OBITUARIES

Angelo Albert Albanese, Jr.

Angelo Albert Albanese, Jr.

Jan 26, 2016

Angelo Albert Albanese, Jr., 64, a Ft. Myers, FL resident since 1978, formerly of Miami, FL and Youngstown, OH passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Ft. Myers. He was born March 11, 1951 in Youngstown, OH. Angelo was of the Catholic faith. He was a creative soul, expressing his creativity in many ways, his artwork, painting and sculpture, and...

Ernest B Benjamin

Ernest B Benjamin

Jan 26, 2016

Ernest B. Benjamin, 82, a Cape Coral, FL resident since 2006, formerly of New York, NY passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Cape Coral. He was born June 5, 1933 in Guyana, South America to Edward and Dora Benjamin, now deceased. Ernest attended The Seventh Day Adventist Church in Cape Coral. He is survived by his beloved wife of...

Felipe  Zayas

Felipe Zayas

Jan 25, 2016

Felipe Zayas, 87, A Cape Coral, FL resident for the past 18 years, formerly of Miami, FL passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 in Cape Coral. He was born May 26, 1928 in Nuevitas, Cuba to Felipe and Cruz Zayas, now deceased. Felipe was of the Catholic faith. He was an incredible father who worked hard throughout his life to...

Betty Ann  Miszewski

Betty Ann Miszewski

Jan 25, 2016

Betty Ann Miszewski, 69, a Cape Coral, Florida resident since 2000, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, January, 25, 2016 in Cape Coral. She was born April 5, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI to Arnold and Florence Schienebeck, now deceased. Betty Ann was of the Catholic faith. She worked at Rockwell International in Milwaukee and as a customer service representative...

Enrique Rene Mendoza

Enrique Rene Mendoza

Jan 24, 2016

Enrique Rene Mendoza, 21, a Lee County, Florida resident for the past19 years, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Cape Coral, FL. Hewas born August 13, 1994 in Silvis, IL. Enrique was of the Christian faith. He was a loving son, brother,companion, and friend to many. His endearing spirit was captured by allwho were graced to have known him....

Boldisar Steven Porch

Boldisar Steven Porch

Jan 21, 2016

Boldisar Steve Porch, was raised by his parents Maria Halasz, and Janos Porcs,on the southern frontier of Slovakia, near a town called Szollosardo. This area was known as a wine making region, until a plague wiped out the entire strain. Not wanting to farm, Dad enlisted in the Hungarian Army, where he was trained as a Tank commander. In 1945...

Gregory Anthony Maugeri, DC

Gregory Anthony Maugeri, DC

Jan 19, 2016

Gregory Anthony Maugeri, DC, 63, a Ft. Myers, Florida resident since 1979, formerly of Massapequa Park, Long Island, New York, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in Ft. Myers. He was born November 1, 1952 in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph and Julia Maugeri, now deceased.Also, pre-deceased by his younger brother Joseph Maugeri. Dr .Gregory Maugeri was of the Catholic faith....

Kathryn Louise Noble

Kathryn Louise Noble

Jan 18, 2016

Kathryn Louise Noble, 96, a winter resident of N. Ft. Myers and of Dorchester, MA, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 in Cape Coral. She was born August 6, 1919 in Boston, MA to John and Helen Nolan, now deceased. Kathryn was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church. She retired from Ratheon Company in Waltham, MA after 25 years...

Derrek Michael Marttila

Derrek Michael Marttila

Jan 16, 2016

Derrek Michael Marttila, 26, a lifelong Lee County resident passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 in West Palm Beach, FL. He was born February 12, 1989 in Ft. Myers. Derrek was of the Catholic faith. He touched so many people with his generous heart and energetic personality. His incredibly animated sense of humor and that "Derrek smirk" will be missed...

Elizabeth Moran Brotton

Elizabeth Moran Brotton

Jan 15, 2016

Elizabeth M. Brotton, 92, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016 after a brief stay at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral, FL. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, William G. Brotton who died in 1984 in her home state of North Carolina. She is survived by her loving family, Dan (Cece), Sally (Les), Becky, Bill, Taylor, and Nick. Elizabeth shared...

