Obituaries

Aurea Ribot

Aurea Ribot

January 23, 2023

Aurea Ribot, age 97, of Bridgeport, CT has passed from this earth into the presence of the Almighty God on January 23, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family.  Aurea was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to the late Pedro Martinez Lebron and the late Paula Montalvo Ortiz.  In the late 1950's she relocated to the mainland of...

Israel Pagan

Israel Pagan

January 22, 2023

Izzy Pagan, 63, resident of Shelton, CT passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on January 22, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT. He was the son of Luis Pagan and Margarita Medina. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico and raised inBridgeport, CT with his mother Margarita.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his...

Marlen D. Cortez de Zecena

Marlen D. Cortez de Zecena

January 21, 2023

Marlen Del Carmen Cortez de Zecena, age 43, currently of Boston, Mass. has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on January 23, 2023 in the Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island.  Marlen was born in El Salvador to the late Everilda Cortez Leiva and relocated to the United States about 8 years ago.  Marlen loved the Lord...

Joan M. Forgas Borrero

Joan M. Forgas Borrero

January 18, 2023

Joan M. Forgas Borrero, 32, of Bridgeport, CT tragically returned to the loving arms of the Lord as a result of a vehicular accident.  She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Julio Forgas and the late Blanca I. Borrero.

Joan was a very joyful person who was always willing to help others.  She was an extremely creative person who...

Nathan Lee Montalvo

Nathan Lee Montalvo

January 18, 2023

Nathan Lee Montalvo, 42, of West Haven, CT tragically returned to the loving arms of the Lord in New York.  He was born in Bridgeport, CT to Jose Montalvo and the late Awilda Cosme.  

Nathan was a very charismatic person whose presence filled every room he entered.  He was a dedicated truck driver for many years.  He was a...

Jose Domingo Soler

Jose Domingo Soler

January 8, 2023

Jose Domingo Soler, 65, returned to the loving arms of the Lord in his residence.  He was born in Camuy, Puerto Rico to the late Luis Villanueva and the late Antonia Quiñones.  He proudly served this country in the United States Army.

Jose leaves behind to honor his memory his loving sister Aquitania Soler and brothers Felipe II, Bienvenido and...

Luis Companiony

Luis Companiony

January 8, 2023

Luis Raymond Companiony, 41, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on January 8, 2023, at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.  He was born in Bridgeport, CT to Jose Companiony of Philadelphia, PA and Norma Santos Daigle of Meriden, CT.

Luis was a car enthusiast who took great pride in the detail work he tended to on all cars.  He...

Nereida Garcia Gonzalez

Nereida Garcia Gonzalez

January 7, 2023

Nereida Garcia Gonzalez, 70, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on January 7, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT.  She was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to the late Ramon Garcia and Ana Gonzalez.  

Nereida was a very humble person. She courageously battled her recent illness with grace and dignity.   She was a...

Angelo Ordanell Morel de Jesus

Angelo Ordanell Morel de Jesus

January 6, 2023

Angelo Ordanell Morel de Jesus, 45, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on January 6, 2023, in his Bridgeport residence.  He was born in the Dominican Republic to Pedro Morel and Monica De Jesus Morel.  

Angelo leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Isamal Alcantara Morel, his precious daughter Larimar Morel, his siblings Nelson Quenen, Jenny...

Manuel Luis Loja Bacuilima

Manuel Luis Loja Bacuilima

January 4, 2023

Manuel Luis Loja Bacuilima, 63, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on January 4, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT.  He was born in Cuenca, Ecuador to the late Manuel Espiritu Loja and Maria Rosa Elena Bacuililma.

Luis was a very kind person who was always willing to help others.  He was a very dedicated...

Aracelia Castellano

Aracelia Castellano

January 4, 2023

Aracelia Castellano, age 76, of Bridgeport has passed into the peaceful rest of the almighty God on January 4, 2023 in Northbridge Healthcare Center, Bridgeport, CT.  She is the daughter of the late Eladio Montalvo and the late Anatasia Toro.  She was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico but moved to the United States mainland many years ago and has resided...

Francisco "Quito" Borres

Francisco "Quito" Borres

January 3, 2023

 

Francisco “Quito” Borres

 

Francisco Borres, 92, of Monroe Connecticut, formerly of Bridgeport CT, and originally of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico died at home surrounded by family on January 3, 2023.  Born in Morovis, Puerto Rico, Francisco died after a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer. He was the beloved husband of Guillermina Carreras Borres. He was the...

Edwin Cedeño

Edwin Cedeño

January 3, 2023

Edwin Cedeño Muñoz, Sr., age 90, of Bridgeport has passed away into the peaceful arms of the Lord on January 3, 2023, at the Arden Nursing Home in Hamden, CT.  He was born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico and was the son of the late Tomas Cedeño and Ramona Muñoz.  He resided in Bridgeport for 62 years. Edwin was predeceased by his...

Rose Janine Decoste Florus

Rose Janine Decoste Florus

January 2, 2023

Rose Janine Decoste Florus, 82, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on 1/2/2023 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT.  She was born in Haiti and immigrated to the United States a number of years ago.  

Rose spent many years in Haiti working in the fashion industry as a clothing designer.  She was also passionate about flowers...

Librada Flores

Librada Flores

January 2, 2023

Librada Flores, 88, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on January 2, 2023, at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.  She was born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico to the late Alejo Pagan and Matilde Llanes.  She moved to Connecticut many years ago where she worked and raised her family.

Librada was a dedicated laborer both at VCA and Emson Research...

Adrian Lopez

Adrian Lopez

January 1, 2023

 

  Adrian Lopez, 23, was tragically taken on January 1, 2023, in Hamden, CT. He was born on October 3, 1999, in Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, CT to Dania Lopez and Terrence Clark both of Bridgeport, CT. Adrian, also known as “AD” to his family and friends was a genuine, humble and funny young man who loved to crack...

Jonathon Irby

Jonathon Irby

December 27, 2022

Jonathon Irby, age 58, of Stratford, has passed into peaceful eternal rest on December 27, 2022, in his home while surrounded by his family. Jonathan was born in Bridgeport to the late Rufus & Mary Irby, and resided in the area during his entire life. Jonathan appreciated the warmer months as it meant looking forward to enjoying great times with...

Juan Pablo Vega Martinez

Juan Pablo Vega Martinez

December 22, 2022

Juan Pablo Vega Martinez, age 68, of Bridgeport has passed away into the peaceful rest of the lord on December 22, 2022, in Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT; Juan was bornin Guayama, Puerto Rico but has resided here for many years since he relocated to the mainland United States.  He is the son of the late Juan P. Vega Ledee and...

Clorinda Gutierrez

Clorinda Gutierrez

December 19, 2022

Clorinda Gutierrez, 83, returned to the loving arms of the Lord in the comfort of her Stratford residence.  She was born in Santa Isabela, Puerto Rico to the late Emilio Esbri and the late Bernardina DeJesus.  She was the beloved widow of Jose Gutierrez. She moved to the Bridgeport area in 1992.  

Clorinda was a loving person.  She was...

Danny B Velez

Danny B Velez

December 19, 2022

Danny B. Velez, 53, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on December 19, 2022, at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Raul Velez and Ramona Navarez.

Danny leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving parents, beloved wife Nelly Velez, son Jeynner A. Castillo, siblings Norma Semiday, Mary Semiday, Nancy Velez, Ricardo Semiday,...