OBITUARIES

Apr 15, 2019

Auta Goncalves, devout Catholic, loving and devout wife and mother, and passionate teacher, died on April 15, 2019 at the age of 81 in Clermont, Florida.

She was born in Lisbon, Portugal to the late Diamantino Pires Arnaut and Maria Jose Magalhaes Arnaut.

Wife of the late Rui Goncalves,...

Apr 13, 2019

Frank S. Grimaldi, age 76, of Clermont, Florida passed away on April 13, 2019 at his home. He was born in White Plains, New York on December 11, 1942 to Anthony and Carmela Grimaldi. Frank married Joanne Lombardi on August 7, 1982 in Mamaroneck, New York.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Joanne...

Apr 12, 2019

June Farrer, age 92 of Minneola, Florida passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019.

Apr 11, 2019

Glenna Pearl Causey - Elder, 87, of Plant City, passed away on April 11, 2019.

Apr 8, 2019

Emmett R. Riggs, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019, at the age of 87. Mr. Riggs is survived by 3 children: Sons, Perry Riggs and wife Lucy from Richmond, Texas, Brad Riggs and wife Sabrina from Oakland, Florida, and daughter Kelly Riggs from Fort Worth, Texas. He also leaves behind 6 grandchildren, Jessica, Timothy, David, Chelsea,...

Apr 8, 2019

Jasmatie Budhai was born on May 31, 1949 in Guyana, South America. She took her last breath on April 8, 2019 at her home in Clermont, Florida at age 69.

She was united in marriage to Balram Budhai since 1964.

She was preceded in death by her daughters Rekha...

Apr 7, 2019

Athanasios Malavakis, age 73, of Groveland, Florida passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at home after a battle with cancer. He was born on December 19, 1945 in Athens, Greece, to Alexander Malavakis and Konstantina Tzavara. Athanasios married Terry Lynn Armstrong on June 5, 1976 in Bethesda, Maryland.

He was in the Greek Air Force for...

Apr 6, 2019

Rosalina Ortega-Maldonado, 87, of Clermont, FL passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Apr 6, 2019

Frank E. Benson, age 63 of Clermont, Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

Apr 5, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. Richard Thomas Seaman who died April 5th in Clermont, Florida, will be held at 11:00am on Friday April 12th, 2019 at Florida National Cemetary - 6502 SW 102nd Avenue Bushnell, FL 33513.

Richard was a long time resident of Melbourne Beach, FL with his wife Erika ("My Girl") who...

Apr 5, 2019

Dr. Héctor Mateo Colón, 77, returned to his heavenly home on Friday, April 5, 2019. He was born on October 27, 1941 in Cayey, Puerto Rico to the late Mateo Colón and Doña Eulogia Alvarado who just last month celebrated her 96th birthday. From the moment he was baptized, he was deeply immersed in the Catholic Church...

Apr 4, 2019

Our beloved father was born Manuel Martinez, he was born in Añasco P.R. on February 2, 1948. He was the son of Juan Martinez and Griselia Martinez and surviving siblings Bruno Rios, Edwin Oliva, Francisco Oliva, Hilda Martinez, Monserate Martinez, Antonio Martinez, Wilson Martinez, Griselia Oliva, Virginia Oliva, Angel Oliva, Moises Oliva and Fernando Oliva. He left...

Apr 3, 2019

Joann Stokes, 80, of Clermont, passed away on April 3, 2019.

Apr 3, 2019

Edwin (Ed) R. Davison, 93, of Winter Garden, FL passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019, with his family by his side, at Cornerstone Mike Conley Hospice House, Clermont, FL.

He was born May 31, 1925, to Mary Elizabeth Lillian Polkinghorn Davison and Horatio Roy Davison in Richmond Heights, MO.  He married Theresa Mae Bowen April 12, 1946....

Apr 3, 2019

Amanda Riggio, resident of Clermont, Florida formerly of Lindenhurst, NY passed away on April 3rd, 2019 at South Lake Hospital at the age of 30 years. She was born on July 4th, 1988 in West Islip, NY. Amanda was raised in Lindenhurst, NY until the age of 14. She moved with her family to Clermont, FL where...

Apr 2, 2019

Chester Franklin Mahle, 82, of Clermont, FL passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019.  Chester was born on April 22, 1936 in Miola, PA, son of Clyde and Gertrude Mahle.  He was a retired tool and die maker, moving to Clermont in 2001 previously living in Lancaster, PA.  Chester was a great neighbor to all and loved helping...

Apr 2, 2019

Corvair Jay Lemmons, 18, of Groveland, passed away on April 2, 2019.

Mar 29, 2019

After a well-lived life, Phyllis Vereen passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs, Florida on March 29th, 2019, at the age of 77. Predeceased by her mother Katherine Lemmond. Survived by her beloved husband and best friend Stacy Bernard Vereen. Phyllis was a devoted and loving mother to Douglas, Donnie, Deann (Ron) and Jennie (Steve)....

Mar 27, 2019

Joseph John Billock, Jr., 90, of Clermont, FL passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his residence.  Joseph was born on December 8, 1928 in Newton Falls, OH, son of Joseph J. and Mary Billock.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and afterwards worked 33 years for the Ford Motor Company, finishing in...

Mar 27, 2019

Robert William Whitfield, age 72, of Minneola, Florida died peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carol Whitfield and his sons; Wes and Brent Whitfield.

Bob, a proud Marine and Vietnam Veteran, was a lifelong partner and husband to Carol. He was her strength. He was a...