Obituaries

  Ildefonso C. Cuevas was born on July 4, 1944 in Lamayarias, Puerto Rico to Anastacio and Carmen Cardona. They moved to the United States in 1957. Ildefonso went home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2018 in Lakeland, Florida.   Ildefonso is preceded in his passing by his parents, his grandaughter, Noel Cuevas (Virginia) and two nephews Miguel Rosado and Vincent Flores (both of Youngstown, Ohio). He is succeeded in his passing by his wife of 45 years, Judith Cardona....

Margarita Figuero-Rodriquez was born on February 29, 1920 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Maximiliano and Carmen Figueroa. In 2010 she relocated to the United States where she lived in Lakeland, Florida with her daughter Mildred.  On November 7, 2018, Margarita went home to be with the Lord, she was 98 years old. Margarita is preceded in her homegoing by her parents and her son.  She is succeeded by her daughter Mildred of Lakeland, Florida. In addition to her daughter she leaves...

  Charles Gordon Glandt was born on September 30, 1944 to Charles and Lillie Glandt in Fenton, Missouri.  He went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2018 in Lakeland, Florida.  Charles is preceded in his home going by his parents, three brothers and one daughter.  He is succeeded in his home going by his wife of 18 years, Linda Glandt, (Lakeland, Florida) two daughters (Texas) and one son (Bradenton, Florida).  In addition, Charles leaves...

    Martha Toledano Almesiga was born to Eduardo Toledano and Pastoria Almesiga on July 29, 1945 in Holguin, Cuba.  She relocated to the United States and eventually to Mulberry, Florida.  Martha went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2018 in Lakeland, Florida. She is preceded in her passing by her parents and is succeeded by her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many other extended family members. Further obituary information will be updated by the...

Norval (Bobby) Robert Minnear, was born in Mansfield, Ohio, July 8, 1943.  He passed away on November 2, 2018 at the age of 75, at Lakeland Regional Hospital.  Norval was a truck driver by trade.   He is survived by his three sons, Robert W Minnear (Bartow, Florida), James Minnear (St. Petersburg, Florida), and Dwayne Minnear (Jacksonville, Florida),   Additionally, he is survived by his brother William Minnear, seven grandchildren,...

    Robert S. Richmond was born to Virgil and Azubah Mullen-Richmond on December 19, 1927 in Jersey City, New Jersey.    Robert entered into his final rest on October 23, 2018 in Lakeland, Florida. Mr. Richmond is preceded in his home going by his parents and survived by his children and extended family members. Mr. Richmond proudly served his country through his time in the United States Marine Corps.  Mr. Richmond enlisted in the military at...

    Stephen Haley was born November 27, 1955 to Comer and Martha Haley in Erie, Pennsylvania.  He entered into his final rest on October 22, 2018 in Lakeland, Florida. Mr. Haley is succeeded in his home going by his two daughters and his son (Florida).  In addition, he is succeeded by his brother (Pennsylvania). Mr. Haley, prior to his illness was an educator which is where his legacy lies, within the minds of his former students.   There are no...

Rosa Herminia Goris was born December 17, 1932 in the Dominican Republic to Carlos and Baldomera Goris. Rosa went home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2018 in Lakeland, Florida. Rosa is preceeded in her homegoing by her parents. She is succeded by her children, grandchildren, neices, nephews and many extended family members as well. It was in 1954 that Rosa fulfilled her goal of coming to the United States and being a U.S. Citizen. Since coming to America, Rosa has become a great...

John Kurian “ Kunjumon,” 75, of Lakeland, FL passed away, Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday October 11, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 9:30pm and the Funeral and Burial Service on Friday, October 12, 2018 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Indian Pentecostal Church of Lakeland, Florida.             Kunjumon, was born to P.M. John and Aleyamma John of Kochiyil, Poovakkala...

  Wanda Mckinney, 62, of Lakeland, Fl. went home to be with the Lord on September, 15, 2018. Wanda was born on June 18, 1956 in Lakeland, FL to Ruth May Mcleighton and Charles W. Mcleighton. She was a follower of Christ and followed his word everyday. She is preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Geraldine Smith, Evelyn Skinner. Survivors include her life long partner, Catherine Hawkridge; brothers and sisters, Jimmy (Sara) Skinner, Edward (Jean) Skinner, Fred (Jean)...