OBITUARIES

William James Schutz

William James Schutz

Feb 16, 2022

William James Schutz, 69, a resident of Cape Coral for the past 21 years, formerly of Round Lake, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in Cape Coral.  He was born December 10, 1952 in Round Lake, IL to Robert and Anita Schutz, now deceased. 

William was of the Lutheran faith.  He was an avid stamp collector and enjoyed golfing...

Nora Lopez Preciado

Nora Lopez Preciado

Feb 15, 2022

Nora Lopez Preciado, 49, of Cape Coral, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022.

Funeral Services will be held 5:00 PM Friday, February 18, 2022 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 2628 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral, FL 33904 with Father Eduardo Coll officiating. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM...

Maria Luisa Coba Carrillo

Maria Luisa Coba Carrillo

Feb 14, 2022

Maria Luisa Coba Carrillo, 86, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2014, formerly of Mexico, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, in Cape Coral. She was born August 15, 1935, in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico to Mercedes Carrillo and Gerardo Mercedes Coba, now deceased.

Maria was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Andrews Catholic Church and St. Katherine Drexel...

Robert Douglas Shumaker "Shu"

Robert Douglas Shumaker "Shu"

Feb 13, 2022

Robert Douglas Shumaker "Shu", 71, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away after a very brief illness on February 13, 2022, in Fort Myers, FL, in the loving arms of his wife.  He lived in East Aurora, New York and was a seasonal resident in Florida. Robert was born on November 6, 1950, in Malaysia to Charles and...

Thomas Steven Wieczorek

Thomas Steven Wieczorek

Feb 13, 2022

Thomas Steven Wieczorek, 67, a resident of North Fort Myers, FL for the past ten years, formerly of Naples, FL, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 in North Fort Myers. He was born May 25, 1954 in Chicago, IL.

Thomas was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Therese Catholic Church in North Fort Myers. He graduated from Richards High...

Command Sgt. Maj. Donnie Lee Stoneking

Command Sgt. Maj. Donnie Lee Stoneking

Feb 12, 2022

Command Sgt. Maj. Donnie Lee Stoneking, 86, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2016, formerly of Newport News, VA, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 in Cape Coral. He was born August 20, 1935 in Rushville, IL to George and Ruth Stoneking, now deceased.

Donnie was a highly decorated veteran who served 30 years in the United States Army....

Victor Martinez Cuello

Victor Martinez Cuello

Feb 12, 2022

Victor Martinez Cuello, 30, of Lee County, FL, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fort Myers, is entrusted with final care.

Janice Lee Palmer

Janice Lee Palmer

Feb 12, 2022

Janice Lee Palmer, 72, of Cape Coral, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. Memorial Services will be held 6:00 PM Friday, February 25, 2022 at Mullins Memorial, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in honor of Jan to a project she was extremely passionate about:  The Alliance for Period...

Dr. Deogracias Ladao Caangay

Dr. Deogracias Ladao Caangay

Feb 11, 2022

Dr. Deogracias Ladao Caangay, devoted husband, loving father, committed physician, and resident of North Fort Myers, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, in Fort Myers at the age of 76.  He was born in Sagay, Philippines, to Ceriaco & Esperanza Caangay, both deceased. 

He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology and a Doctor of Medicine Degree at Far Eastern...

Jeffrey M. Welch

Jeffrey M. Welch

Feb 10, 2022

Jeffrey M. Welch, 62, recently of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Taunton, passed away on February 10, 2022.

Born and raised in Milford, MA, Jeff was a 1978 graduate of Milford High School and attended Northeastern University.  While at Milford High, Jeff was proud to be a member of the Massachusetts Championship Wrestling Team.  Recently retired, Jeff was a member...

Kenneth Kirk Hicks, Jr.

Kenneth Kirk Hicks, Jr.

Feb 9, 2022

Kenneth Kirk Hicks, Jr., age 97, of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of East Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away in the presence of his daughter Robin Lommel, at Coral Trace Healthcare, on February 9, 2022. He is survived by his son, Robert Hicks (Deborah Dantuma), daughters Robin Lommel and Stacy (Anthony) Mosel. He is further survived by seven Grandchildren, eight Great-Grandchildren,...

James Robert “Bob” Hurst, Jr.

James Robert “Bob” Hurst, Jr.

Feb 8, 2022

James Robert “Bob” Hurst, Jr., 60, of Newark, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on February 8th 2022 at his residence in Cape Coral, Florida. Bob was a 1980 graduate of Newark High School. He was a dedicated firefighter and paramedic for the Newark Fire Department for 14 years and retired as Assistant Chief. Bob will be dearly missed and always remembered. ...

Monica Anne Cooper

Monica Anne Cooper

Feb 8, 2022

Monica Anne Cooper, 49, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past 29 years, formerly of Naugatuck CT, passed away quietly in her sleep Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in Cape Coral. She was born May 4, 1972 in Houston, TX.

Monica was an adventurous and creative spirit. She was born in Houston, TX, and spent most of her childhood...

Joyce Lucille Foust

Joyce Lucille Foust

Feb 7, 2022

Joyce Lucille Foust, 95, a resident of Lee County, FL for over 53 years, formerly of Naples, FL, and Upstate NY, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, in Fort Myers, FL. She was born June 8, 1926, in Perry City, NY to Jerry and Mable Black, now deceased.

Joyce, known to everyone as Lu, was a member of St....

Aida Piantedosi Camerota

Aida Piantedosi Camerota

Feb 7, 2022

Aida Piantedosi Camerota passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 of natural causes, with her beloved son Paul at her side.

Aida was a good friend to many and was always a big part of her community. She grew up in Brockton, Massachusetts, and graduated from Brockton High School in 1948. She met her future husband Tony in 1951 and...

Chad Chavis Jenkins

Chad Chavis Jenkins

Feb 7, 2022

Chad Chavis Jenkins, 39, a lifelong resident of Lee County, FL, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, in North Fort Myers, FL. He was born November 24,1982, in Fort Myers, FL.

Chad was a funny, loving man that lived life to the extreme with no fear. His need for speed and fast paced life always kept us all on our...

Dennis “Denny” Charles Reagan

Dennis “Denny” Charles Reagan

Feb 7, 2022

Dennis “Denny” Charles Reagan, 74, a seasonal resident of Cape Coral, FL and a lifelong resident of Minnesota, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, in Cape Coral. He was born January 11, 1948, in Crosby, MN to Tom and Marge Reagan, now deceased.

Denny was a kind, strong, man with an infectious laugh and smile. His presence brightened any room...

Robert Louis Fitzsimmons

Robert Louis Fitzsimmons

Feb 6, 2022

Robert Louis Fitzsimmons, 53, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past seven years, formerly of Fort Mill, SC, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 in Cape Coral. He was born August 17, 1968 in Buffalo, NY to Bruce Sr. and Rheda Fitzsimmons, now deceased.

Robert was of the Christian faith. He was loved by many and his smile...

Joseph Hoffman

Joseph Hoffman

Feb 5, 2022



Mr. Joseph Hoffman was born on Sunday, January 14, 1940 to the late Luevonner Hoffman, Sr. and Fannie Wright Hoffman in Tuskegee (Macon County), Alabama. “Joe,” as he was affectionately called, confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and united with other believers at Greater Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church where he was a dedicated, faithful servant until...

John R. Reid

John R. Reid

Feb 4, 2022

John R. Reid, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away at home at the age of 77, on February 4, 2022 under the care of Hospice with his loving wife and family at his side. He was born on December 22, 1944, in Buffalo, NY.  John was the son of the late John R and Lois Reid. John married his wife...