OBITUARIES

Juanita Smith

Juanita Smith

Feb 2, 2023

Juanita Smith, 80, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2009, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 in Cape Coral. She was born November 22, 1942 in Parkin, AR to Booker T and Erma Tucker, now deceased.

Juanita was of the Episcopal faith. She was a teacher’s assistant for a number of years with The Hammond...

Lessie Marie Ashmore (Werner)

Lessie Marie Ashmore (Werner)

Feb 1, 2023

Lessie Marie Ashmore (Werner), 66, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2021, formerly of Brandon, FL, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in Cape Coral. She was born February 16, 1956 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia to Richard and Martha Werner, now deceased.

As a young woman after graduating from Brandon High School 74’ her devotion to the Lord took...

Joanne Helen Vance

Joanne Helen Vance

Feb 1, 2023

Joanne Helen Vance, 65, of Cape Coral  passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Lee Earl Cavanaugh

Lee Earl Cavanaugh

Jan 31, 2023

Lee Earl Cavanaugh passed away suddenly in a collision on January 31. His last moments were spent doing something he loved, riding his bicycle with the Florida sunshine on his back.

Lee was born September 21, 1951 in Johnstown, PA where he had deep family roots. He graduated from Westmont Hilltop High School, Class of 1969, then began undergraduate studies...

Kathleen Joan DiGesare

Kathleen Joan DiGesare

Jan 31, 2023

Kathleen Joan DiGesare, 85, passed away January 31, 2023 in Fort Myers, FL. She was a resident of Cape Coral, Florida since 2009, formerly of Fort Lauderdale Florida. She was born March 2, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York to Albert and Catherine Konze, now deceased. 

Kay was a member of Saint Andrews Catholic Church in Cape Coral. She made...

Victor Rivas Avila

Victor Rivas Avila

Jan 29, 2023

Victor Rivas Avila, 73, of Fort Myers, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023.  Visitation Tuesday, February 7, 2023 6:00 PM - 9:00PM at Mullins Memorial, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft. Myers. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ft. Myers, is entrusted with final care. 

Michele Ann Gurecki

Michele Ann Gurecki

Jan 29, 2023

Michele Ann Gurecki, 56, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past ten years, formerly of Macomb County, MI, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Cape Coral. She was born September 27, 1966 in Detroit, MI.

Michele was of the catholic faith. She was a wonderful person who was so kind to everyone she met. She loved working...

Richard Lee Bailey

Richard Lee Bailey

Jan 28, 2023

Richard Lee Bailey, known as “Dick” or “Duck” to loved ones, passed away on January 28, 2023, at the age of 85, in Fort Myers, FL, where he resided since 2010.  He was born September 12, 1937 in York, PA to Willard and Mary Bailey, now deceased.

Richard was member of the Protestant faith and attended North Fort Myers Church...

Bonnie Gay Blevins

Bonnie Gay Blevins

Jan 26, 2023

Bonnie Gay Blevins, 83, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1976, formerly of Sarasota and North Port, FL, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 in Cape Coral. She was born January 11, 1940 in Wurtland, KY to Connie and Genevieve, now deceased.

Bonnie was of the Christian faith.  She was a devoted and loving Sister, Mother, Mamaw, and Great...

Troy Lee Bowman

Troy Lee Bowman

Jan 26, 2023

TROY LEE BOWMAN, 57 of Fort Myers passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 1st from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mullins Memorial Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., Ft. Myers. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ft. Myers, is entrusted with final care.

Oriana Aurelia Larsche-Jones

Oriana Aurelia Larsche-Jones

Jan 25, 2023

Oriana Aurelia Larsche-Jones, 72, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past 22 years, formerly of southern New Jersey, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in Fort Myers, FL. She was born November 21, 1950 in Hassfurt, Germany to Oskar & Wilhelmine Larsche, now deceased.

Oriana was a Christian, a talented hair stylist with a flair for fashion, and...

Mark T. Zeiss

Mark T. Zeiss

Jan 24, 2023

Mark T. Zeiss, 61, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past ten years, formerly of Cape May Court House, NJ, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his home. He was born April 9, 1961, in Cape May Court House, NJ.

Mark was of the Christian faith. He attended Middle Township Schools and graduated from West Virginia University....

Theodora Jayne Hamlett

Theodora Jayne Hamlett

Jan 24, 2023

Theodora Jayne Hamlett, 80, of Fort Myers, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023. A celebration of life will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, March 30, 2023 in the Chapel of Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral, FL 33909 with Chaplain Daniel Antle officiating. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Daniel Richard Balabon

Daniel Richard Balabon

Jan 24, 2023

Daniel Richard Balabon, 93 a resident of Cape Coral, formerly of Waterloo Iowa, passed away peacefully and joined his wife Janis on Monday, January 24 2023. He was born March 22, 1929 in Medina, North Dakota to Sam and Mary Balabon.

The Balabon family moved to Waterloo Iowa, in the 30s. Dan had two younger siblings Dorothy and Nick. Dan...

Gary Walter Decker

Gary Walter Decker

Jan 23, 2023

Gary Walter Decker, 72, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past 31 years, formerly of Neptune City, NJ, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 in Cape Coral. He was born December 14, 1950 in Jersey City, NJ to Walter and Doris Decker, now deceased.

Gary went to Dickinson High School in Jersey City, NJ. From there he joined...

William Anthony King

William Anthony King

Jan 23, 2023

William Anthony King passed away unexpectedly at age 62 on Monday, January 23, 2023 with his devoted wife Theresa at his side in Cape Coral, FL. His family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death.

He was a resident of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Cambridge, MN. He was born October 25, 1960 in New Ulm, MN to...

Janis Marie Balabon

Janis Marie Balabon

Jan 22, 2023

Janis Marie Balabon, 85, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1985, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, January 22, 2023 in Cape Coral and is now at home with God. She was born May 9, 1937 in Clarion, IA to Felix and Beatrise Mathias.

Janis was of the Lutheran faith. She was born in Iowa and...

Veronica Freeman

Veronica Freeman

Jan 20, 2023

Veronica Freeman, 88, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past eight months, formerly of St. Croix, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 in Fort Myers. She was born November 27, 1934 in St. Lucia to Anthony and Emilian Cenac, now deceased.

Veronica was a member of Fredericksted Baptist Church of St. Croix. She worked as a general merchandiser...

Sandra Lee Webb

Sandra Lee Webb

Jan 19, 2023

Sandra Lee Webb, 80, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023. She was born April 27, 1942 in Dayton, OH where she spent most of her life. She is proceeded in death by her parents Albert and Dorothy Kelly, sister Beverly Kelly, her beloved husband, Gerald “Jerry” Lee Webb as well as her son Gregory “Greg” Webb.

She is survived by...

Susan G. Clements

Susan G. Clements

Jan 19, 2023

Susan G. Clements, 59, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past three months, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at her home. Susan grew up and lived in the Hagerstown, IN area until moving to Florida a year and a half ago.

She was born August 28, 1963 in New Castle, IN, to Charles and Phyllis Raines. She...