Obituaries

Adao Antonio

Adao Antonio

October 20, 2022

 

Adao Antonio, 73, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on October 20, 2022, at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.  He was born in  Quisambala, Angola to the late Mayinga Zangata and the late Maria Miranda.  He is the beloved husband of Makinsi Kekelele.Prior to immigrating to the United States, Adao enlisted in March of 1961 to join the...

Antonio M. Barraza

Antonio M. Barraza

October 18, 2022

Antonio M. Barraza, age 83 of Bridgeport, the beloved husband of the late Olga E. Barraza, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Puerto Giraldo, Colombia on February 1, 1939, he was the son of the late Justiniano and the late Mercedes Barraza. He was a retired employee of Pitney Bowes...

Gloria Rivera

Gloria Rivera

October 17, 2022

Gloria Maria Rivera, 89, returned to the loving arms of the Lord at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.  She was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico to the late Pedro Mestre and the late Rafaela Rivas.  

Gloria was a woman a great faith and member of the Church of Christ until her retirement and move to Florida. She was a dedicated...

Adrian M. Arroyo

Adrian M. Arroyo

October 16, 2022

 

Adrian M. Arroyo found peace on October 16, 2022.  He was born on December 28, 1975 in Waterbury, CT to the late Edgar Arroyo and Yolanda Jimenez. Adrian is survived by his dear loving wife Daysi Quintanilla, his children Madeline Esposito, Makayla and Anthony Arroyo. His two grandchildren, Christian and Xander.  He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles,...

Jose L. Rodriguez III

Jose L. Rodriguez III

October 16, 2022

Jose L. Rodriguez III, age 46, of Bridgeport has passed away into eternal rest of the Lord on October 16, 2022, in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT.  A lifelong Bridgeport resident, Jose is the son of the late Jose L. Rodriguez II and the late Alba L. Rodriguez.  He was a graduate of Central Magnet High School in Bridgeport....

Carmen M Sotomayor

Carmen M Sotomayor

October 11, 2022

Carmen Maria Sotomayor, 56, returned to the loving arms of the Lord in her home.  She was born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico to the late Jose A. Sotomayor and the late Carmen R. Aviles.

Carmen was a very vibrant person who was a true social butterfly.  She was an avid salsa dancer and took great pride in her Puerto Rican...

Nelson Hernandez

Nelson Hernandez

October 9, 2022

Nelson Hernandez, 59, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on October 9, 2022, at Hartford Hospital.  He was born in Stamford, CT to Felipe and Maria Hernandez.

Nelson was lovingly known by many as Nelly-Nel.  He was a master mechanic who took great pride in his craftsmanship.  He worked meticulously on each vehicle as if it were...

Ivonne Galloza Santiago

Ivonne Galloza Santiago

October 7, 2022

Ivonne Galloza Santiago, age 57, of Bridgeport, has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Almighty on October 7, 2022, in her home while surrounded by those she loved.  Ivonne was born in Puerto Rico but had relocated to the United States and resided here throughout her life.  Ivonne is the daughter of the late Monserrate Santiago and Catalina...

Sylvia Esther Aponte

Sylvia Esther Aponte

October 5, 2022

Sylvia Esther Aponte, 78, returned to the loving arms of the Lord at Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Stratford, CT.  She was born in Aguada, Puerto Rico to the late Santiago Santiago and Emilia Feijoo.

Sylvia leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving children Anibal & Sophia Aponte, Ronnie Aponte & Johan Grace Ofracio, Denise Aponte and...

Carlos A Cabrera-Lopez

Carlos A Cabrera-Lopez

September 30, 2022

Carlos A. Cabrera-Lopez, 54, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on September 30, 2022, at The University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey.  He was born in Ecuador to Juan Cabrera and the late Rosa Lopez.   He is the loving husband of Rosa Cabrera.

Additionally Carlos leaves behind to cherish his memory his adoring children Estefania Cabrera, Juan...

Tomasa Velazquez Rodriguez

Tomasa Velazquez Rodriguez

September 26, 2022

Tomasa Velazquez Rodriguez,

Tomasa Velazquez Rodríguez, aged 98 and a half, beloved widow of the late Ramón Velazquez, passed away on September 26, 2022 in her home while surrounded by those she loved. Tomasa was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico to the late Santiago Rodríguez and the late Juana Peña. She relocated to the mainland United States at a...

Anna E. Cuevas

Anna E. Cuevas

September 26, 2022

Anne E. Cuevas, 80, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on September 26, 2022, in St. Vincents Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT.  She was born in Aguadilla, PR to the late Jose Morales and the late Monserratte Gonzalez.  She is the beloved wife of Auriol Cuevas of Lakeland, FL.  

Additionally, Anna is survived by her daughter Ana Gonzalez...

Lucien Delicein

Lucien Delicein

September 24, 2022

Lucien Delicein, age 80, of Bridgeport has passed away into the presence of the Lord on September 24, 2022, in Apple Rehabilitation Hewitt in Shelton, CT.  He is the son of the Late Eugene Delicein and the late Narina Delicein.  He was born in Haiti but had relocated to the United States where he has resided since.  He is the...

Mercedes Rivera

Mercedes Rivera

September 24, 2022

Mercedes Rivera, age 72, currently of East Haven, CT and beloved widow of the late Pedro T. Rivera has passed away into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT.  She is the daughter of the late Valentine DeJesus and the late Alejandrina Rivera.  She was born in Puerto Rico...

Rosa A. Centeno

Rosa A. Centeno

September 22, 2022

Rosa A. Centeno, 76, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on September 22, 2022, in her home surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Modesto Torres Santos and the late Maria Antonia Vargas Ortiz.

Rosa worked for the State of Connecticut for a number of years but her...

Maria Motta

Maria Motta

September 19, 2022

Maria Motta, 103, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on September 19, 2022, at Southport Healthcare Center, Southport, CT.  She was born in La Vega, Santo Domingo to the late Pablo Holguin and Teolinda Holguin.  She was the beloved widow of the late Casimiro Motta.

Maria was a dedicated teacher who cultivated the minds of many.  She was...

Jose E. Saco La Madrid

Jose E. Saco La Madrid

September 17, 2022

Jose E. Saco LaMadrid, 53, returned to the loving arms of the Lord, on September 17, 2022, in Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, CT.  He was born in Lima, Peru to Eduardo and Lucia Saco.  

Jose is the loving father of Vania Saco and grandfather of Lucia Saco.  He will be missed by a host of friends and relatives.

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Maria Rodriguez

Maria Rodriguez

September 15, 2022

Maria Rodriguez, age 85, of Bridgeport passed into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in her home.  Maria was born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico to the late Jose A. Chevere and the late Obdulia Rodriguez.  She relocated to the mainland United States to New York in the 1950's, then to the Connecticut area where she has...

Felix Carrillo

Felix Carrillo

September 14, 2022

Felix Carrillo, Jr., age 63, of Stratford has passed into the presence of the Lord suddenly on September 14, 2022, in Bridgeport Hospital.  Felix was born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area at an early age.  He attended Bridgeport schools including Bassick High School.  He is the son of the late Felix Carrillo Sr. and...

Luis Figueroa

Luis Figueroa

September 12, 2022

Luis Figueroa, age 64, of Stratford, CT has passed away into the presence of the Lord on September 12, 2022, in his home while surrounded by his family and friends.  Luis was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Carlos Figueroa and the late Ana deJesus, but relocated to the local area many years ago.  Luis is the husband...