OBITUARIES

Brian David Falco

Brian David Falco

Nov 12, 2024

Brian David Falco, 54, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since October of 2017, formerly of Southington, CT, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in Cape Coral. He was born November 8, 1970 in New Britain, CT.

Brian retired out of Berlin, CT Police Department and was currently serving the Lee County Sheriff Department in Fort Myers, FL.

Brian was...

Earline Marie Larson

Earline Marie Larson

Nov 12, 2024

Earline Marie Larson, 84, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2006, formerly of Indianapolis, IN.  Earline passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, after a long illness. She was born October 26, 1940, in Indianapolis, IN to William and Juanita Neal, now deceased. 

Earline was of the Lutheran faith. She worked as a bartender and owned her own bar for many...

Annabelle LaVacque

Annabelle LaVacque

Nov 10, 2024

Annabelle LaVacque, 97, of Cape Coral, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care. 

Robert P. Barbaro

Robert P. Barbaro

Nov 8, 2024

Robert P. Barbaro, 79, of Cape Coral, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024.  Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Frances Moore Huffer

Frances Moore Huffer

Nov 7, 2024

Frances Moore Huffer, 78, a resident of North Fort Myers, FL for the past 12 years, formerly of Leesburg, FL, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 in Cape Coral, FL. She was born May 27, 1946 in Eustis, FL to Lloyd and Donnie Moore, now deceased.

Frances was a member of the Church of God in Eustis, FL.

She is...

Michael Anthony Kraus

Michael Anthony Kraus

Nov 7, 2024

Michael Anthony Kraus, 72, a resident of North Fort Myers, FL since 1970, formerly of Narrowsburg, NY, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 in North Fort Myers. He was born August 27, 1952 in Narrowsburg, NY to Edward and Rita Kraus, now deceased.

Michael was of the Catholic faith. He was a dedicated, loving husband, father, and grandfather. He served...

E. (Eliza) Anne Jones

E. (Eliza) Anne Jones

Nov 4, 2024

E. (Eliza) Anne Jones, 93, a resident of North Fort Myers, FL for the past 31 years, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away on Monday, November 4 in Cape Coral, FL. She was born on April 11, 1931, in Moweaqua, ILto Evelyn and Blanchette Snyder, now deceased. Anne was a proud Illinois farm girl who drove the tractor, prepared meals,...

James S. “Jay” Branyon, Jr

James S. “Jay” Branyon, Jr

Nov 4, 2024

James S. “Jay” Branyon, Jr., 55, a resident of Sanibel, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral, FL for the past 34 years, formerly of Memphis, TN, and Tunica, MS, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 in Cape Coral.  He was born January 11, 1969 in Memphis, TN. to Jim and Carroll Branyon.

Jay was of the Christian faith. He graduated from...

Thomas “Bruce” Wilson

Thomas “Bruce” Wilson

Nov 4, 2024

Thomas “Bruce” Wilson, 66, a lifelong resident of LaBelle, FL passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 in Fort Myers, FL. He was born August 27, 1958 in Fort Myers.

Bruce was a member of Baptist Cowboy Church Ministries in LaBelle. He was an avid fisherman who went crappie fishing every chance he got with his son. Lake Okeechobee was his...

Donald Peter Kirisits

Donald Peter Kirisits

Nov 3, 2024

Donald Peter Kirisits, age 57, had been a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2018, formerly of Viera FL, Manhattan NY, Rochester NY, and Huntington, NY, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024 in Fort Myers, FL. He was born August 19, 1967 in Buffalo, NY. Donald was of the Catholic faith.

Don was the life of the party, and everyone...

Dale Karen Russo

Dale Karen Russo

Nov 2, 2024

Dale Karen Russo, 87, a resident of Cape Coral, FL, for the past 20 years, formerly of Long Island, NY, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Cape Coral. She was born May 25, 1937, in Port Jefferson, NY to Floyd and Ruth Marshall, now deceased.

Dale was married to Pete Magnoli until he passed on September 9, 1975. On...

Bruce Thorton Wagner

Bruce Thorton Wagner

Nov 1, 2024

Bruce Thorton Wagner, 90, of North Fort Myers, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Todd W. Smith

Todd W. Smith

Nov 1, 2024

Todd W. Smith, 62, a resident of Port Charlotte for 22 years, formerly of Huntertown, IN, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 in Fort Myers.  He was born April 10, 1962 in Garrett, IN.

Todd was of the Christian faith.

He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Sheri Smith of Port Charlotte, FL; father, James Smith of...

Katherine Alice Smith

Katherine Alice Smith

Nov 1, 2024

Katherine Alice Smith’s life journey came to an end on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the age of 68. She was surrounded by family at Cape Coral Hospital in Southwest Florida. She is survived by her husband, Mike Smith; her stepchildren Mollie and Zach Smith; her daughters Lisa Rendone and Michelle Cosco; her sister Debbie Mack; and her grandchildren DJ and...

Gildardo Lopez Tristan

Gildardo Lopez Tristan

Nov 1, 2024

Gildardo Lopez Tristan, 68, a resident of Fort Myers, FL, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024. He was born September 1, 1956, in Matehuala, Mexico, to Pedro Lopez Jimenez and Rosa Tristan Leos, now deceased. 

Gildardo was of the Catholic faith.  He immigrated to the United States in 1973 to work as a farmworker until he began working in construction,...

Crystal Gail Taylor-Holder

Crystal Gail Taylor-Holder

Oct 31, 2024

Crystal Gail Taylor-Holder, 42, a resident of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Indiana, North Carolina, and Connecticut, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 in Cape Coral. She was born February 5, 1982 in Fort Myers, FL.

Crystal was of the Christian faith……Crystal worked as Manager in retail, and the construction industry as a Project Manager. Crystal enjoyed music, and loved...

Richard “Dick” Paul Kristel

Richard “Dick” Paul Kristel

Oct 31, 2024

Richard “Dick” Paul Kristel, 79, a resident of Fort Myers, FL for the past 21 years, formerly of Rotterdam, NY, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 in Fort Myers. He was born December 12, 1944 in Schenectady, NY to Joseph and Marie Kristel, now deceased.

Dick was of the Catholic faith and a Veteran of the United States Navy. He...

Ruby Ceicla Mereigh

Ruby Ceicla Mereigh

Oct 29, 2024

Ruby Ceicla Mereigh, 89, of Cape Coral, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024.  Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care. 

Edwin Chaparro

Edwin Chaparro

Oct 27, 2024

Edwin Chaparro, 58, a resident of Cape Coral, Fl. since 2013, formally of Fort Myers, FL. and Meriden, CT, passed away Sunday, October 27th, 2024, in Fort Myers, FL. He was born August 24,1966 in Aguada, PR to Ambrocio and Luz Maria Chaparro, now deceased. 

Edwin was of Christian faith. He moved from Puerto Rico at the age of 17...

Carmen Ortega

Carmen Ortega

Oct 27, 2024

Carmen Ortega, 81, of Cape Coral, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.