Obituaries

Evelyn F. Smith

Evelyn F. Smith

Apr 6, 2017

Evelyn F. Smith, age 95, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away April 6, 2017. Evelyn was born in New York, New York on August 31, 1921. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry in 1992. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Lyndi K. (Ron) Fertel; son, Raymond L. (Andi) Smith; grandchildren, Kevin, Justin, Becky, Rachel and Jeremy; great grandchildren,...

Rafael Miralda Cruz

Rafael Miralda Cruz

Apr 4, 2017

Rafael Miralda Cruz, age 64, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away April 4, 2017. Rafael was born in Honduras on January 20, 1953. He is survived by his children, Nancy Yamilet Miralda, Karla S. Miralda, Rafael A. Miralda, Pablo Ernesto Miralda, Marcos A. Miralda and Kimberly Miralda; grandchildren, Levy Rafael and Susana Nancy; brothers and sisters, Vilma Miralda, Ana...

Louis Joseph DeFrank

Louis Joseph DeFrank

Apr 3, 2017

Louis Joseph DeFrank, age 86, of Greenacres, Florida passed away April 3, 2017 at his home with his family at his side. Mr. DeFrank will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his wife of 64 years, Theresa F. DeFrank, children, Robert DeFrank (Michael Poulin), Patricia Hoey, Donna Grunenberg (Mark), grandchildren, Christopher Grunenberg, Joseph Hoey, Jennifer Grunenberg, Meghan Hoey, Deanna...

Gregory Q. Navarro

Gregory Q. Navarro

Apr 2, 2017

Gregory Q. Navarro, age 88, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away April 2, 2017. Mr. Navarro was born in Spain on May 14, 1928. He was predeceased by his daughter, Dorinda Navarro in 2015. Mr. Navarro is survived by his wife of 60 years, Louise S. Navarro; son, Jim G. Navarro; grandson, Joseph Navarro.Private cremation services are under the...

Moises Arocho

Moises Arocho

Apr 1, 2017

Moises Arocho, age 55, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away April 1, 2017. Moises was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico on July 30, 1961. He was predeceased by his son, Moises Arocho, Jr. Moises is survived by his daughters, Amanda Arocho, Jennifer Arocho Jackeline Arocho, Emanuel Arocho; six grandchildren Angelica, Alanis, Jeremias, Yadiael, Aline, Yamir; brothers, David Arocho, Daniel Arocho,...

Esther A. Leggett

Esther A. Leggett

Mar 31, 2017

Esther A. Leggett, age 83, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida passed away March 31, 2017. Esther was born in McIntosh County, North Dakota on December 28, 1933. She was predeceased by her husband, James Leggett in 2001. Esther is survived by her two children, Rebecca P. Disney (Steven Crockett) and Michael M. Leggett (Tracy); grandchildren, Jordan Disney, Brandon Younger (Christian),...

Carol E. McWilliams

Carol E. McWilliams

Mar 31, 2017

Carol Estelle McWilliams, of Wellington, Florida on March 31, 2017 in her 80th year. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Inurnment, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach.

Enrique Perez

Enrique Perez

Mar 30, 2017

Enrique Perez, age 57, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away March 30, 2017. Mr. Perez will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his wife, Mary Perez, children, Adnaldo Perez (Daisy), Persida Costilla (Slattery), Abdiel Perez, 7 grandchildren, brothers, Abner Perez, Ariel Perez, Elias Perez, Eliezer Perez, sister, Elda Madadriaga.The family will receive friends 8-11 PM Sunday, April 2,...

Nicholas John Muhr

Nicholas John Muhr

Mar 29, 2017

Nicholas John Muhr, age 24, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was predeceased by his grandfather, John F. Muhr. Nicholas will be lovingly remembered by his family including mother, Stefanie Muhr; daughter, Mia Muhr-Blanco; brother, Michael Muhr; sisters, Ne'She' Muhr & Kayleigh Muhr; grandmother, Elizabeth Muhr; Uncle John E. Muhr and Aunt Rosa Muhr,...

