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77, passed away on July 24, 2021. Born to Josephine Parrino Rodriguez and Ferdinando Rodriguez, Freddie was a native of Tampa and grew up in Ybor City. He graduated from Jefferson High School and was a 3 year letterman on the football team. Freddie served in the Army National Guard and was employed by Sears for thirty years. He is survived by his brother Sam Rodriguez (Linda), sons Dan Carreno (Mia) and Rod Michael (Lillian), grandchildren Erica, Megan, Cierra, Ryan, Jack, Roman, Rod Michael Jr., great grandchild Shawn, a niece, nephew as well as many relatives and friends. A Mass celebrating Freddie's life will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 11AM at St. Lawrence Catholic Church....

, 80, of Land O Lakes, FL died July 19, 2021, in Tampa. Frank known by Dad, Pa, Pa Frank, Papa Frank & Frankman left us here, to dance on up to Heaven. His beloved wife, Yolanda (Yolie) is left with 62 years of wonderful memories as on July 30, they celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary. They shared their love of travel visiting Europe, cruising to many Ports in the Caribbean and Central America, time in the mountains, many states including Alaska and Hawaii. Frank was proud to be born a Tampe?o, raised in Ybor City then moving to West Tampa where he and Yolie lived for 37 years raising their 3 sons. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1960. Frank was a devoted baseball coach...

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87, passed away on June 9, 2021 in Tampa, FL. Hilda was born on September 5, 1933 in Tampa to the late Abelardo and Maria Ordieres. She was a social worker for the State of Florida and was of the Roman Catholic faith. In addition to her parents, Hilda was preceded in death by her son, Bennie Garcia. She is survived by her sons, Joseph Garcia (Connie) and Frank Garcia (Bertha); grandchildren Stefanie Escontrias. Nicole Garcia, Michael Garcia, and Kristin Winkler as well as eight great-grandchildren and many other family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Hilda's name to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements entrusted to:

,born August 8, 1965 passed away on May 23, 2021. She was predeceased by father Armando Haramboure; survived by Husband Michael W. Ecker, daughters Sasha R. Seiss, Erika M. Elias, and Meagan M. Ecker, son Michael W. Ecker Jr., mother Dora A. Sosa, brothers Gerardo Haramboure and Armando Haramboure, sister Odalis Lee, her cousin Maritza Sosa, and her beloved dog Coco. A memorial services will be held on July 3, 2021 from 3:00pm-4:00pm at the Gonzalez Funeral Home 7209 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33614. Arrangements entrusted to Gonzalez Funeral Home.

born February 4th, 1932 in Manhattan, New York passed away peacefully on May 20, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Bob attended Our Lady of Good Counsel School until he entered the Army in 1948. Shortly thereafter, on his first overseas assignment in Salzburg, Austria, he met the love of his life, Gertrud ("Trudy"). They married on September 3, 1953 in Salzburg. Ten years and many countries later, Bob and Trudy began their family and had four children: Christine, Andrew, Patrick and Kevin. After being stationed in several more countries, including two long tours in Vietnam, Bob, as a Command Sergeant Major and Bronze Star Medal recipient, retired from the Army in October of 1977 and moved to...

On Thursday, May 13, 2021, Lucrecia Acero Nieto, loving mother of four daughters, passed away at the age of 79. Lucrecia was born on August 8, 1941, in Chiquinquira, Boyaca, Colombia, SA. She is predeceased by her husband Herbert Nieto. She is survived by daughters Josephine Carcia of Socorro, NM; Patty Robinson (Mark) of St Petersburg, FL; Daisy Nelson (Scott) of Loxahatchee, FL; Sonia Barcena (Rick) of Tampa, FL; six grandchildren & one great-grandson. Her Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 21, 2pm-5pm at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33614. For more info, full obituary & link to FB live stream, go to...

age 61, passed away on May 3, 2021, in Orlando, Fl. John was born in Tampa, Fl, the son of the late Fredrick and Alberta Hartlage. A graduate of Jesuit High School, he attended Florida State University and then graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the University of South Florida in 1993.John was a Construction Project Manager for Enclos Corp and was part of a team that built the new Museum of Modern Art Expansion Tower, a supertall skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, NYC. Prior to that he had his own construction business and worked for Tri-State Glass in the states and Dolphin Glass in the Cayman Islands. John loved scuba diving, fishing and corvettes but most of all...

