Obituaries

Jan 1, 2023

Marlene Kokalj, 80, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, in Orlando, FL. Marlene Kokalj was born on August 15, 1942 in Cochabamba, Bolivia, to her late parents Nicolas Zegarra and Natividad Bustamante de Zegarra. Marlene graduated from Colegio Aleman Santa Maria in 1961. She was grateful to be able to stay at home with her children and her...

Dec 31, 2022

Clarence D. Walters - 89 Clarence D. Walters was born in Pittsboro, IN, on July 24,1933, to the late Violet and William E. Walters. Clarence passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Orlando, FL. He is predeceased by his wife of 62 years Phyllis Walters. He graduated from Dover High School before serving in the military as MP. Following...

Dec 30, 2022

Gerald "Jerry" Folks, 84, passed away on December 30, 2022, in Orlando, Fl. Gerald Folks was born on November 28, 1938 in Stringer, Mississippi, to Jasper Folks and Lucille Folks. Jerry graduated from Stringer Attendance Center in 1957. He entered the United States Air Force in the spring of 1957 and completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. While...

Dec 27, 2022

Virginia Lee Jordan Diehl, 88, passed away on December 27, 2022, in Orlando, Florida. Virginia was born on February 21, 1934 in Vero Beach, FL, to Fred Paul and Mary Granger Jordan. Virginia married Warren L. Diehl in 1952. The couple had 4 children: Daniel L. Diehl of Orlando, FL; Debra J. Perry of Orlando, FL; Susan D. Bidwell...

Dec 26, 2022

Marvin Randall (Randy) Carter, 87, of Orlando, FL went to his heavenly home on December 26, 2022.

Randy was a very loving and devoted husband, father and son. Born in Hodgenville, Kentucky, Randy was the son of the late Berney Solomon Carter and Alberta Carter. He grew up helping his father on the family farm. After serving...

Dec 24, 2022

Maria Katherine Schrago was born in Cheboksaru City, Chuvashia Republic, Russia on October 8, 2003. Mk was a perfect addition and true blessing to our family. In the last few years 'he' came into his own and was known as Mk. When Mk was adopted on July 8, 2004 at 9 months of age, Mk was a cute, strawberry blond, blue-eyed baby with such...

Dec 22, 2022

Pedro Jimenez was born on January 10th, 1994 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Bay Ridge Christian Academy up to 6th grade, and then Port Charlotte Middle School when him and his family moved to Florida. He graduated from Port Charlotte High School in 2011, and then went on to complete his Associates of Arts from Edison State College...

Dec 22, 2022

Belva Kathleen Miller (currently of Orlando, FL) passed away peacefully at the Cornerstone Hospice Home in Ocoee, FL in the early hours of December 22nd. Over the past several days and weeks Belva was able to visit with her children, grandchildren, and her niece and nephew. Belva grew up in Curtis, a small town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Belva lived...

Dec 17, 2022

Our precious Mother, Gloria Bernice Alber Connelly Hosford passed away sadly on December 17, 2022 at the age of 96. She was a gracious, humble, loving mother who was always available for her children. She was a beloved member of Delaney Street Baptist where she taught Sunday School and sang in the Choir. Mom always had a sparkle in...

Dec 16, 2022

Denise "Dee" Irene Hayward passed away suddenly in the afternoon of December 16, 2022 and is remembered by her husband, her son and daughter, her two grandchildren, her bunnies, and a world of friends who were better for having had her in their lives. Dee is remembered as a truly one-of-a-kind person who is unmatched in all of our...

Dec 16, 2022

Wynona Desimone, 95. Our beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, wife, aunt and friend. Born August 20, 1927 in Campbellsville, KY., the daughter of Lillian and Monte Waggener.

She was a loving wife to James Desimone until his passing in 1990.

She is survived by daughters Cynthia and Sandra (Readus) and her bonus daughter Gail.

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Dec 15, 2022

Our beloved Husband, Father, "Opa" and brother Ron Peterson passed away on 12/15/22 peacefully during the night.  While for years we got used to losing him on a temporary basis to 'tax season' we know that this time there is no tax return due date that will bring him back to us.  While we greatly grieve our loss we...

Dec 14, 2022

Christel Schaller Maldonado, 85 of Orlando Florida passed away, December 14, 2022, with her daughter Dolores and her beloved Reggie by her side.

Full legal name: Christel Schaller Maldonado Nickname: Mom / Momma / Oma Age: 85 years, 11 months and 1 week Place of passing: Advent Hospital East Orlando Place of residence: Orlando, Florida Education: Bachelor...

Dec 10, 2022

Today will be a day never forgotten. Our dear friend and my amazing little brother Thomas Evans left us to fly with the angels. My father and I were at his side holding his hands as he passed. Thanks to the hospital nurses for bending the rules to enable us both to be by his side till the end....

Dec 10, 2022

John Gilbert of Orlando, Florida passed away on Dec 10, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 10, 2022

Jewell B. Waldroup passed from death into everlasting life on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late Garrett and Erna Turner Broughton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Jewell, also lovingly known as Da, was a devoted wife, wonderful mother, and...

Dec 4, 2022

Kathleen N. Livingston April 28, 1925 - December 4, 2022 Kathleen Livingston of Orlando passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Orlando Health Hospital in Orlando, Florida. She was born on April 28, 1925 in Daviess County, Indiana to the late Harvey and Catherine (Ash) Nolley. Kathleen was a 1943 graduate of Montgomery High School. She...

Dec 4, 2022

Richard Hunt Hunter of Orlando, Florida and Worthington, Ohio, passed away on December 4th, 2022, of natural causes. He was 85.

Richard was born on September 17, 1937, to Roscoe Theodore Hunter and Edna Leahey Hunter and grew up in Blue Island, Illinois along with his brother, Robert Hunter (deceased.) Richard attended Antioch College where...

Dec 4, 2022

Daniel Patrick O'Donnell, II, 69, passed away from natural causes on December 4, 2022, in Orlando, Florida. Danny was born on September 18, 1953 in Orlando to William O. O'Donnell, Sr. and Elaine Prather O'Donnell. Danny was a life long native of Orlando and graduated from William R. Boone High School in 1971. After high school graduation, he played...

Nov 29, 2022

Melanie Arvin Kutz of Orlando, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 56, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Deroy C. Arvin, Jr. and Linda Jean Arvin. Melanie was a devoted and loving mother to Alex Kutz and Daniel (Katelin) Kutz; a cherished sister to Melissa (Leopoldo) Romero and Melinda (Giles) Woodhall;...