Obituaries

Luz Correa Veldhuizen

Luz Correa Veldhuizen

Aug 13, 2021

Luz Correa Veldhuizen, 84, of West Palm Beach, FL, passed away at 11:50pm on August 13th under the loving care of her children and sisters.

She was born on her family farm, to the late Valeriano and Ana Mejia Correa, on December 25, 1936, in Yarumal, Colombia.

She is survived her daughter, Paula M. Beauchesne, wife of Donald Beauchesne, her...

Richard M. Freshley

Richard M. Freshley

Aug 12, 2021

Richard Moody Freshley, of Greenacres, Florida, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the age of 90. Richard was born on November 27, 1930 to the late Mary and Moody Freshley in Mishawaka, Indiana. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Verna Freshley; children, Charles Martin, Brenda Johnson, Debra Robbins, Judi Berg, and Emily Gardenar; many grandchildren; many...

Miriam Gaynor

Miriam Gaynor

Aug 11, 2021

Miriam Gaynor

May 13, 1926 – August 11, 2021

Miriam Gaynor, 95, of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away August 11, 2021. She was born in Everett, MA, the daughter of Harry and Sadie (Draband) Diamond.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years, Sydney, and cherished son, Steven. Miriam is survived by daughters Leslie Gaynor and Sheree (Chuck)...

Angel Manuel Talavera

Angel Manuel Talavera

Aug 10, 2021

Angel Manuel Talavera, 57 años, residente de Greenacres, Florida nació en Brooklyn, New York el 26 de julio de 1964 y descansó en la paz del Señor el 10 de agosto de 2021 en la ciudad de Delray Beach, Florida. Sus padres Ángel Talavera y Gloria Talavera. Angel será recordado con afecto por toda su familia incluyendo sus hermanas Joann...

Vilma Sotomayor

Vilma Sotomayor

Aug 10, 2021

Vilma A. Sotomayor, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the age of 91. Vilma was born oin May 21, 1930 to the late, Luis Angelica and Faustino Sotomayor in Puerto Rico. She was predeceased by her husband. Vilma will be lovingly remembered by her children, Guillermo Vila, Harry Vila, and Edgardo Vila; 4...

Isabel Caly Matias Aguirre

Isabel Caly Matias Aguirre

Aug 10, 2021

Isabel Caly Matias Aguirre, 21 años, residente de Lantana, Florida nació en Huehuetenango, Guatemala el 18 de marzo de 2000 y falleció el 10 de agosto de 2021. Hija de Carlos Matias y Aurelia Aguirre. Caly será recordada con afecto por toda su familia incluyendo además de sus padres  su hijo Skyler Matias; sus hermanos Manuel Matias, Matias Aguirre y...

Evelyn M. Hand

Evelyn M. Hand

Aug 8, 2021

Evelyn M. Hand, age 93, of Greenacres, Florida passed away at home on August 8, 2021. Evelyn was born in Buffalo, New York on April 19, 1928. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward W. Hand, Jr. in 2005. Evelyn in survived by her children, Michael Hand, Chris (Marcela) Hand, Laura (Douglas) Fenimore and James (Jennifer) Hand; grandchildren, Daniel Hand,...

Terry T. Williams

Terry T. Williams

Aug 6, 2021

Terry T. Williams, age 73, of Owings Mills, Maryland passed away August 6, 2021.

Terry was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Barbara J. Williams.

He is also survived by his son, Terry T. Williams, Jr.

Inurnment with Military Honors will take place at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at South...

Donna Dittrich Fields

Donna Dittrich Fields

Aug 6, 2021

Donna was born Donna Sue Dittrich on July 4th, 1960 in Boynton Beach, Florida to Nancy Cox Dittrich, of Wilmington, NC.  She's survived by her two sons, Brandon (Jayne) and Sean Fields.  She lived for her grandchildren, Ethan (12), Owen (9), Zachary (14), and Nathan (12).  She is also survived by two brothers and four sisters.  She enjoyed going to get...

Maria A. Della Valle

Maria A. Della Valle

Aug 5, 2021

Maria A. Della Valle, age 96, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away at home on August 5, 2021. Maria was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 17, 1925. She was predeceased by her husband, Cosimo Della Valle in 2007. Maria is survived by her three daughters, Rose Minor, Renee Della Valle and Marguerite Aquino; seven grandchildren; thirteen great...

