Plantation and Sunrise, FL Obituaries

Nov 25, 2025

Nov 24, 2025

Joan Anna Walkling

February 22, 1936 — November 24, 2025

A loving wife and mother, Joan Anna Walkling passed away quietly in hospice November 24, 2025. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, three children, six grandchildren and five nephews and nieces. Joan was born in Queens, New York to Edward and Elsie Dehler, naturalized citizens who came to America through...

Nov 22, 2025

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Mrs. Jean Williams (nee Gopaul), aged 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 22, 2025.

She was a shining light in the lives those who had the privileges of knowing her. Her journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion and her...

Nov 18, 2025

Lou passed away November 18,2025.

Born May 23, 1935 to Lou and Madelyn Toman in Trenton, New Jersey. The family moved to Coral Gables, Florida when he was young. After high school, they moved to Ft Lauderdale, Florida. He attended the University of Florida for two years, then took a summer job at the Fort Lauderdale News known today as the...

Nov 18, 2025

Nov 15, 2025

Felicia Martinez, affectionately known as Fefa, passed from this world on November 15, 2025 at the age of 87 in Hollywood, Florida, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that will forever resonate in the hearts of her family and friends. Born on November 12, 1938, in La Palma, Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Felicia's journey was marked by unwavering...

Nov 15, 2025

Patsy Vito Billera, lovingly known as Pat, left this world on November 15, 2025, at the age of 78, in Plantation, Florida. Born on October 20, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, Pat lived a life filled with love, compassion, and wisdom that will remain etched in the hearts of all who knew him.

Pat was deeply committed to his career, serving...

Nov 14, 2025

Helen Ullah, lovingly known as “Tutu,” entered eternal rest on November 14, 2025, in Plantation, Florida, at the remarkable age of 99. Born on February 7, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York to Julio and Ursula Rodriguez, Helen was the third of ten children, the eldest daughter and a proud daughter of Puerto Rican heritage. From a young age, she stepped...

Nov 12, 2025

Carol Rodriguez, born on August 4, 1940, in New York, departed this world on November 12, 2025, in Broward County, Florida. She lived a life richly interwoven with the love of family, the joy of creativity, and the warmth of friendship.

Throughout her journey, Carol embraced several careers, showcasing her diverse talents and unwavering dedication. She was a remarkable seamstress, lovingly...

Nov 10, 2025

Viviana Amelia Afonso, lovingly known as Mellie, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, surrounded by her devoted daughters. She was 87 years old.

Born on August 28, 1938, Mellie was the daughter of the late Aida and Dr. Reis Dias. She grew up in Bombay, a place that shaped her early years with warmth and vibrancy, though...

Nov 10, 2025

Ruth Dare Tart Staples, 86, passed away on November 10, 2025, in Plantation, Florida, leaving behind loved ones and hundreds of hearts she touched through the gift of music. 

Born in Dunn, North Carolina, on July 5th, 1939, Ruth was embraced from childhood by the love of her parents, Hugh Willie and Virginia Tart, her younger sisters Gayle and Anne, and...

Nov 6, 2025

Words can’t express the sorrow we feel today as we must say goodbye to our mother, our grandmother, and our great grandmother. She lived a full and faithful life on her terms, choosing to be a wife and mother above all else. Her faith in God was unwavering. She was the heart of our family and the glue that binds...

Nov 5, 2025

Barbara Lee, affectionately known as Jeanie, was born on January 25, 1944, in Richmond, Jamaica, a market town nestled in Saint Mary parish. She passed away in Tamarac, Florida, on November 5, 2025, after bravely enduring a prolonged illness.

Barbara was a beacon of warmth and light, her laughter resonating through the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing...

Nov 4, 2025

With heavy hearts but steadfast faith, we announce the passing of Lillian Itayim, our beloved mother, grandmother, and Nonni. She was a woman of great strength, unwavering honesty, and deep love, a light in the lives of all who knew her. Surrounded by her family, she entered into eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion that...

Nov 2, 2025

Florenio Mortil Ecle, 103, of Zambales, Philippines, passed away on November 2, 2025, born on April 30, 1922 in Santa Cruz, Zambales. He was a devoted husband to Felicidad Tamayo Ecle for 75 years and a loving father to Amante, Bernardo, Cristeta, David and father-in-law to Marcela, Lerma, Nelson, and Malou.

Florenio was a very hard-working carpenter, farmer, and was known...

Oct 29, 2025

Joy Millicent Calloo France, a beacon of love and joy, and devout Christian, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2025, in Plantation, Florida. Born on April 8, 1951, in Race Course, Clarendon, Jamaica, Joy was a vibrant spirit whose life was marked by her selflessness, kindness, and unwavering devotion to God and her family.

Joy embodied a personality that radiated warmth...