Aycock Funeral Home - Fort Pierce

Marilyn Minix, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, after a long battle with dementia. Marilyn was born on October 10, 1939, to Graydon and Ethel Baker in Muskegon, MI, later residing in Grand Rapids, MI. Marilyn was the oldest sibling to two brothers, Douglas (deceased) and Claude. Marilyn moved to Miami when she was 21, happily abandoning Michigan winters. She tackled and excelled at any task set before her. She became a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines, where she achieved her desire to travel. She met her future husband, James (deceased), on one of these flights. Marilyn and James married on October 3, 1964, and had two children, Sean and Theresa....

Sally Ruth Schultz 88, died March 14, 2022. She was born, raised and attended school in Norfolk, NE. She received her nursing degree from Wesley Memorial Hosp in Chicago in 1954. She married Don L. Schultz, MD who graduated from Northwestern Univ. of Medicine. They were married in Norfolk, NE in June 1954, then went to Bethesda, MD where Don interned at the naval hospital while Sally worked as an RN in a local hosp. They were fortunate to have 67 years of happiness before Don's passing in 2021. In 1963 Sally and Don came to Vero Bech, FL where they raised their three children Patricia Schultz White, Kurt Schultz and Lisa Schultz Smith. In 1973 Sally became a Vero realtor where she...

Maria Ines Martinez was born in Guayaquil Ecuador on January 21st, 1939. She passed away on Saturday, February 12th, 2022. She was the daughter of Amada Salazar Mosquera and Carlos Carrasco. She moved to the United States in 1969 to provide a better future for her children. She was married to her husband Hector A Martinez of 67 years where they had seven children. She is survived by her husband Hector Martinez Sr, her son's Hector Martinez Jr, Johnny Martinez, Carlos Martinez, Mauricio Martinez and George Martinez, her daughter's Monica Mozatto, Silvia Kleiman, her son-in-laws Ralph Mozatto, David Axton, daughter-in-laws Rosanna Martinez, Mildred Martinez, Noel Martinez, thirteen...

Sandra Gene Anast, age 81, of Fort Pierce, Florida passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Sandra was born July 2, 1940 in Pittsburgh PA, daughter of William and Mary Anast. She work 35 years as the secretary for the President of the United States Steel company before retiring to Fort Pierce. She is predeceased in death by her parents, she leave behind a brother Arthur Anast (Jean), sister Thealou Stanborough (Robert), 5 nephews,1 niece, several great nieces and nephews and 1 great great niece. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.aycock-hillcrest.com for the Anast family.

Cynthia "Cindy" Lou Cambron Thorne passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. Born in Louisville, KY, she was the daughter of the Dr. Charles Robert Cambron and Beverly Ann Riney Cambron. Cynthia grew up in Fort Pierce, Florida. She attended Clemson University in the late 1970s. In 1993, Cynthia earned her law degree at St. Thomas University School of Law, and specialized in Health Care Law for her more than 25 year legal career. She was Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Prisma Health since 2010. Cindy is survived by her husband, Michael Thorne, and children, Kathryn Conley (Timothy), Laura Morrow (Michael), and Connor Thorne. She was a loving "CiCi" to her grandchildren:...

Richard (Dick) Charles Gower, age 88, died on January, 4, 2022, in Vero Beach, FL. Born in Providence, RI, July 15, 1934, he was the second of three children of the late Harold and Florence (Graves) Gower. In 1953 he graduated from the Moses Brown School, and in '57 from Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA, where he majored in History, and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and a secret society known as "C," where he made lifelong friends. Later in '57, upon graduating from the U.S. Navy Officer Candidate School, Newport, RI, as an Intelligence Ensign, he was assigned, during the cold war, to the Navy's secret Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS), used exclusively to track...

Alfredo "Al" Perez, age 66 from Vero Beach, Florida passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 with his family members by his side. Al was born in Havana, Cuba and came to the United States with his parents and grandmother in 1962 and graduated from Miami Senior High School in 1973. In 1978 he graduated from University of Miami with a BA in Architecture. Al began his career with Southern Bell February 2, 1981 in Miami, Florida at the Miami Headquarters in the Building Engineering department. After about 24 years, Al retired in 2005 from Jacksonville and moved back to Miami. In 2017 Al and his mother moved to Vero Beach and enjoyed living closer to his two daughters. Alfredo enjoyed traveling,...

Alfredo "Al" P?rez, de 66 a?os de Vero Beach, Florida, falleci? el jueves 7 de octubre de 2021 con miembros de su familia a su lado. Alfredo naci? en La Habana, Cuba y lleg? a los Estados Unidos con sus padres y su abuela en 1962 y se gradu? de Miami Senior High School en 1973. En 1978 se gradu? de la Universidad de Miami con el t?tulo en Arquitectura. Alfredo comenz? su carrera en Southern Bell el 2 de febrero de 1981 en Miami, Florida, en la ciudad de Miami en el departamento de ingenier?a de construcci?n. Despu?s de unos 24 a?os, Alfredo se retir? en 2005 de Jacksonville y regres? a Miami. En 2017, Alfredo y su madre se mudaron a Vero Beach y disfrutaron de vivir m?s cerca de sus dos...