Carolyn Louise Curry, 92, passed away on Aril 11, 2021. Born in Tampa on Sep 8, 1928, she was simply known as Aunt Carolyn to three generations of nephews and nieces who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by sisters Olga Jackman and Charlotte White, nephew Dennis Ray White and nieces Carole Jean Watkins and Linda White. Carolyn grew up in Tampa and graduated from Jefferson High School where she was a majorette. The thrill of every Gasparilla parade for her young nieces was watching for Aunt Carolyn to come strutting down Franklin Street in front of the high school band. After attending Florida State University Carolyn returned to Tampa where she worked in the appliance department...

Carolyn Louise Curry, 92, passed away on Aril 11, 2021. Born in Tampa on Sep 8, 1928, she was simply known as Aunt Carolyn to three generations of nephews and nieces who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by sisters Olga Jackman and Charlotte White, nephew Dennis Ray White and nieces Carole Jean Watkins and Linda White. Carolyn grew up in Tampa and graduated from Jefferson High School where she was a majorette. The thrill of every Gasparilla parade for her young nieces was watching for Aunt Carolyn to come strutting down Franklin Street in front of the high school band. After attending Florida State University Carolyn returned to Tampa where she worked in the appliance department...

of Tampa, passed away on March 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Greg, parents Mariano and Rosario, and brother Luis. A visitation will take place on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11:30AM at Gonzalez Funeral Home with services beginning at 12:30PM.

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Visitation 10:30 am Service 11:30 am Friday, March 5th at Gonzalez Funeral Home.

87, passed away February 14, 2021. For more information please visit:

beloved wife of Calixto (Charlie) for 65 years, passed away February 13, 2021. Loving sister of Emma Liquie, Dolores Axon, and brother Albert Alfaro. She also leaves behind sisters-in-law Martha Jo Fernandez and Rose Casanueva. She was the aunt of many lovable nieces and nephews. Additionally, her special devoted and loyal friend of 65 years Anne F. Sardegna. Judy had a wonderful zest for life. She loved to laugh and listen to music, had a passion for cooking and crocheting. She was poised inside and out. Judy was a treasure to family and friends. She had a love for her Catholic roots and a devotion to our Blessed Mother. Private services at Garden of Memories in Tampa. Donations may...

81 of Tampa, Florida passed away February 1, 2021. Funeral will be held February 8 at Gonzalez Funeral Home in Tampa. Burial to follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. Reinaldo was born October 30, 1939 in Tampa, FL to Francisco and Margot Martinez. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1958. In 1961 he enlisted into the US Coast Guard and served for 20 years. On January 27, 1968 he married Carmen H. Martinez (Padilla). He worked for the US Postal Services until 2002. He was a Christian by faith. He enjoyed being surrounded by his family. Reinaldo survived by his wife of 53 years, Carmen Martinez, his son Reinaldo Martinez Jr, his daughter Miriam Cobeaga, son in law...

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88, of Riverview, was called to be with our Lord Jesus and her beloved husband, Arnold Holton, on January 4, 2021. Christel is survived by her four children; Renee Williams (Ray), Glen Holton (Carolyn), Tammy Lancaster (Steve) and Debbie Varon (JD) as well as 13 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 5 great, great grandchildren. Christel retired from the State of Florida Department of Transportation as a toll collector. All who knew Christel loved her! Her greatest treasure in life was her family. She will truly be missed by all her loving family and friends. A visitation will take place on Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 10AM to 11AM at Gonzalez Funeral Home with funeral services...

87, entered into eternal rest on December 24, 2020. She was (and will always remain in our hearts) a truly kind, compassionate and loving soul. Ida was the beloved wife and best friend to the love of her life, her late husband of 63 years, Gene Howell. She leaves behind the joys of her life - two daughters, Karen Embry (Chuck), Kathy Tamayo (Mario), grandchildren - Davi Steward (Steve), Kyle Parrino (Hannah), Jose Tamayo (Lauren), Christina Tamayo and a great granddaughter arriving in May 2021. Ida was a lifelong resident of Tampa. She graduated from Hillsborough High School and then received her degree from business school. She began her career working at American Discount Corporation, then...

86, passed away on December 14, 2020. She is predeceased by her husband, Wilfredo Sosa. She is survived by her sons, Wilfredo (Lyzette) and William (Melissa) Sosa; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, December 16, 6-9 PM, Thursday, December 17, 12-1:30 pm with the funeral service beginning at 1:30 pm at Gonzalez Funeral Home. Interment to follow immediately at Hillsboro Memorial Park.