Obituaries

Mercedes Corchado

Mercedes Corchado

December 17, 2022

Mercedes Corchado, 103, returned to the loving arms of the Lord in the comfort of her loving home on December 17, 2022.  She was born in Isabela, Puerto Rico to the late Martin and Francisca Corchado.  She moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut 54 years ago.

Mercedes was a very social person who enjoyed the company of others.  She enjoyed playing music...

Evelyn Ruiz

Evelyn Ruiz

December 16, 2022

Evelyn Ruiz, age 51, of Hamden has passed away from this world into the presence of the Lord on Friday, December 16, 2022, in her home.  Evelyn was born in Bridgeport to Bartolome Gonzalez and Eva Maldonado. She lived most of her life in Bridgeport, graduated from Sacred Heart/St. Anthony School and Kolbe Cathedral High School as well as attending...

Marlon Rafael Cruz Lanuza

Marlon Rafael Cruz Lanuza

December 14, 2022

After a courageous battle with cancer, Marlon Rafael Cruz Lanuza age 35 returned to the loving arms of the Lord on December 14, 2022, at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT.  He was born in Nicaragua to Pedro Pablo Cruz and Blanca Rosa Lanuza.

Marlon was an avid soccer fan, both as a spectator and player.  He was a...

Myrna Randolph

Myrna Randolph

December 12, 2022

Myrna Randolph, age 68, of Stratford, has passed into peaceful rest on Monday, December 12, 2022, in Connecticut Hospice, Branford, CT.  Myrna was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, to the late Carlos M. Muñoz and the late America Morales.  She relocated to the mainland of the United States at a young age and has resided here since.

She is...

Freddy Ortiz, Jr.

Freddy Ortiz, Jr.

December 9, 2022

After a courageous battle with cancer, Freddy Ortiz Jr., 48, returned to the loving arms of the Lord in Tempe, Arizona.  He was born in Bridgeport, CT to Freddy Ortiz and Celia Vargas.

Freddy was a very kind soul who enjoyed helping others.  He enjoyed playing handball, reading and watching the History Channel.  He was a music aficionado who was...

Maria Colon

Maria Colon

December 7, 2022

Maria Colon, age 77, of Bridgeport has passed into the presence of the Lord on December 7, 2022 in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.  Maria was born in Villalba, Puerto Rico  on February 10, 1945 to the Late Juan B. Colon and the late Lucia Torres. Maria relocated to the United States mainland with her children where she has resided since....

Aida I. Colon

Aida I. Colon

December 7, 2022

Aida I. Colon, 54, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT.  She was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to Eduardo Colon and Gloria E. Negron.

Aida was very loving and respected person.  She worked diligently as a paralegal secretary for a number of years.  She...

Emilio Merced

Emilio Merced

December 6, 2022

 

Emilio Merced Jr., 64 years young, of Bridgeport, CT passed away on December 6, 2022.

He leaves behind his loving wife, mother, father, four sisters, two brothers, four daughters, eight grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Emilio was born in Manhattan, NY, but he was raised in Ponce, Puerto Rico by his grandmother. He grew up and...

Victor M. Diaz

Victor M. Diaz

December 3, 2022

Victor M. Diaz, age 73, beloved son of the late Ramon Diaz and the late Maria D. Diaz has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2022, in his home.  Victor was born in Barrio Anones, Naranjito, Puerto Rico but relocated to the United States mainland some time ago. He was employed for many...

Maria Del Carmen Otero

Maria Del Carmen Otero

December 2, 2022

Maria Del Carmen Otero, 66, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Friday, December 2, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico to the late Carlos Cruz and Angela Colon.

Maria leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving children Josue Otero, Ezequiel Otero...

Juan C. Jimenez

Juan C. Jimenez

December 1, 2022

Juan Carlos Jimenez, 39, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, December 1, 2022, in the comfort of his home.  He was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to Orlando Jimenez and the late Marisol Nieves.  

Juan was a sports enthusiast who routed for the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Eagles.  He was an avid gamer...

Jose L. Calderon

Jose L. Calderon

November 27, 2022

Jose L. Calderon, 73, entered into eternal rest on November 27, 2022 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT.  He was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico to the late Antonio Calderon and the late Cruz Negron.  He is the beloved husband of Myriam Calderon.  

Jose was lovingly referred to by many as "Yogi".  He was a true American...

Louis Nieves Jr.

Louis Nieves Jr.

November 26, 2022

Louis Nieves Jr. the son of the late Luis Nieves and Awilda Torres, departed this life on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at his home in Bridgeport, CT.  Louis spent his childhood and school age in Norwalk with his other parents, Pops, the late Clifford Keels, and his Mimi Pastor Elizabeth Keels.  He attended the Norwalk Public School System.

Louis was...

Eduardo Rodriguez

Eduardo Rodriguez

November 24, 2022

Eduardo Rodriguez, 89, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on November 24, 2022, at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT.  He was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico to the late Pascual Rodriguez and the late Gracia Gomez.  

Eduardo proudly served this country in the United States Army.  He bravely fought in the Korean War.  Additionally he...

Ines Gouveia

Ines Gouveia

November 23, 2022

Ines Gouveia, age 81, formerly of Bridgeport CT, has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Almighty God on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in Bristol Hospital, with family by her side.  Ines was born in Madeira, a Portuguese island, in the town of Ribeira da Vaca where she resided until the young age of 25.  She married her husband,...

Gaudencio Antonio Ramirez Perez

Gaudencio Antonio Ramirez Perez

November 22, 2022

Gaudencio Antonio Ramirez Perez, age 35, of Bridgeport has passed away into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, in the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, CT.  Gaudencio was born in Atlixco Puebla, Mexico but had relocated to the United States with his family many years ago and has resided here since.  Many graciously knew...

Israel Hernandez Crespo

Israel Hernandez Crespo

November 21, 2022

Israel Hernandez Crespo was called home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2022, at the age of 69.  Israel was born on May 1, 1953 to the late Carmen Martinez in Lares, Puerto Rico.  Israel resided in Stamford and Bridgeport, Connecticut for most of his life.  After his retirement from the janitorial industry he moved to Camden, NJ....

Enid Gonzalez

Enid Gonzalez

November 21, 2022

Enid Gonzalez, age 62, of Bridgeport passed away into the peaceful rest of God on November 21, 2022, in Gardner Heights Healthcare Center, Shelton, CT.  She is the daughter of the late Victor L. Molina and the late Ramona Molina.  Born in Bridgeport she resided here where she enjoyed many of the blessings of living in an urban city, such...

Enrique Delgado

Enrique Delgado

November 18, 2022

Enrique Delgado, 76, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on November 18, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury, CT. He was born in Lares, Puerto Rico to the late Eladio Delgado and Rosa M. Velez.  

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Funeraria Luz de Paz, 426  East...

Madeline Pantoja-Vega

Madeline Pantoja-Vega

November 12, 2022

 

Madeline Pantoja-Vega, age 51, currently of Florida has passed away into the Presence of the Lord on November 12, 2022. Madeline was born in Brooklyn, New York to William Pantoja and Adelina Dileo.  She is the beloved wife of Gilbert Vega.  At an early age, she relocated to the Bridgeport area where she resided for many years before most...