Obituaries

Rosemary Melendez

Rosemary Melendez

August 4, 2022

Rosemary Melendez, age 44 of Bridgeport passed away into the eternal presence of the Lord on Thursday, August 4, 2022, in her home.  Rosemary is the daughter of the late David Melendez and Luz Colon of Bridgeport.  

Besides her mother, Rosemary is survived by her children Angelique Torres, Judith Torres, Mark A. Torres, Alexia Melendez, Naveah Melendez, and Tyese Boom....

Julian Torres III

Julian Torres III

July 31, 2022

Julian Torres III, age 33, currently of Naugatuck,  has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Almighty on July 31, 2022, in Shelton, CT.  Born in Bridgeport to Julian Torres II and Ana E. Torres he resided here most of his life until his most recent relocation to the Naugatuck Valley Area.  He is the husband of Delia Torres...

Maryliana Martinez

Maryliana Martinez

July 27, 2022

Maryliana Martinez, age 72, of Bridgeport passed away into eternal life on July 27, 2022, in her home.  Maryliana was born in Cidra, Puerto Rico to the late Nazario Martinez and the late Blasina Sanchez.  She relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago and has resided here since.

Maryliana is survived by her children Vicente Colon, Luis Colon, Maryliana...

Liberato DeJesus Reyes

Liberato DeJesus Reyes

July 24, 2022

Liberato DeJesus Reyes, 81, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2022, in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born in the Dominican Republic to the late Juan DeJesus Reyes and Fidelina Torres.  He is the beloved life partner of Maria Pineda.

Liberato was a devoted employee...

Carmen Zoraida  Capeles

Carmen Zoraida Capeles

July 24, 2022

Carmen Z. Capeles, age 58, currently of Ansonia, CT has entered the presence of the Lord on Sunday, July 25, 2022, in Griffin Hospital, Derby, Connecticut. Carmen was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, briefly moving to New York before settling in the Bridgeport area.  Carmen was a woman full of life, with a graceful demeanor. She had a natural gift...

Ananias Castillo Icabalzeta

Ananias Castillo Icabalzeta

July 24, 2022

Ahora bien sabemos que Dios dispone todas las cosas (Rom 8:28)

Dios les bendiga por acompañarnos en este doloroso momento y hacer suya la tristeza por la por la perdida de nuestro querido padre ANANIAS CASTILLO ICABALZETA, el domingo 24 de julio, 2022. Fecha que remarca la historia de nuestra familia, te fuistes por un largo camino sin despedierte.  Hoy...

John H Morgan

John H Morgan

July 24, 2022

John H. Morgan, 57, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on July 24, 2022, at the CT Branford Hospice Center, Branford, CT.  He was born in Huntsville, AL to the late Frank and Patricia Morgan.  He resided in Bridgeport, CT.

John was an accomplished chef who created culinary masterpieces that were enjoyed by all.  He had a fantastic...

Jacinto Bruno

Jacinto Bruno

July 19, 2022

Jacinto Bruno, age 65, beloved son of the late Jose Martinez and Josefina Agosto of Stratford, CT has passed away into the presence of the Lord on July 19, 2022, in Bridgeport Hospital.  He was born in Puerto Rico but relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago and has resided here since.  He is the husband of Monserrate Bruno...

Rosaura "Saro" Jaiman

Rosaura "Saro" Jaiman

July 8, 2022

Rosauro "Saro" Jaiman, 89, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on July 1, 2022, in Ohio.  She was born in Salinas, Puerto Rico to the late Inocensio Ortiz and the late Maria DeJesus.  She is the widow of the late Jorge Jaiman.

Rosauro was a hard-working and dedicated employee of the former Park City Hospital for 30 years. ...

Orlando "Chuleta" Lebron

Orlando "Chuleta" Lebron

July 5, 2022

Orlando H. Lebron, 76, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on July 5, 2022, at the Branford Hospice Center, Branford, CT.  He was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, to the late Jose Lebron and Carmen Gloria Hernandez.  He is the beloved husband of Dominga Montalvo.  