Martha "Marla" Egers, age 44 from Fort Pierce, Florida passed away Friday September 24, 2021. She graduated from Fort Pierce Central High School in 1995. She also, took several classes at Indian River State College. Marla worked for The St. Lucie County Clerk's Office in the Family Relations & Probate Departments as a Deputy Clerk going on eight years. She loved her job, co-workers and thought of them as her second family. Marla is survived by her two children; Nicholas & Megan Fisher (their father Michael Fisher), her Mother-Cindy Clark, Father-Eddie Egers, Step/Father-David Clark, Eddie's Partner-Maureen McDevitt, Sister-Linda Leitner, Brother-In-Law-Harold Leitner, Two...

Charles W Dougherty, Age 93, died 9/13/2021 at Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida. He was born in Great Bend, Kansas and lived in Ft Pierce for many years. Prior to that he was a long time resident of Rocky Hill/Wethersfield Connecticut and Pawtucket/Riverside Rhode Island. He was an Insurance Executive in his professional life and worker at the Travelers Insurance Company for 30+ years. He graduated from Brown University and was a veteran serving in World War II during the occupation of Japan. He was a member of the Notre Dame Catholic Church in Ft Pierce. Survivors include his daughter Kelly (Paul) and three step sons Mark (Diane), Stephen (Marlene), and Jamie (Carol),11...

Sandra Joyce Sullivan, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 26th, 2021 at her home in Fort Pierce, FL after a battle with cancer. Sandra was born February 19th, 1943 in Boston, MA to parents Henry and Bella Begin. Residing in Upton, MA she met her husband Terrance Sullivan, marrying on June 29th, 1980. Sandra was a member of St. Helen's Church Bible Study as well as several Woman's Clubs at the same church. She loved cruising, enjoying 21 cruises with her husband, family and close friends. Sandra is survived by her husband, Terrance Sullivan, children, Jerry Dill (Patty) of Putnam, CT, Jeffrey Dill (Carmen) of Orlando, FL and Janet McFetridge (Rob) of North...

Bravakis, Katherine "Kitty" Katherine was born on October 31, 1926 in Manchester, NH. She passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 in West Palm Beach at the age of 94. She graduated from High School in 1944 in Manchester, NH. Throughout school, she participated in many musicals and later sang on the radio. She was the lead vocalist for Bert Colter Shows that performed for many occasions. She married George Peter Bravakis on July 18, 1948 and they moved to Ft. Pierce, FL. Katherine worked for the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Department for 33 years and retired with the rank of Chief Deputy in 1985. She was very proud of her many responsibilities and accomplishments with the Sheriff's...

SHAD MULLINS SLADE 45, died unexpectedly February, 24, 2020 at his White City home. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on July 30, 1974 and is survived by his son, Shad Mullins Slade II of Greenville, South Carolina; mother, Corky Mullins Jeffries, grandmother, Edith Mullins, aunt, Sharman Mullins and cousin, Douglas "Dak" Knoll, all of Fort Pierce, Florida. He was predeceased by his father, Thomas H. Slade, Jr., stepfather, Michael Jeffries, grandfather, Douglas E. Mullins, and uncles, Donald E. Mullins and Chester E. Knoll. He was resident of Fort Pierce since age 2, attended area schools, and graduated from Fort Pierce Westwood High School, Class of 1993. He studied at Indian River...

Gert lived in Long Island New York for many years. They were many happy times because their home was on the South Shore. The family often vacationed in Vermont which ultimately led them to buy a farm house in Saxons River where she lived for many years. They moved to Florida to be in a warmer climate buying a home in Sebastian. They lived in Sebastian For over 30 years. Her and Ed were members of the Polish American club for many years. Gert was a volunteer at the local club. She love to dance and every Tuesday and Friday she volunteered and danced into her 90s. Gert loved her home in Florida she got her wish and died peacefully in the home she loved. She pre- deceased her sister Marian...

Capt. John W. Dorozynski of North Hutchinson, FL passed away July 17, 2019. Formerly of Tuxedo, New York, John was a graduate of The New York State Maritime College at Fort Schuyler. He sailed for 40 years and retired 20 years ago. John led a joyous life with his friends and relatives all around the world. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Mary Dorozynski, brother, Teddy Dorozynski, and son, Derek J. Dorozynski. John is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Annette Dorozynski; his son, John W. Dorozynski, Jr; his daughter - in law Tammy and grandchildren, Isabell and Annalee. John was a member of several maritime organizations. Services are planned at 10:00 am on August...