Obituaries

Martin Bauza Nieves

Martin Bauza Nieves

April 13, 2023

Martin Bauza Nieves, of Bridgeport, age 56, has passed away into the presence of the Lord on April 13, 2023, in his home.  He is the son of Mariana Nieves and the late Agustin Bauza. Martin was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago.  

Martin is the father of two daughters Delilah...

Rosa Margarita Pagan

Rosa Margarita Pagan

April 9, 2023

Rosa Margarita Pagan, 81, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Northbridge Nursing Home in Bridgeport, CT.  She was born in Manati, Puerto Rico to the late Pedro A. Pagan and the late Carmen Melendez.

Rosa was a dedicated seamstress for a number of years in the garment industry.  In her past...

Marcia Esperanza Lopez

Marcia Esperanza Lopez

April 3, 2023

Marcia Lopez, age 77, currently of Bridgeport has passed away into the presence of the Lord on April 3, 2023, in her home while surrounded by family members.  She was born in Honduras to the late Napoleon Carcamo and the late Sabina Carbajal.  She later became a resident of the United States. Marcia was a genuine soul who loved and...

Bianca N Colon Hernandez

Bianca N Colon Hernandez

April 2, 2023

 

Bianca N. Colón Hernández was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico on July 25, 1997, to Elaine M. Hernández and Hector L. Colón.

Bianca resided in Bridgeport, CT for most of her life. She recently relocated to Vernon, CT with her fiancé Philip Vargas. 

Bianca graduated from Fairfield University in 2019 with a degree in Special Education.  She worked as...

Jesus M. Valentin

Jesus M. Valentin

April 2, 2023

Jesus M. Valentin, 45, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on April 2, 2023, in his Bridgeport residence.  He was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Victor Aviles Valentin and the late Maria Cordova.

Jesus was the handyman everyone looked for to spruce up their homes. Jesus loved creating Puerto Rican dishes that everyone enjoyed.  He...

Maria Do Rosario Spencer-Fonseca

Maria Do Rosario Spencer-Fonseca

March 27, 2023

Maria Do Rosario Spencer-Fonseca, 81, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on March 27, 2023, at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT.  She was born in the Cape Verde Islands to the late Ana Maria Spencer and the late Manuel J. Fonseca.  

Maria was a devout Catholic who humbly served the Lord her entire life.  She was...

Auriol Cueva

Auriol Cueva

March 26, 2023

Auriol Cueva, 97, returned to the loving arms of the Lord in Winter Haven, Florida.  He was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Segundo Cueva and the late Carmen Gonzalez.  He was the widower of the late Anna E. Cueva.

Auriol was a dedicated laborer.  During the times he lived in Puerto Rico he was a prosperous farmer....

Guadalupe Lebron Cruz

Guadalupe Lebron Cruz

March 23, 2023

Guadalupe Lebron Cruz, age 89, of Bridgeport has passed away into the peaceful rest of the almighty God on Thursday, March 23, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family.  Guadalupe was born in Maunabo, Puerto Rico where she resided most of her life until recently when she came to be Connecticut to be closer to her family.  Guadalupe...

Rafael Diaz

Rafael Diaz

March 23, 2023

Rafael Diaz, 96, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 23, 2023. He was born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico to the late Jose R. Diaz and Manuela Rivera.  Rafael proudly served in the US Army during WWII and after his military service, he raised his family of seven children in Bridgeport.  He worked as an Inspector at Jenkins...

Oswaldo Tejeda Gamarra

Oswaldo Tejeda Gamarra

March 22, 2023

Oswaldo Tejeda-Gamarra, 73, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on March 22, 2023, at St. Raphael's Yale New Haven, New Haven, CT. He was born in Lima, Peru to the late Celestino Tejeda and the late Teresa Gamarra.  He is the beloved husband of Lydia Morales Gonzalez.

Oswaldo was a sailor for many years in the petroleum industry...

Lillian Carrillo

Lillian Carrillo

March 17, 2023

 

Lillian Carrillo, age 63, of Bridgeport, CT passed away on March 17, 2023.  Born in Santurce, PR she was the youngest daughter of the late Adrian Carrillo and Nilsa Irizarry Torres. She was a graduate of Harding High School and worked at Key Book Services for many years in Bridgeport.  Lillian was an avid lover of nature.  She enjoyed going to...

Santos Cruzado

Santos Cruzado

March 16, 2023

Santos Cruzado, Jr., age 78, of Bridgeport has passed away from this earth into peaceful rest on March 16, 2023, in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT. Santos was born in Manati, Puerto Rico to the late Santos Cruzado, Sr., and the late Inocensia Robles.  Santos is the husband of Dorothy Cruzado who did not skip a beat as she cared for...

Marie Therese Roche

Marie Therese Roche

March 12, 2023

Marie Therese Roche, 87, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on March 12, 2023, at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT.  She was born in Haiti to the late Joseph Fourtane Roche and Pauline Mayas.  

Marie was a very friendly person whose kind nature endeared her to many.  She enjoyed attending social activities and spending time with...

Fredy E. Mejia Morales

Fredy E. Mejia Morales

March 10, 2023

Fredy E. Mejia Morales, 41, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on March 10, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT.    He was born in Guatemala to the late Nacianceno Mejia and Gregoria Morales.

Fredy was a grand person.  He was a dedicated laborer in the construction industry who worked long hours, he also...

Victor I. Rivera

Victor I. Rivera

March 10, 2023

Victor I. Rivera, 53, returned to the loving arms of the Lord at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT.  He was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Jose A. Rivera and the late Gloria Barrios.

Victor was a dedicated laborer in the construction industry as a roofer.  He was a huge fan of Elvis Presley and was often heard...

Noah Rodriguez

Noah Rodriguez

March 10, 2023

Noah Rodriguez, 4, returned to the loving arms of the Lord at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT after suffering injuries from a tragic car accident.  He was born in Bridgeport, CT to Ashley Aquino and Omar Rodriguez.  

Noah preferred to be called "Supersonic Noah" in honor of his favorite series Sonic the Hedgehog, Knuckles being his favorite...

Felix Velazquez Jr.

Felix Velazquez Jr.

March 5, 2023

Felix Velazquez Jr., 73, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on March 5, 2023, in his Bridgeport residence.  He was born in New York, NY to the late Felix Velazquez Sr. and the late Felicita Rivera Orta Velazquez.  He is the beloved husband of Nancy A. Walski Velazquez for the past 52 years.  

Felix was a dedicated...

Claribel Diaz

Claribel Diaz

March 4, 2023

Claribel "Buba" Diaz, 30, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on March 4, 2023, in Jacksonville, FL.  She was born in Bridgeport, CT to Ivelisse Berrios.  

Claribel was a warm and friendly person.  These attributes endeared her to children who always flocked to her. She was actively involved in the lives of her nephews and nieces.

Claribel...

Awilda Torres

Awilda Torres

March 3, 2023

Awilda Torres, 68, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on March 3, 2023, in her Bridgeport residence.  She was born in Bridgeport, CT to Enrique Morales and Maria Saez.  She is the beloved widow of the late Jose Torres.  

Awilda was a dedicated billing administrator for a number of years and was very detailed oriented.  She was...

Maria Triviño

Maria Triviño

February 28, 2023

Maria Triviño, 98, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on February, 28, 2023, at Cassena Healthcare Center, Norwalk, CT.  She was born in Mosquera, Colombia to the late Pedro I. Triviño and the late Maria D. Triviño.  

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 9:00 AM at Funeraria Luz de Paz, 426 East...