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Ramonita Gaud
Nov 24, 2022
Ms. Ramonita Gaud, affectionately known as Monina, passed away on November 24, 2022 in Celebration, Fl. She was 74. Born to the parents of William and Cristina Gaud on April 21, 1948, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Ms. Gaud was a correctional officer for 25 years then retiring. She loved making crafts, dancing (salsa), sewing, writing poetry, and leading parrandas. Christmas...
Lydia Ester Jimenez
Nov 11, 2022
Lydia Ester Jimenez, most affectionately known as Alila passed away on November 11, 2022 in Kissimmee, Florida at the age of 73. She was born to her parents, Gregorio Jimenez and Antonia Perez on November 5th, 1949 in Isabella, Puerto Rico.
Mrs. Jimenez was retired from factory work and enjoyed cooking, listening to sermons and singing praises to God....
Isaiah Stewart
Nov 9, 2022
Isaiah Stewart, affectionately known as Kenny, finger, Nassette, papa and Ackee tree, was born on June 17, 1947 in Spanish Town, Jamaica. He is the 3rd son out of six children of the late Dudle Stewart and Rachael Black McCloud. Late brothers Sonny Stewart, Vernon Stewart, Albert Dixon and sister Lynette Dixon. He is survived by his sister Lucilda Clarke...
Santiago Heguy
Nov 8, 2022
Mr. Santiago Heguy, most affectionately known as Lito, passed away on November 8, 2022 at the age of 87. He was born on July 25, 1935 to his parents, Martin and Juaquina Heguy in Cuba.
Mr. Heguy found the love of his life and shared 50 years of marriage with Dorys Heguy. Together they had 4 beautiful children, 2 boys...
Keith Tyrell "Weasel" Clarke
Nov 2, 2022
Keith Tyrell Clarke, most affectionately known as “Weasel” passed away on November 2, 2022 in Minnetonka, Minnesota. He was born on January 27, 1984 in Lakeland, FL to his parents, Beverly Oner and Willie Clarke.
Mr. Clarke found the love of his life, and he and Erin shared 15 years of marriage. Together they have 3 daughters, Alicia, Keirin and...
Shadron Gordon
Oct 25, 2022
Shadron R Gordon better known Ranny, uncle Ranny, or Zaza son of the late Ernest and Zerlin Gordon was born on April 13, 1957 in Manchester, Jamaica . He attended Porus Community Center where he pursued Carpentry. In 1994, he moved to Canada then on to New York. He continued his work in Carpentry and also did cab work. His...
Ronn-Michael Whittaker
Oct 25, 2022
Ronn-Michael Whittaker, better known as Shinronn or Ogun for his gaming characters, passed away on October 25, 2022 in Haines City, Florida. He was born on March 24, 1988 in Falmouth, Jamaica to his parents Phillip Whittaker and Marlene Haynes.
He worked in Oracle for 3 years and has been acknowledged by many for his intelligence, skills and passion shown...
Ugene Chin
Oct 18, 2022
Mrs. Ugene Chin, most affectionately known as “Jenny”, passed away on October 18, 2022 at 70 years old. Jenny was born on September 15, 1952 in St. Anne, Jamaica to her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Miller.
Mrs. Chin worked for many years as a housekeeper at Osceola Regional Medical Center. She had a caring heart and loved to serve...
Neddy Valcin
Oct 16, 2022
Mr. Neddy Valcin passed away on October 16, 2022. He was born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti on August 13, 1968 to his parents, Marie Therese Alexandre and Jean Joseph Gerard Valcin.
Mr. Valcin later met the love of his life, Sherlee Valcin Thermonfils, and they spent 24 years together. Mr. Neddy was a cook for over 10 years at Cracker...
Gerard Janvier
Oct 7, 2022
Mr. Gerard Janvier, most affectionately known as "Polo" passed away on October 7, 2022. He was born in St. Louis of South, Haiti, on January 3, 1988 to his parents, Jean Octavius and Marie E. Janvier. Polo was an entrepreneur. He was a proud member of Valencia Haitian Association. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his family,...