Kathryn "Katie" Ann Rieder

Kathryn "Katie" Ann Rieder

Jan 14, 2016

Kathryn "Katie" Ann Rieder, 85, a resident of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and of Hayesville, NC, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 in Cape Coral, FL while visiting family and friends. She was born January 8, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY to Walter and Marion Powers, now deceased. Katie worked as a secretary at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Sunrise, FL and...

Marion Ina Parsons

Marion Ina Parsons

Jan 10, 2016

Marion Ina Parsons, 78, a Cape Coral, FL resident for the past five years, formerly of Palmer, AK passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 in Cape Coral. She was born July 22, 1937 in Birmingham AL. to Carl and Ina Hazelrig, now deceased. Marion was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother devoted to her family and friends. She was a...

Marlene  Duarte

Marlene Duarte

Jan 9, 2016

Marlene Duarte, 53, a Cape Coral, FL resident since 1987, formerly of S. Chicago Heights, IL passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Cape Coral, FL. She was born November 16, 1962 in São Paulo, Brazil. Marlene was of the Catholic faith. She attended Bloom High School. Marlene obtained her cosmetology license at Capri Beauty School. She was a licensed...

Bruce Everett Byrd

Bruce Everett Byrd

Jan 9, 2016

Bruce Everett Byrd, 58, a Lee County, Florida resident since 1958, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Cape Coral, Florida. He was born November 26, 1957 in Freeport, Texas to Thomas and Maddie Byrd, now deceased. He is survived by two loving children, Bruce J. Byrd of Cape Coral and Rebecca L. Simmons (Caleb) of Wasilla, AK; brothers, Raymond...

Harry James Gurney

Harry James Gurney

Jan 9, 2016

Harry James Gurney, 65, a Cape Coral resident since 1997, formerly of Stowe, VT passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Cape Coral. He was born March 28, 1950 in Germany. Harry attended St. Andrew Catholic Church and was a US Marine; Vietnam War Veteran. .Harry was a presidential Chef for Nixon and Reagan. He had also received 2 gold...

Heidemarie Elizabeth Pilz

Heidemarie Elizabeth Pilz

Jan 6, 2016

Heidemarie Elizabeth Pilz, 64, a Cape Coral, FL resident for the past two years, formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, FL passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in Cape Coral. She was born November 6, 1951 in Bavaria, Germany to George and Irmgard Walter, now deceased. Heidemarie was an amazing wife and mother. She lived for her family. She battled through breast...

Denise Ann Lisa

Denise Ann Lisa

Jan 6, 2016

Denise Ann Lisa, 58, a resident of Cape Coral for the past 17 years, formerly of Bayonne, NJ passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in Cape Coral. She was born December 9, 1957 in Jersey City, NJ. Denise attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church of Ft. Myers. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. A beautiful person...

Donald W. Lessem

Donald W. Lessem

Jan 6, 2016

Donald W. Lessem, 73, passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2016 with his wife of 50 years, Cheryl, by his side. Formerly of Akron, Oh and Aventura, FL he recently relocated to his paradise in Cape Coral, FL. Don was a Mason and a Shriner and was active in Ducks Unlimited, Commerce Club, and the Hill and Dale Club. At...

Abner John Smith

Abner John Smith

Jan 5, 2016

Abner John Smith, 97, a Lee County, Florida resident since 1976, formerly of Lake Forest, Illinois and Bernardsville, New Jersey passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in Ft. Myers, Florida. He was born July 23, 1918 in South Pasadena, California to Abner and Ernestine Smith. Abner served 4 years as a major in the US Army Air Transport Command in...

Hilary Beth VanDevelde

Hilary Beth VanDevelde

Jan 4, 2016

Hilary Beth VanDevelde, 51, a Cape Coral, Florida resident for the past six years, formerly of South Lee County, Florida passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 in Cape Coral. She was born March 9, 1964 in La Jolla, California. Hilary was a licensed Esthetician who graduated from The Lancome Institute of New York City. Hilary worked at The Ritz Carlton...