Betty Lou Budano

Betty Lou Budano

Aug 5, 2021

Betty Lou [George] Budano was called to heaven the morning of 05 August 2021, bringing her radiant love and joy.  Betty [aka “La Contessa”] was 84 years old.  She joins her beloved husband, Joe and leaves behind her children, Angela and Joe, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two nieces.  She will be remembered for her omnipresent smile, gentle nature and kindness towards...

William Lawton "Bill" McCall, Sr.

William Lawton "Bill" McCall, Sr.

Aug 4, 2021

William Lawton " Bill" McCall, Sr., age 91, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away August 4, 2021.

Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was predeceased by his wife, Lila Mae McCall, and his brothers, Richard McCall and Harry McCall.

He will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his children, Ora "Beth" Owensby (Oliver), William Lawton McCall, Jr....

John Charles Deery

John Charles Deery

Aug 2, 2021

John Charles Deery, age 55, of Greenacres, Florida passed away on August 2, 2021. John was born in White Plains, New York on November 18, 1965. He is survived by his brother, Mark James (Angie) Deery. James will also be lovingly remembered by many other family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Private cremation services are under the care...

Jean D. Koski

Jean D. Koski

Aug 2, 2021

Jean D. Koski, age 93, of Wellington, Florida passed away August 2, 2021.

Jean was a retired registered nurse, having graduated from nursing school in 1948 and had an exceptional career as a nurse spanning over 40 years.  She was a devoted mother to her two daughters and a loving wife to Harold Lamy and later, Isaac Koski. Jean loved...

Salvador M. Rodas

Salvador M. Rodas

Aug 2, 2021

Salvador M. Rodas, age 53, of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away August 2, 2021.

Salvador will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his wife, Sylvia Rodas, children, Eileen Esparza, Stephanie Esparza, Corey Esparza (Melody), Joshua Rodas, Kirsten Rodas, Tziquin Rodas,  grandchild, Kehlani Esparza, Father, Julio Rodas, mother, Christina Jimenez, brothers, Julio Rodas, Matthew Rodas, sisters, Christina Mejia, Ana Mesa,...

John Ellul

John Ellul

Jul 31, 2021

John Ellul 1950-2021

John Ellul passed away Saturday in Boca Raton, Florida on July 31st, 2021. He was 71 years of age.

He had owned and operated several hair salons internationally and a coffee shop in England. After he sold those businesses he retired in Florida.

He was a man with charm, integrity, a thinker, an entrepreneur, a hard worker...

James C. Houser, Jr.

James C. Houser, Jr.

Jul 31, 2021

Jim Houser, artist and art educator: November 12, 1928—July 31, 2021   Jim Houser, 92, of Hobe Sound, died unexpectedly on the way to the hospital, not long before the opening of a long-planned retrospective exhibition of his paintings in Stuart.   He was born in Dade City, Florida, and grew up in Jacksonville. He began painting at 14. He...

Richard M. La Gatta

Richard M. La Gatta

Jul 30, 2021

Richard M. La Gatta, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the age of 72. Richard was born on May 31, 1949 to the late, Helen and Patrick La Gatta in Bronx, New York. He was preceded in death by his significant other, Linda. He will be lovingly remembered by cousins, Joanne Yacobellis and Paul...

Olga Rios Galluez

Olga Rios Galluez

Jul 30, 2021

Olga Ríos Galluez, 76 años, residente de Palm Springs, Florida descansó en la paz del Señor el Viernes, Julio 30, 2021. Olga nació el 20 de marzo de 1945 en Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Hija de José Ríos y Benita Galluez. Su hija Olga L. Acosta y su nieto Jorge Acosta recordará con amor los hermosos años vividos juntos.

Los servicios...

Jean Hamalainen Yaun

Jean Hamalainen Yaun

Jul 29, 2021

November 9, 1943-July 29, 2021

Our Heavenly Father welcomed Jean Hamalainen Yaun with open arms on July 29, 2021 to her heavenly resting place. Jean loved her family with compassion, dedication and love above all. A woman full of grace, strength and elegance who lived for her family and who loved unconditionally daily.

Jean is survived by her daughter Renee...