OBITUARIES
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Bessie Belle Eshelman
Jan 3, 2016
Bessie B. Eshelman, 93, formerly of Millersville, PA passed away peacefully on January 3, 2016 in Ft. Myers, Florida. She was born in Reading, PA to the late Herbert B. and Eva E. (Zerbe) Hayes. She was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church. She retired from Hussin and Conestoga View Nursing and Rehabilitation. Bessie was quick witted and kind...
Paul John Byron, Sr.
Jan 2, 2016
Paul John Byron, Sr., 60, a Cape Coral, FL resident for the past seven years, formerly of Richmond, RI passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016. He was born July 1, 1955 in Providence, RI. Paul was of the Catholic faith. He was a devoted Son, Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Friend. He was a Successful Businessman and Entrepreneur. He was...

Marion E. Cival
Jan 1, 2016
Marion E. Cival, 83, of Cape Coral, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.
Robert Leonard Kois
Dec 30, 2015
Robert Leonard Kois, 78, of Cape Coral, FL passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at home. He was born January 27, 1937 in Tarentum, PA to Mary Kois, now deceased. Robert was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church and retired from the US Navy after nearly 30 years of service where he had achieved the rank of Aviation...
Janice May Tamaccio
Dec 30, 2015
Janice May Tamaccio, 69, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly from Bucks Co. PA, took a peaceful one-way to Margaritaville, on December 30, 2015 at home with her beguiled husband, Dave and devoted daughter, Kimberly Auclair, by her side. She was born Nov. 14, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to the late William and May Sherlock. Janice is also survived by her...
Kenneth Donald Snyder
Dec 29, 2015
Kenneth Donald Snyder, 90, a resident of Ft. Myers, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Ft. Myers. He was born January 9, 1925 in Davenport, IA to Grant and Eleanor Snyder, now deceased. Having attended the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, Kenneth was an engineer cadet and deck engineer. He served in the South Pacific...
Marilyn Doris Wightman
Dec 28, 2015
Marilyn Doris Wightman, 88, a resident of North Ft. Myers, Florida since 1998, formerly of Orange County, California, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 in North Ft. Myers, Florida. She was born January 1, 1927 in Des Moines, Iowa to Fredrick and Dotha Critchett, now deceased. Marilyn was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by...
Larry Edward Wilcoxson
Dec 28, 2015
Larry Edward Wilcoxson, 77, a Cape Coral, FL resident for the past 19 years, formerly of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 in Cape Coral. He was born October 20, 1938 in Fort Wayne, IN to Lloyd and Barbara Wilcoxson, now deceased. After graduating high school in 1956, he joined the 122nd Squadron of the Indiana Air...
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