Obituaries

  • Virginia Torres-Curotto September 12, 1956 ~ February 23, 2026

    Virginia Torres was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter whose presence brought light, comfort, and joy to everyone blessed enough to know her. She was a woman of remarkable intelligence, beauty, and cleverness, with a memorable laugh and a spirit that could brighten even the darkest days. Born in Peru, Virginia carried her love […]

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  • Emma M. Martinez October 15, 1944 ~ February 22, 2026

    Emma M. Martinez, 81, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, in Hollywood, Florida. Born on October 15, 1944, in Ecuador, she lived a life defined by love, devotion, and unwavering care for those around her. ‎ Emma dedicated over 30 years of her life to her craft as a seamstress. Her skilled hands and […]

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  • Stephen Dumaoal, Jr. January 16, 1979 ~ February 21, 2026

    Stephen Dumaoal Jr. (Teve Boy / Hawaii), 47, of Hollywood, Florida, passed away tragically on February 21st, 2026, as the result of a car accident. A celebration of Stephen’s life will be held on Saturday, March 7th, at 11:30 a.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 7651 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL, with Diane Gutierrez officiating. Stephen […]

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  • Theodore Michael Mellides January 12, 1953 ~ February 18, 2026

    Theodore Michael Mellides January 12, 1953 – February 18, 2026 Theodore Michael Mellides, lovingly known as Ted or Papa Ted, was born on January 12, 1953, to Michael and Carol Mellides at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, New York. He passed away peacefully at the age of 73 after a courageous battle with cancer. ‎ A […]

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  • Annette Angelia Florea December 19, 1954 ~ February 18, 2026

    Annette Angelia Florea, born on February 19, 1954, in Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, in Hollywood, Florida. She was 71 years old.   Annette graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1972 and went on to build a successful career as a Restaurant Manager. Her work took her to various locations […]

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  • Raquel Ortega De Otero March 29, 1933 ~ February 16, 2026

    Raquel Ortega de Otero, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 92, leaving behind a strong legacy of faith, love, kindness, resilience, and service to all who knew her. She was born on March 29, 1933, in Valencia, Venezuela, to her parents, Jesus Maria Ortega and Analuisa Araujo, whose […]

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  • Sylvernise “Dane” Direny May 08, 1931 ~ February 16, 2026

    Sylvernise Direny affectionately known as “Dane”, age 94, of Hollywood, Florida, passed away February 16, 2026. She was born in Port De Paix, Haiti on May 8, 1931 to the late Aristheme Direny and Igenie Sainvil. She is survived by her children: Desir Direny, Marie Lourdes Lovinsky, Idanna (Herard) Belizaire and Alain (Dieudonne) Direny; several […]

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  • Sarah Halper May 11, 1931 ~ February 13, 2026

    Sarah Halper, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026 at the age of 94, in Memorial Hospital West, Pembroke Pines, Florida. She was a resident of Pembroke Pines for the past 31 years. Sarah was born on May 11, 1931 in New York City, New York where she made the Bronx […]

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  • Dr. CONSTANTE GIL January 31, 1945 ~ February 13, 2026

      Dr. Constante Gil, beloved husband, father, grandfather, physician, educator, and mentor, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving immediate and extended family and a cherished friend and colleague. Known as “Cos” to his family, he was born on January 31, 1945, in Trujillo, […]

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  • Maria Stella Esquina December 02, 1940 ~ February 13, 2026

    En Amorosa Memoria de Maria Stella Esquina, Con el corazón roto, nuestra familia se despide de nuestra querida abuela, Maria Stella Esquina. Ella fue fortaleza y alegría en una sola mujer maravillosa. Dejó Colombia con valentía, construyó una vida nueva a su manera y trabajó incansablemente para traer a su familia a los Estados Unidos. […]

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