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Local obituaries for Plantation, Sunrise, and Broward County, FL

Stephen "Craig" Freeman

Stephen "Craig" Freeman

Feb 13, 2026

Stephen Craig Freeman, 78, of Weston, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026. Known to all as Craig, he was a proud United States Air Force veteran, a pilot, a family man, and a person whose quiet strength and steady love shaped every life he touched.

Craig was born on May 18, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Ivan Conn...

Felix Diaz

Felix Diaz

Feb 12, 2026

Felix Diaz

December 22, 1957 – February 12, 2026

Felix Diaz, born on December 22, 1957, in the Bronx, New York, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at home embraced by his wife and step-daughter Thalia. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, strength, and unwavering devotion to his family. He will be deeply missed by all who had the...

Gerald Edgar Rauscher

Gerald Edgar Rauscher

Feb 10, 2026

Gerald Rauscher, Jerry to his friends, passed away on the evening of February 10. He boards his last ship, bound for eternity. While his passing leaves a void, there is comfort in knowing he has rejoined his wife, family, and friends in the great beyond.

Jerry led a life defined by service and hard work, something he enjoyed and something he...

David H. Wozab

David H. Wozab

Feb 9, 2026

Born Hyrum David Wozab on April 17, 1923, in Los Angeles, California, David built a life defined by service, adventure, and dedication. At age 21, he joined the United States Navy, where he served honorably as a Pharmacist’s Mate, First Class, until his discharge in 1946. He went on to earn both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Geology and...

Nylphia "Addy" McKenley

Nylphia "Addy" McKenley

Feb 7, 2026

Nylphia Adelaine McKenley, affectionately known as Addy or Nyl, passed away on February 7, 2026, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Born on July 8, 1968, in Kingston, Jamaica, she lived a life defined by kindness, optimism, and unwavering faith. To know Nylphia was to experience warmth and grace; she carried herself with a gentle strength and a joyful spirit that reflected...

Harriette Isabelle Roehling

Harriette Isabelle Roehling

Feb 6, 2026

Harriette Isabelle Roehling, affectionately known as Isabelle, graced this world with her presence on May 1, 1929, in Seneca Falls, New York. A devoted soul, Isabelle passed away peacefully in her home in Sunrise, Florida, on February 6, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and unwavering dedication to her community and family.

She was deeply devoted to her...

Christopher Neal Aiken

Christopher Neal Aiken

Feb 3, 2026

Celebrating the Life of a Kind and Gentle Soul

Christopher Neal Aiken, born on October 18, 1981, in Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026. He was the beloved son of Harold and Faye Aiken and cherished older brother to Keith A. Aiken.

Chris spent his early years in Tampa before moving to Katy, Texas, where he attended high school...

Karin Anna Jahncke

Karin Anna Jahncke

Feb 1, 2026

Karin Anna Jahncke Schnider was born in Lima, Peru on January 1, 1960. She lived a beautiful and adventurous life as an incredible wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She is survived by her husband, Miguel Jahncke, and her twin daughters, Alexis and Daniela Jahncke, as well as her two siblings and their families.

Karin loved Jesus more than anything or...

Cecilia Amaya

Cecilia Amaya

Jan 29, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who entered eternal rest on January 29, 2026, in Plantation, Florida. Born in Colombia, she migrated to this country to provide better opportunities for her children. She was a hardworking woman whose strength and sacrifices shaped her family’s future. She instilled in...

Arthur Losenbeck

Arthur Losenbeck

Jan 29, 2026

Arthur Losenbeck, age 79, unexpectedly passed away on January 29, 2026. He was born and raised in Miami (Opa-Locka), Florida. Arthur graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in geology, a love of geology remained with him throughout his life.

Arthur inherited a green thumb from his mother and especially loved his orchids, which consistently surrounded him and brought...

Susan Leigh Nefores

Susan Leigh Nefores

Jan 28, 2026

Susan Leigh Nefores

July 7th, 1970 - January 28th, 2026

Mother of Leah, Spencer, and Tyler Galt.

In Loving Memory

In 1970, Susan was born and adopted by her family in Texas. Early in her career she was a Singer and then an accomplished Fire Dispatcher for Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue. Later in her career she transitioned to a 911 Operator, saving many lives. It...

Cecil D'Aguilar

Cecil D'Aguilar

Jan 14, 2026

Cecil Barrington D’Aguilar, 81, entered into rest on January 14, 2026, passing away peacefully at his home in Plantation, Florida.

Cecil was a private man who kept much of his inner life to himself. He was steady and observant — a man whose presence was felt more through calm consistency than through display.

Though he was not outwardly expressive with his emotions,...

Marilyn Rogers

Marilyn Rogers

Jan 14, 2026

Tribute To A Phenomenal Woman

MARILYN ROGERS

Marilyn Rogers (née Wharton) was born on September 3, 1945, in San Fernando, Trinidad, West Indies, to Alicia and Rudolph Wharton. She was one of seven children, growing up in a lively household with her five brothers—Rudolph, Vernon, David, Peter, and Michael—and her beloved sister, Victoria.

Marilyn’s early years were spent in Trinidad, where she attended...

Raffaele Portuese Pannuzzo

Raffaele Portuese Pannuzzo

Jan 14, 2026

Raffaele Portuese Pannuzzo falleció el 14 de enero del 2026, rodeado de su familia.

Orgulloso Siciliano, Raffaele nació en Libia en 1941, en tiempos de guerra. Con apenas un año de edad, logró escapar de Libia gracias al coraje y la visión de su amado padre, regresando a Italia, donde creció en Palazzolo Acreide, Sicilia. Esa temprana historia de desplazamiento, resiliencia...

Christopher Bray

Christopher Bray

Jan 11, 2026

Christopher Edward Bray, 64 years, a life long resident of Hollywood, Florida passed away on January 11,2026. He was a cherished son, brother and friend and he will be deeply missed. 

He is survived by his parents Norman Bray and Nancy Ralph Bray and sisters Nancy Bray, Barbara Bray Goldkamp ( Richard )and Jeanne Bray as well as brothers James Bray...

Wendy W. Bleakley

Wendy W. Bleakley

Jan 10, 2026

Wendy Bleakley, an educator and author who guided students for decades in South Florida, died Jan. 10 at her home in Sunrise. She was 78.

Wendy was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Phillip and Sylvia (Bardach) Wurtzel on March 26, 1947.

As a child, Wendy was drawn to classic children’s stories of loss and love, listing “Bambi” and author Felix Salten as...

Daphne Marguerite Robertson

Daphne Marguerite Robertson

Jan 10, 2026

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Daphne Marguerite Robertson (née Hall) was born on March 31, 1926, in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica, West Indies. She lived a long, purposeful life defined by service, faith, and unwavering devotion to her family.

She passed away peacefully at her home in Tamarac, Florida, on January 10, 2026, with her daughters and caregiver at her...

Matthew Thomas Shaw

Matthew Thomas Shaw

Jan 9, 2026

Our beloved Matthew was reunited with his twin brother Bradley on January 9th, 2026. 

Please join us in remembering and honoring him.