Doris J. Schultz

Doris J. Schultz

Mar 29, 2017

Doris J. Schultz, of Greenacres, Florida on March 29, 2017 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Schultz, Sr., loving mother of Richard J. Schultz, II (Linda), Ernest A. Schultz (Christine), Robert Marinelli (Candy), cherished grandmother of Richard J. Schultz, III, Cody B. Schultz, Lauren Schultz, Amanda Perkins, Jeffrey Marinelli, Dana Marinelli.Private cremation services are under...

Mark A. Violante

Mark A. Violante

Mar 27, 2017

Mark A. Violante, age 55, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida passed away March 27, 2017. Mark was the Co-Pastor of Trinity Temple, West Palm Beach. He was predeceased by his brother, Eric A. Violante, and his sister, Gina M. Violante.

He will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his wife of 31 years, Tammy Violante, children, Shawn A. Violante...

Juana Maria Mezquida

Juana Maria Mezquida

Mar 27, 2017

Juana Maria Mezquida, age 100, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida passed away March 27, 2017. Mrs. Mezquida was predeceased by her husband Nicanor Mezquida, and son, Edwin Mezquida.She will be lovingly remembered by her family, including her children, Magali Eugene, Magda Rodriguez (Gilberto), Yolanda Denim, Elsa Mezquida, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.A Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, March...

Luis M. Michel

Luis M. Michel

Mar 24, 2017

Luis M. Michel, on March 24, 2017 in his 93rd year. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, West Palm Beach.

Francine Klein-Iwanski

Francine Klein-Iwanski

Mar 21, 2017

Francine Klein-Iwanski,age 82, of Boca Raton, Florida passed away on March 21, 2017. Francine was born in New York, New York on October 13, 1934. She is survived by her husband, Ernest J. Iwanski; daughters, Dr. Valerie C. (David) Concidine and Dr. Susanne (Fred) Bisplinghoff; grandchildren, Kristine (Sherrod) Croom and Michael (Suki) Kelly.Private services are under the care of Tillman...

Maximo Montenegro

Maximo Montenegro

Mar 20, 2017

Maximo Montenegro, age 73, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away at home on March 20, 2017. Mr. Montenegro was born in the Philippines on May 16, 1943. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lucila Montenegro; daughters, Sandee Montenegro and Sandra (Nicholas Messina, Jr.) Montenegro; son, Marlon Montenegro; grandchildren, Kate Messina and Tyler Messina; sisters, Teofista Jeffrias,...

Mary Jane Noth

Mary Jane Noth

Mar 19, 2017

Mrs. Mary Jane Noth, age 94, of Juno Beach, Florida passed away March 19, 2017. Mrs. Noth was predeceased by her husband, John F. Noth in 2011.She will be lovingly remembered by her family, including her children, James Noth, Nancy Noth, Kathleen Wilhoite, Elaine Sullivan, Robert Noth, Stephen Noth, 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, sister, Margaret Stiles, brothers, Robert Heinen, Richard...

Collins Albert Straub

Collins Albert Straub

Mar 19, 2017

Mr. Collins Albert Straub, age 94, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away March 19, 2017. Mr. Straub was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, and a recipient of the Purple Heart, 2 Bronze Stars and a Silver Star. He served in the 10th Armored Division at the Battle of the Bulge. He began his career with IBM Corporation...

June W. Colaciello

June W. Colaciello

Mar 18, 2017

June W. Colaciello, age 96, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away March 18, 2017. June was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Inurnment will follow at Royal Palm Memorial...

Jennifer M. Smith-Thompson

Jennifer M. Smith-Thompson

Mar 18, 2017

Jennifer Smith-Thompson, age 37, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away March 18, 2017. Jennifer was predeceased by her mother, Maria Smith. She will be lovingly remembered by her family, including her husband, Cornelius U. Thompson, father, Joseph M. Smith (Rosemarie), brother, James Joseph Smith, stepbrother, Michael Rouse, stepsister, Michelle Flanagan. The Rite of Committal and Inurnment will take place at...

Maletina Vaimama Rosa

Maletina Vaimama Rosa

Mar 18, 2017

Maletina Vaimama Rosa, age 60, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away March 18, 2017. Mrs. Rosa is survived by her children, Teuaelilo Pumate, Lui Rosa, Cathy Rosa, Sandy Rosa, Brenda Rosa, Dustin Rosa, 12 grandchildren, 5 brothers, 2 sisters. The family will receive relatives and friends 5:00-9:00 PM Friday, March 31, 2017 at Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S....