Obituaries

Nylkia Hernandez

Nylkia Hernandez

July 22, 2021

Nylkia Hernandez, age 41 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was born in Bridgeport; daughter of Isaac and Brumilda Cruz. Nylkia was adventurous to her core; she was a true thrill seeker and enjoyed every minute of it. She was a huge fan of Steve Harvey, MMA, UFC, cage fighting...

Iris Yolanda Reyes

Iris Yolanda Reyes

July 21, 2021

Iris Yolanda Reyes, age 55 of Bridgeport returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Wed. July 21, 2021. She is the beloved wife of Jose Reyes. Yolanda was born in Lares, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Isidro Reyes and Carmen Caban. Iris loved a good party and enjoyed dancing; especially to her absolute favorite, bachata. She will...

Judith Castro

Judith Castro

July 21, 2021

After a long and courageous battle Judith Castro, 68, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on July 21, 2021 in her home. She was born to the late Luis Felipe Soler and and the late Antonia Quiñones de Soler in Camuy, Puerto Rico. Mrs. Castro was a dedicated educator for over 20 years and not only just an...

Elizabeth Negron

Elizabeth Negron

July 21, 2021

Elizabeth "Lisi" Negron, age 51, returned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her Shelton residence. She was born in Bridgeport; daughter of Victor Negron and Margarita Garcia. Elizabeth was often found shopping, getting her nails done and spending time with her sister. She was very particular about her love of scented candles; always having room to...

Lydia Esther Rodriguez

Lydia Esther Rodriguez

July 20, 2021

Lydia E. Rodriguez, age 80 of Bridgeport, entered into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. She was born in Coamo, Puerto Rico to the late Jesus Rodriguez and Maria Engracia Rodriguez prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Lydia will be remembered as a feisty woman who truly enjoyed playing...

Nylkia Hernandez

Nylkia Hernandez

July 20, 2021

Nylkia Hernandez, age 41 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was born in Bridgeport; daughter of Isaac and Brumilda Cruz. Nylkia was adventurous to her core; she was a true thrill seeker and enjoyed every minute of it. She was a huge fan of Steve Harvey, MMA, UFC, cage fighting...

Ernesta Garcia

Ernesta Garcia

July 19, 2021

Ernesta "Nestito", “Beta" Garcia, age 110, of Bridgeport, has entered the peaceful rest into the Arms of the Almighty God on July 19, 2021, in her home while surrounded by her family. Ernesta was a precious gem, born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico to the late Juan Garcia and the late Eleuteria Hernandez and she was the third born of...

Elvin Rivera

Elvin Rivera

July 15, 2021

After a long and courageous battle, Elvin Rivera 51, returned to the loving arms of the Lord at the Connecticut Hospice Center in Branford, CT. He was born in Brooklyn, New York to Teodoro "Junior" Rivera and Guillermina "Yiyi" Orta. He was the devoted husband of Gloria Ivette Rivera. He was raised in New York, Puerto Rico and Connecticut. Upon...

Jose M. Martinez

Jose M. Martinez

July 15, 2021

Jose M. Martinez Sr., age 69, currently of West Haven, CT, passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT. Jose was born in San German, Puerto Rico to the late Felipe Martinez and the late Mariana Valentin. He is the beloved husband of Maria Martinez. Besides his beloved wife, Jose leaves to cherish his memory: his sons, Jose...

Juana M. Alvarez

Juana M. Alvarez

July 15, 2021

Juana Alvarez, age 85, has entered into the presence of the Lord on July 15, 2021 in her home while surrounded by her family. Juana was born in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Unites States Mainland many years ago. She is the daughter of the late Alfonso Marrero and the late Anselma Gonzalez; the beloved wife...

Nicolas Merida

Nicolas Merida

July 12, 2021

Nicolas Merida, age 68, of Bridgeport has passed away into eternal rest on July 12, 2021 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT; Nicholas was born in Guatemala but had relocated to the United States over 20 years ago where he has resided since. Nicolas is the beloved husband of Aura Merida of Bridgeport; He is the son of the...

Cherrie R. Thomas

Cherrie R. Thomas

July 11, 2021

Cherrie Rose Thomas, age 75, of Stratford, has entered the peaceful rest of the Almighty on July 11, 2021 in ST. Vincent's Medical Center. Cherrie was born in Jamaica but had relocated to the United States since 1998 and has resided here since. She is the daughter of the late Esau Haughton and the late Millicent Malcolm. Cherrie was the...

Ana E. Albino

Ana E. Albino

July 11, 2021

Ana E. Albino, 89, returned to the loving arms of the Lord, on July 11, 2021, at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. She was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to the late Sergio Albino and the late Ester Gerera. She is the widow of the late Luis Simeone Crespo. Ana was a dedicated homemaker whose priority was the care...

Kevan Isaac Bonilla

Kevan Isaac Bonilla

July 10, 2021

Kevan Isaac Bonilla, 20, tragically returned to the loving arms of the Lord on July 10, 2021, in New Haven, CT. He was born to Oscar Bonilla and Ana Torres in Yonkers, New York. He relocated with his family to the Bridgeport area where has resided since. Kevan was a prized boxer who trained intensely at Ortiz Boxing in Bridgeport,...

Myra Angulo

Myra Angulo

July 10, 2021

Myra Angulo went home to heaven on July 10, 2021. Myra was born to Jose Sanchez and Rafaela Rodriguez on February 13, 1965 in New York City. She is survived by her other half and husband of 36 years Eliam Angulo. Together with love they raised their 4 children Eliam Angulo Jr, Myra Eleni Flores, Rebekah Elisa Santana, and Justin...

Carmella Michelle Tope

Carmella Michelle Tope

July 7, 2021

Carmella Tope, age 70, of Bridgeport returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late John Tope and Martha Giniocola. She was known for her arts and crafts projects and her "shopaholic" tendencies. Though she was not practicing, she was very religious and...

Julio Calvao

Julio Calvao

July 6, 2021

Julio Calvao, 77, of Ansonia, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born to the late Virginia Martins-Dias on May 15, 1944, in Chaves, Portugal. Julio proudly served in the Portuguese Armed Forces, married his beloved wife, Maria Filomena Calvao on October 3, 1970, and moved to...

Jorge Roberto Lara

Jorge Roberto Lara

July 5, 2021

Jorge Roberto Lara, age 29 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Monday, July 5, 2021, in his home. He was born in Bridgeport and attended Bridgeport Public Schools, graduating from Harding High School. He is the son of Julio C. Lara whom he considered his best friend and Lillian Pagan whom he wouldn't stop smothering with kisses and...

Ernesto Segui

Ernesto Segui

June 30, 2021

Ernesto Segui, Sr., 78, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on June 30, 2021, in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Moca, Puerto Rico to the late Alfonso Segui and Felipa Caban Segui. He is the devoted husband of Olga Valentin Segui. Ernesto was a dedicated machine operator...

Jony Alberto Gomez

Jony Alberto Gomez

June 28, 2021

Jony Alberto Gomez, also known as John Albert Jones or "Maestro John Kwondo," age 57 of Bridgeport, Connecticut, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Monday, June 28, 2021, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He is the beloved spouse of Alexandra Gomez. Jony was born in the Dominican Republic, son of Lidia Suazo and the late Hermenegildo Antonio...