Orlando is affectionately known to most as "Chuleta".  He was a dedicated...

Yelitza Pujols

Yelitza Pujols

July 4, 2022

Yelitza Pujols, 23, querida hija de Yngry Mendez of Bridgeport ha regresado a la casa de Dios el 4 de julio, 2022, rodeada por el amor de su familia.  Yelitza nacio en la Republica Dominicana y se mudo a los Estados Unidos cuando era una niña pequeña.  Ella era una señorita vibrante que le gustaba vestirse bien y visitar a...

Misael  Flores Cuaya

Misael Flores Cuaya

July 2, 2022

Misael Flores Cuaya, age 42, of Stratford, passed away into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, July 2, 2022, in his home. Misael was born in Mexico but relocated to the United States where he has resided for the past 20+ years.  He is the son of Ismael  Flores Luna and Antonia Cuaya Pacheco currently of Mexico.  Misael is...

Luis Rodriguez

Luis Rodriguez

July 1, 2022

Luis Rodriguez, age 64, of Bridgeport has passed into the Presence of the Lord on July 1, 2022 in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.  He is the son of the late Edelmiro Rodriguez and Clotilde Ayala.  Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, he relocated and has resided in the Bridgeport area for many years.  A good man with a heart of Gold...

Andres R Nuñez Nuñez

Andres R Nuñez Nuñez

June 27, 2022

Andres R. Nuñez Nuñez, 56, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on June 27, 2022, in his residence in Bridgeport, CT.  He was born in Alta Mira, Dominican Republic to Andres Nuñez and the late Susana Nuñez.  

Andres was a dedicated employee at Le Coq in Stratford, CT.  He was a talented tailor, as well as an accomplished...

Olga Margarita DeJesus

Olga Margarita DeJesus

June 23, 2022

Olga M. DeJesus, age 78, of Stratford passed into the presence of the Lord on June 23, 2022, in Bridgeport Hospital.  Olga was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico where she met and married her beloved husband of 53 years  Jose Cortez Lopez.  Soon after, she relocated to the mainland United States and has resided here since.   She was a woman...

AJ DeJesus

AJ DeJesus

June 19, 2022

AJ DeJesus, age 17, beloved son of Adolfo DeJesus Sr. and Nadine L. Huertas has passed into the peaceful rest of the almighty God on June 19, 2022, in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT. AJ as many graciously knew him, was a very joyful soul but most would probably consider him an old soul because of how he cared for everyone...

Josephine  Pepe

Josephine Pepe

June 13, 2022

Josephine Pepe, 75, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on June 13, 2022, at Westside Care Center, Manchester, CT.  She was born to the late Nicholas Pepe and the late Josephine Francis.

Services will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Funeraria Luz de Paz, 426 E. Washington Ave., Bridgeport, CT. ...

Efrain Vargas

Efrain Vargas

June 11, 2022

Efrain Vargas, 75, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on June 11, 2022, at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.  He was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to the late Guillermo Vargas and the late Augustina Gonzalez Sanchez.  He is the beloved husband of Carmen Ortiz Vargas.

Efrain had a wide range of interests.  He had an exceptional green thumb...

Higinio Perez

Higinio Perez

June 10, 2022

Higinio Perez, 87, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on June 10, 2022, at Lord Chamberlain Health Care Center, Stratford, CT.  He was born in Salinas, Puerto Rico, to the late Simon Perez.  He was the beloved husband of the late Alicia Perez.

Higinio was a dedicated employee of many years at Armstrong Manufacturing and a landscaper at...

Maria Virgin Wilhelm

Maria Virgin Wilhelm

June 8, 2022

Maria "Virgin" Wilhelm, 56, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on June 8, 2022, at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.  She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Evangelista Wilhelm and the late Providencia Cintron.

Maria cherished the moments that she spent with her family.  She enjoyed listening to music and appreciated the beauty of tigers.

Virgin leaves...