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Lydia Esther Santiago
Aug. 17, 2025
Lydia Esther Santiago, 77, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was born Friday, February 20, 1948, in Aibonito, Puerto Rico to Luis and Maria Green (nee Torres) Santigo. She enjoyed casino and bingo. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Ronald B. Bynoe and brother,...
Hatcher, Jack Orbia
Aug. 17, 2025
Jack Orbia Hatcher, 86, Wildwood, Florida went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 17, 2025 with his loving family at his bedside. Jack was born on December 21, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia to his parents Orbia Orlando Hatcher and Katherine Inez Hatcher. Jack was a Lifelong resident of Wildwood,...
Pedro Mercado
Aug. 16, 2025
Pedro Mercado, 84, Coleman, Florida went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 16, 2025 at Lane Purcell Hospice House in Sumterville, Florida with his loving family by his side. Pedro was born April 7, 1941 in Guanica, Puerto Rico to his parents Pedro Mercado-Suarez and Paula Ramonita...
Norman E. Jones
Aug. 12, 2025
Norman E. Jones, 85, of Weirsdale, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Born on August 12, 1940, in Moundville, Missouri, he was the son of Earl and Iva Marie (née Tyree) Jones. On January 24, 1959, Norman married the love of his life, Janet “Susie” Jones, in Summerfield,...
Donald George Maehlenbrock
Aug. 09, 2025
Click this link to view Live Streaming Event for Donald Maehlenbrock When the funeral service has ended, we will "Pause" the live streaming until we reach Florida National Cemetery and restart it approximately 12:30 pm for the live streaming of the Graveside with U.S. Army Honors. Donald George...
Elaine K. Graham
Aug. 09, 2025
Click Here to view the Live Streaming Funeral Service 11 am at First Baptist Church Wildwood Elaine K. Graham, 80, of Oklahoma City, OK passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, surrounded by family members. She was under Hospice care at the time of her passing. Elaine was born February...
Arthur Earl "Cut" Barco
Aug. 06, 2025
Arthur Earl “Cut” Barco, a lifelong resident of Oxford, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at the age of 71. Born in Eustis on October 13, 1953, to Colon Sr. and Alma Barco (née Stuart), Cut was raised with strong roots in family, faith, and the land he cherished. A proud graduate...
John Reese Ellis
Jul. 30, 2025
John Reese Ellis (Reese) was born in El Paso, Texas on March 9, 1947. He passed away July 30, 2025. His Parents were John Reese Ellis II and Anne Beckley Ellis. All surviving siblings are Alfred B Ellis and James L Ellis. He is survived by 3 nephews- Troy Ellis, Dan Ellis and John Hollowell; and...
Ann Marie Rubacha
Jul. 28, 2025
Ann Rubacha, 86, of Wildwood, Florida (formerly of Hartford, Connecticut), passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born in Hartford, CT, Ann devoted her life to caring for others—with warmth, kindness, and quiet strength. She worked for many years as a secretary for a manufacturing company,...
Wilfred Peter Duprey Jr.
Jul. 24, 2025
Wilfred Peter Duprey, Jr., 86, of Lake Panasoffkee, FL passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born December 30, 1938, in Bangor, ME to Wilfred P. and Idell Myra (nee Jordan) Duprey. Will proudly served in the National Guard, demonstrating a deep commitment to his country. After retiring...
Nancy Carolyn Evans
Jul. 22, 2025
Nancy Carolyn Evans, 77, Wildwood, Florida went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 22, 2025 at her residence. Nancy was born on July 16, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri to her parents Doyal Evans and Lillie (Stearns) Evans. Nancy had worked as a jewelry salesperson for Zale’s Jewelry for many...
Wresh, Albert Michael
Jul. 18, 2025
Albert (Al) Michael Wresh, 89, of Wildwood, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2025. Al was born July 25, 1935, in Washington, D.C., to Joseph Paul and Kathryn Bertha (Majchrowicz) Wresh and spent his formative years in Sparrows Point, Maryland. It was here on a blind date that...