Obituaries

Oct 21, 2024

This is a brief obit about love – the kind of love that spills over, brimming over the top, sticky and messy, and on taste delicious. This is an obit about my mother, Mirna Elena Santiago, a Cuban immigrant born, 87 years old, beloved mother, adored wife and one helluva, kick ass fierce woman for the ages. Rather than detail...

Oct 19, 2024

On Saturday, October 19, Erin Fearon Fernandez left this world peacefully surrounded by her closest friends and family. Erin was a vibrant woman that lifted the energy of every room she walked into. Whether it was meant to be a party or not, it turned into one when she arrived. She was joyous, thoughtful, and nurturing. Not only did she...

Oct 17, 2024

Oct 17, 2024

Mirella Gomez, née Prieto, was born on October 24, 1940, in Havana, Cuba. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and mother-in-law. Mirella loved foremost her family and would give all of herself for them. She enjoyed gathering her adult children and grandchildren, and cooking their favorite Cuban dishes. The newest 'apple of her eye' was her 1st great-grandchild, Olivia. Anyone that met...

Oct 16, 2024

La familia Primera participa con profunda pena el sensible fallecimiento de nuestra hermana, madre, abuela y tía Coralia Margarita Primera Avancini. Gran ejemplo de tenacidad, fuerzas y generosidad. Hoy eres nuestra inspiración y honraremos tu memoria por siempre. Sus hijos Vanessa y Angel, su yerno Junior, nuera Paola, sus nietos Kayla, Dominic, Xander, Ethan y Victoria; sus hermanos Ana Julia,...

Oct 16, 2024

Kenneth Mione, beloved husband of Martha Mione, passed away surrounded by family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Kenneth spent his early years on Long Island, where he built a career in sales and created a life full of love and laughter. He and Martha began dating as teenagers, a love that grew and deepened over many years of marriage. Kenneth was...

Oct 15, 2024

Angelo Calchi, 100, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024. Angelo was born on March 17, 1924, in Porto Empedocle, Sicily. He spent his childhood and early adult years there and attended college. An avid linguist, Angelo spoke Italian, English, French, Latin and some Spanish. A talented calligrapher, he had innate artistic abilities from a...

Oct 13, 2024

Raul Rafa DeJesus was born on August 19, 1951, in La Vega, Dominican Republic. Throughout his life, he embraced a variety of roles, from dedicated school bus driver to maintenance worker for Palm Beach County. He even owned a health-conscious smoothie shop, reflecting his passion for wellness. Raul's enthusiasm for life was evident in his love for health, his prized...

Oct 12, 2024

Elizabeth J. Lantiere of Brooklyn, New York, Sag Harbor New York and West Palm Beach Florida, passed away peacefully on October 12th, 2024 at the age of 92. Betty was born on July 8th , 1932 in Bensonhurst Brooklyn to the parents of Mary Christina and Peter Gervasi originally of Palermo, Sicily and Brooklyn, NY. Betty as she was known...

Oct 11, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of my mother Olga A, Lopez (Oriol) on Friday, October 10,2024 at the age of 92 in Tamarac, Florida. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Santiago Lopez Sr. and son Santiago Lopez Jr. She was a seamstress but later went back to study....

Oct 10, 2024

With great sorrow, we announce the passing of Garrett Patrick O'Donnell, Jr., "Junior," age 46 of West Palm Beach, FL. Junior was a native Floridian, born at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach. He attended St. Mark Catholic School in Boynton Beach, Lake Worth Christian and Santaluces High School both in Lake Worth. He played Little League baseball and...

Oct 9, 2024

Giuseppa Degliuomini, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024 in Lake Worth, Florida. Born on July 29, 1944, in Palermo Sicily, Giuseppa lived a life marked by courage, strength, and devotion to her family. Giuseppa was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Vincenzo. She is survived by her loving children: Angela,...

Oct 7, 2024

Oct 7, 2024

Diana Iannuzzi, a devoted Mom, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away on Monday morning, Oct 7th, 2024 after a brief illness. Diana was born in East Boston to Edith (Sulprizio) and Robert Scannelli. After marrying her one true love Paul Iannuzzi (predeceased) in 1959, they eventually moved the family to Burlington in 1968. Diana and Paul became owners of several...

Oct 6, 2024

Joel T. Elrod, Jr. of Wellington, FL. passed away suddenly at the age of 44 on October 6, 2024. Joel was born in Pahokee, FL on September 26,1980 to Joel and Celia Elrod (Wellington). He graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, GA. Since college, Joel loved to work in the agricultural field and worked as a corn farmer...

Oct 5, 2024

W. Earnest "Earnie" Hills, aged 74 of Wellington, Florida, passed away unexpectedly October 5, 2024. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Cleon and Kristin (Gislidottir) Hills and raised in Independence, Kansas. Earnie was a 1968 graduate of Independence High School. He met his wife of 54 years in Independence, Missouri. In 1969, Earnie was a letter carrier in...

Oct 4, 2024

Shirley (Lenington) Mara, 85 years young, passed away October 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her husband of 24 years, Steven Mara. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and caregiver her entire life. Is survived by Brenda (daughter) & Keith Franklin, Rick (grandson) & Renea Grigsby, 4 great grandchildren and 1 great...

Oct 2, 2024

Oct 1, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Henry N. Tocci on October 1, 2024 in Wellington, FL. Henry was born on July 7, 1930 in Elizabeth, NJ. He was a Building Contractor and Plumber and, in retirement, enjoyed travelling extensively until his later years. Henry was also a past Commander of American Legion Post 390 in...

Sep 27, 2024

Adam Van Eaton, age 16, of Wellington Florida, passed away on September 28, 2024. A bright and compassionate young man, known for his adventurous spirit and love for the outdoors. Whether riding his bike around town, fishing with his friends, or spending time with his family sailing, Adam had a passion for life that was evident to all who knew...