Plantation and Sunrise, FL Obituaries

May 23, 2026

Herman A. Heinlein, born in Hempstead, New York on May 13, 1933 joined his Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 23, 2026. He was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Ardini and his two wives, Mary Ann Heinlein and Ida Moriconi-Heinlein. He is survived by his sister, Rose Daley, his brother, George Heinlein, his six sons, Herman, Edward, John, Joseph,...

May 18, 2026

Lorraine Andersen Stevens, lovingly known to all as "Sweet Lorraine," passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026. Born on July 28, 1978, in West Islip, New York, Lorraine's life was a profound testament to kindness, love, and unwavering dedication.

Lorraine was a gifted licensed professional counselor, enriched by her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Her career...

May 12, 2026

Charles Riley Cary was born on September 29, 1929, in Arkansas City, Kansas. He entered a world marked by uncertainty, as the stock market crash that ushered in the Great Depression had occurred just a month earlier. One of his earliest memories was from the mid-1930s, when “a clean-looking man came to our back door, not the front, asking my...

Apr 3, 2026

Maria Delores “Loly” Collery was born in Santiago de Cuba, April 16, 1960, to Georgina and Jose Santana. Her family emigrated to Venezuela where Loly spent her younger years. She and her brother came to the United States as students at LSU. During their matriculation, the rest of her family decided to emigrate to the United States as well. Loly...

May 3, 2026

Karen Helene Dunne was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 19, 1964. She is the third child and second daughter of Paul and Helene Dunne. While the Dunnes moved around in Karen's early years, they joined the budding community of Plantation in 1969-- and it is ultimately where Karen lived most of her life. She and three out of four...

May 10, 2026

Our beloved Gina Kneski passed away after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was a beacon of light whose warmth, energy, and compassion touched countless lives. Gina was a deeply loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who made everyone around her feel seen, valued, and cared for.

After graduating from Lasell University, Gina began her career aboard the...

May 7, 2026

Peter Cavari, fondly known to many as Pete (Gus), passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida. Born on August 8, 1938, in Weehawken, New Jersey, Peter’s life was one marked by humility, dedication, and a deep love for family and community.

Peter’s journey in education and sports began early, with his formative years spent...

Apr 30, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shelly Moore, a loving mother, a remarkable woman, and kind hearted soul. Shelly Moore's courageous battle with cancer came to an end on April 30th 2026. Shelly Moore was sixty nine years old.Shelly's nurturing spirit, infectious laughter, and boundless love will forever live on in the hearts of her...

May 19, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Ruby Beebe. Born on December 21, 1948, in Grundy, Virginia, Ruby moved to Florida in 1976 with her family, where she dedicated her life to love, hard work, and caring for those around her.

Ruby was a talented hairdresser for over 45 years, touching many lives with her...

May 18, 2026

With heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of Debbie Connor, a woman whose life was defined by love, laughter, family, and unwavering devotion to the people she cherished most.

Deborah (Debbie) McGowan was born on April 24, 1951, in Minneapolis, the fourth and youngest child of Donald and Margaret McGowan. At the age of 12, she moved with her family to...

May 18, 2026

May 16, 2026

Dorothy M. Dillon, a dedicated and cherished member of her community, passed away on May 16, 2026, at Saint John’s Rehab in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. Born on January 22, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, Dorothy lived a long life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and service.

A woman of strong conviction and independence, Dorothy resided on her own until shortly...

May 15, 2026

We announce with solemn respect the passing of Rachel J Abadi, born September 13, 1934, who departed this life on May 15, 2026. Rachel’s life will be honored and remembered by those who knew her.

A service to celebrate Rachel’s life is scheduled to take place on May 27, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church located at 3716 Garden Ave, Miami...

May 12, 2026

Barbara Evans, née Bailey, passed away on May 12, 2026, in Plantation, Florida, after a long illness. Born on October 17, 1933, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in the East Falls section of the city. Barbara lived a life marked by dedication, passion, and an enduring love for both family and the arts.



Barbara was the cherished...

May 12, 2026

Steven David Bellack, born November 12, 1983, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away on May 12, 2026, in Plantation, Florida. He was 42 years old. Steven, affectionately known to many as "Bubba" is survived by his parents Craig and Wendy Bellack, his sister Jill (Bellack) Lavoie, brother-in-law Brian Lavoie Jr. and his nephews Nolan and Lucas. Steven was preceded in...

May 12, 2026

Juan Carlos “JC”, a man whose life was a testament to unwavering passion, boundless love, and extraordinary achievement, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on May 12th, 2026. JC fought the good fight and passed with the dignity and peace he deeply deserved. His family finds comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain and has entered the...

May 4, 2026

Brenda Kay Barbara, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully weat her home in Plantation, Florida, on May 4, 2026. Born on May 2, 1948, in Bishop, Virginia, Brenda lived a life deeply rooted in compassion and unwavering care for those around her.

Brenda was the embodiment of a loving, caring, and supportive mother who opened her heart and...

May 3, 2026

Olga Virginia Portal, a woman whose heart and home were open to many, passed away on May 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, care, and warmth that touched the lives of all who knew her. Born on May 21, 1945, in Havana, Cuba, Olga embraced life with an open heart and a generous spirit that earned her the...

Apr 30, 2026

Anthony Corso, affectionately known as Tony, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, in Tamarac, Florida. Born on December 3, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, Tony lived a life marked by heartfelt devotion, entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep love for his family.

Tony was best known for his remarkable career as the owner and operator of two successful restaurants, where his...

Apr 28, 2026

Ralph “Skip” Raymond Theile, Jr., 75, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026. Born on August 12, 1950, Skip was a devoted family man whose presence, humor, and strength will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Raymond Theile, Sr., and his mother, Mary Spanbauer.

Skip is survived by his...