Obituaries

May 31, 2022

Geoffrey Churchill, age 38, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, with the love of his family surrounding him. Geoffrey was born on October 31, 1983, in Wellington, Florida, attended Wellington High School, and was a graduate of the University of Florida. After graduation, he spent a short time in Atlanta and then returned to...

May 31, 2022

Flora Italia (Salvucci) May, passed away May 31, 2022 at the age of 91 in Wellington, Florida following a battle with Lewy Body dementia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Teddy, five siblings and her grandson, Martin Klaiss, III. Flora is survived by her sister, Lillian Masino (Jack), seven children; Laura (Mike), Thecia, Mark (Gina), Dianne (Marty),...

May 30, 2022

(Ump) Juan L. Gonzalez Was born Sunday, January 6th, 1987. Ump transitioned on May 30th, 2022 at the age of 35. Ump was born in Pahokee, FL raised in B.G. (Muck City) then his family moved to W.P.B, FL where he lived the rest of his life. Ump was an amazing man who loved to make any kid smile. He...

May 30, 2022

Richard W. Ricker, 68, of Loxahatchee, FL, passed away on May 30th, 2022, at his home doing what he loved: tending to his many plants. He was born May 29th, 1954, to August J. Ricker & Clara A. Bott-Ricker in Wheeling, WV. In 1972, he graduated from Trinity High School in Washington, PA. On February 23rd, 1973, he married the...

May 30, 2022

May 30, 2022

Lake Worth, Florida, Patrick Lee Hampshire, age 74 passed away May 30, 2022. Patrick is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cathy (Baird) Hampshire and their two sons, Bryan Hampshire and Keith Hampshire. Patrick and Cathy have two Grandchildren, Bailey Hampshire and Shane Hampshire. Patrick is also survived by a brother, Randy Hampshire, who lives in Indiana. Patrick's' sister,...

May 29, 2022

Russell Dwight Andrews Dwight passed away on 5/29/22 just shy of his 82nd birthday. He came from 5 generations of bakers. He loved to demonstrate and teach his trade to everyone during his years in foodservice sales. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pat; sons Tony (Laurie) and Michael (Deborah) and his daughter Jeannie, grandchildren: Katie, Brian,...

May 29, 2022

Carlita Maria Pena de Lewis, 73 of West Palm Beach, FL passed away on Sunday May 29,2022 at Wellington Regional Hospital, surrounded by her daughters. Carlita was born to Ulises Pena and Francisca Pena (Morales) on May 16, 1949 in Laguna Salada, Dominican Republic. Carlita migrated to the United States in 1974, lived in Brooklyn New York with her family...

May 28, 2022

Julie Ann Verbanac, age 39, peacefully passed away on Saturday May 28, 2022 at Bethesda Hospital East in Boynton Beach, Florida. She was a loving mother, caring daughter, dear sister, cherished girlfriend, and a beacon of light to all that knew her. A native Floridian, Julie was born on July 17, 1983 in West Palm Beach to Patricia Verbanac and...

May 27, 2022

On Friday, May 27, 2022, Louise ("Weezie") Kelly McKenna, beloved mother, sister, aunt, and wife, passed away at the age of 76. Her death was sudden and unexpected. Her family and friends are deeply saddened by her passing. Anyone who knew Louise understood what a kind, caring, and generous person she was. Louise was born to George Skovran and Mary...

May 27, 2022

Jerry "Michael" Gobardhan age 72 of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on May 27, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. He was born to parents Sam and Ivy Gobardhan on April 10, 1950 in Uitvlugt, Guyana along with 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He migrated to the United States on August 25, 1978 and began a career as a...

May 26, 2022

ERNESINE STEWART 1951-2022 Stewart-Ernestine, known to all as Tina, born on February 12, 1951 in Middletown Ohio as the eldest child to Ernest and Marie Murphy. She passed away on May 26,2022 in her home surrounded by her family at the age of 71. Known to friends and loved ones as a unique and deeply compassionate woman, Tina shared her...

May 24, 2022

Efrain Moises Ramos, 91, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on May 24, 2022 in his home. Efrain was born May 29, 1930 to Amelio and Alicia Ramos in San Jose, Cuba. He came to the United States with his wife and children in 1971. He worked as a self employed diesel mechanic until he became ill in December...

May 24, 2022

Marion deMarigny; 90, of West Palm Beach, Fl., passed away on May 24, 2022. Marion was born in New York, New York. She is the daughter of James and Ida (Hovi) Maloney, sister to the late Raymond Maloney and Evelyn Kaler (Maloney). Marion, was an Executive secretary at Mobil Oil for over 30 years. Marion enjoyed spending time on the...

May 23, 2022

Vivian Urzi was born March 4, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, where she lived with her parents and brothers: Salvatore, Norman and Frank Venticique. In 1952 she married John Urzi and had three children: Cathy, Joanne, and Joy. Joanne was waiting in heaven for her mother and on May 23rd welcomed Vivian with open arms. Vivian also has 5 grandsons...

May 22, 2022

Arthur Gilbert Holzapfel, 66 of Lake Worth, Florida passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at his residence. Art was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and grew up in South Plainfield, New Jersey. He attended grammar school and high school in South Plainfield. Art retired from AT&T after more than 30 years of service. He was also employed by Home...

May 18, 2022

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Clarence's name to The Lord's Place in West Palm Beach, FL or Food for the Poor in Coconut Creek, FL.

May 18, 2022

Laurel Bennett, of Royal Palm Beach, sadly passed away on May 18th from an ongoing battle with cancer. She was 66 years old. Though her cancer has been prominent, her death was sudden and the family is deeply saddened by this loss. Laurel was born on January 29th, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Laurel, eventually, then moved down to Florida. Laurel became...

May 17, 2022

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