Esperanza Melgarejo
Oct 5, 2022
La Sra Esperanza Melgarejo falleció el 5 de octubre de 2022 rodeada por su familia cariñosa. Ella nació el 9 de octubre de 2022 a sus padres, Rosa Gonzalez y Pedro Criollo en Lima, Perú. Sra. Melgarejo era un ama de casa jubilada que sintió cariño por su familia y a casa del modo más especial. Ella amó su familia...
Marie Franciane Decoste
Oct 3, 2022
Mrs. Marie Franciane Decoste, better known as “Claunette” passed away on October 3rd, 2022 at the age of 64. She was born on January 5, 1958 to her parents, Clarice Douyon and Ophanio Decoste in Ile-A-Vache, Haiti. Mrs. Marie was one of eight children, Louisnel Decoste, Ophanie Decoste, Jean Clenord Decoste, Jean Sony Decoste, Gena Decoste and was preceded...
John R. Jones
Sep 24, 2022
John R. Jones, Sr., age 85, passed away on September 24, 2022. He was born to the late George Jones and Elizabeth Stokes Jones on May 29, 1937 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He attended Bridgeport Public Schools and graduated from Central High School. He was a member of Messiah Baptist Church, where his aunt Aida was one of its earliest members....
Quintin Desmond Cratic
Sep 18, 2022
Quintin Desmond Cratic, Sr was born on March 28th, 1983, to Cassandra Faye Bowens Cratic at Walker Memorial Hospital in Avon Park, Florida. Quintin's grandparents Ortland & Eartha Williams, his aunt Shawanna, and his aunt Ann whom he affectionately called mom had an intracule part in his upbringing. Quintin attended school in Highlands and Orange County. He was employed...
Mother Lucienne Pierre
Sep 18, 2022
Mother Lucienne Pierre, most affectionately known as “Ticoune” passed away on September 18, 2022 at the age of 90. She was born in Baradere, Haiti to her parents, Bricius Pierre and Georgena Onore. Mother Pierre has enjoyed retirement since 1995, after many years of service at Comfort Inn. She enjoyed dancing, sewing, watching wrestling, collecting jewelry and watching Haitian...
Cassio Nicole Huntley
Sep 9, 2022
Ms. Cassio Nicole Huntley, affectionately known as Cashua, passed away on September 9, 2022 at the age of 49. She was born in San Medino, California to the parents of Alfred Alls Jr. and Joyce Huntley. In Ms. Huntley's spare time she enjoyed going to the casino, playing her games, and listening to music by her favorite musical artist, Prince....
Gerardo Ramos
Sep 4, 2022
Senor Gerardo Ramos, también conocido como Jerry, falleció el domingo, 4 de septiembre de 2022 en Winter Haven, Fl. Senor Ramos nació el 15 de agosto de 1955 en Manhattan, Nueva York a los padres de Lionel Ramos y Esperanza Cirino Rivera. Senor Ramos disfrutó viajando, escuchando a la música de salsa, y jugando congas. Senor Ramos deja a su...
Malakhi Yosiah Ward
Aug 26, 2022
Malakhi Yosiah Ward passed away on August 26, 2022. Malakhi was born in Haines City, Florida to his parents, Darius Ward and Ariel Hillfiger. Malakhi was a baby full of joy and laughter who enjoyed taking baths and giving his family the biggest smiles.
Malakhi will truly be missed by everyone who knew him. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service...
Osner Fretil
Aug 22, 2022
Mr. Osner Fretil passed away on August 22, 2022. A visitation for Mr. Fretil will be held on Friday, September 2nd, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Richard Funeral Services 233 N 9th Street, Haines City, Fl. 33844. A Celebration of Life will be held for Mr. Fretil on Saturday, September 3rd at 10 a.m. at Beraca First Haitian...
Carmen D. Rosario Martinez
Aug 17, 2022
Mrs. Carmen D. Rosario Martinez passed away on August 17, 2022. She was born on April 1, 1927 in Comerio, Puerto Rico to her parents, Ramon Rosario and Josefina Martinez. Mrs. Rosario Martinez was the widow of her late husband of 38 years, Angel DeJesus. Together they had 9 children, five sons and four daughters. Mrs. Carmen was retired and...