Obituaries

Jose Carlos Cieza Cubas

Jose Carlos Cieza Cubas

September 5, 2021

Jose Carlos Cieza Cubas, age 87, of Lima, Peru, and the beloved husband of Ana Maria Ascarate de Cieza has passed away suddenly in Bridgeport Hospital while on Vacation visiting his family. Jose was a family man with a joyful giving heart. He loved his family with everything he had. He was a dentist in Peru for many years before...

Carmen  Socorro Ramos

Carmen Socorro Ramos

September 3, 2021

Carmen Socorro Ramos, age 56, currently of Stratford, has passed away into the peaceful glorious rest of the Almighty on Friday, September 3, 2021 in her home. Carmen was born in Salinas, Puerto Rico is the daughter of Felix Juan Ramos and Felicita DeJesus. she had relocated to the United States mainland many years ago, but continued going back home...

Dolores  Perez

Dolores Perez

September 1, 2021

Dolores Perez, age 60, the beloved daughter of the Late Carlos Ayala Pesquera and Consuelo Negron Pesquera, has passed away into the Peaceful Rest of the Lord on September 1, 2021, in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT; Dolores was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico before relocating to the Bridgeport area over 60 years ago and has resided here since. A...

Luis M. Rivera Cruz

Luis M. Rivera Cruz

August 30, 2021

Luis M. Rivera Cruz, age 82, of Bridgeport has entered into the peaceful rest of the Lord on August 20, 2021, in his home, while surrounded by his loving family. Luis is the son of the late Manuel Rivera and the late Balbina Cruz; he was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area some time...

Ramon Matta Rivera

Ramon Matta Rivera

August 29, 2021

Ramon Matta Rivera, age 81, of Bridgeport passed into the Peaceful Rest of God in his home while surrounded by his loving family. He is the son of the late Carmelo Rivera and the late Carmen Matta. Ramon was born in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico but relocated to the United States many years ago and has resided in Bridgeport ever...

Sonia  M.  Rodriguez

Sonia M. Rodriguez

August 28, 2021

Sonia M. Rodriguez, wife, mother and grandmother has passed away into the peaceful and glorious presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ on August 28, 2021. Sonia was born in Juncos, Puerto Rico to the late Aquilino Alvarez and Juana Nieves.

She relocated to Bridgeport, Connecticut many years ago where she resided.

She is the beloved wife of Alejandro Rodriguez, to whom...

Rose Roman

Rose Roman

August 20, 2021

Rose M. Roman (Rivera), age 72, currently of Ansonia, CT has passed away into the peaceful and glorious presence of the Lord on Friday, August 20, 2021 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT; Rose was born in Bridgeport to the late Bienvenido Rivera and the late Isabel Caban and had resided in Bridgeport most of her life. Rose was...

Anika  A Stevens

Anika A Stevens

August 19, 2021

Anika A. Stevens

Sunrise: January 6, 1975 - Sunset: August 19, 2021

“You might as well get the best”. If you knew Anika (more commonly known as “Tia”), you knew that she always wanted the best. Not only the best for herself, but the best for her loved ones. At the very young age of 25, she took on the huge responsibility...

Abigail Arroyo

Abigail Arroyo

August 18, 2021

Abigail Arroyo, 60, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on August 18, 2021 in Bridgeport Hospital. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to Angel Arroyo and Carmen Santos. She was a Bridgeport resident for many years

Abigail was a very humble woman who enjoyed the simplicity of life. She found solace in the comfort of her home and family....

Eloiso Ortiz

Eloiso Ortiz

August 17, 2021

Eloiso "Guito" Ortiz, 80, returned to the loving arms of the Lord after a brief yet courageous battle in his Bridgeport residence. He was born to the late Blasina Perez Ortiz in Comerio, Puerto Rico. He worked as a painter for many years and was meticulous in all he did. He enjoyed playing dominoes and could often be found in...

Carmen M. Malines

Carmen M. Malines

August 17, 2021

Carmen M. Malines (Villanueva), age 53, has passed away into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in her home. Carmen was a lifelong Bridgeport resident, daughter of the late Angelo Villanueva and Bernice O. Villanueva currently of Florida; Carmen was a joyful woman, full of life, full of energy and an unforgettable persona. When you arrived anywhere you always...

Benito Rivera

Benito Rivera

August 16, 2021

Benito Rivera, age 76 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Monday, August 16, 2021 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. He is the loving husband of Lydia Rivera. Benito was born in Barranquitas, PR; the son of the late Telesforo and Antonia Rodriguez prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area. Benito proudly served his...

Rosa Maldonado

Rosa Maldonado

August 16, 2021

Rosa Maldonado, age 57, beloved wife of Eddie Gonzalez of Bridgeport has passed into the Glorious Presence of the Almighty God on August 16, 2021, in Arden House Hamden, CT; Rosa was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the United States mainland many years ago; She is the daughter of Alejandro Maldonado and Dominga Medina; Rosa was...

Epifano Torres

Epifano Torres

August 15, 2021

Epifano Torres, 51, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on August 15, 2021 in his Bridgeport residence. He was born in the Bronx, New York to the late Pedro Torres and Minerva Hance Torres. He was married to the great love of his life the late Keyla Collazo. Epifano was a very hardworking man, who instilled this trait...

Juan Tepale Arroyo

Juan Tepale Arroyo

August 15, 2021

Juan Tepale Arroyo, 45, unexpectedly returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Sunday, August 15, 2021 in New Britain, CT. He was born to Silvestre Tepale Cuautle and Claudia Arroyo Hernandez in Puebla, Mexico. He recently moved to the United States. Juan leaves behind to cherish his memories his loving children; Monica, Diego, Elias, Kimberley, Jennifer, Rogelio, Jesus...

Ernesto Santaella Masas

Ernesto Santaella Masas

August 12, 2021

Ernesto Santaella Masas, age 75, of New Haven, Connecticut, passed away August 12, 2021, in Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT. Ernesto was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico to the late Ernesto Santaella and the late Gloria Masas. He is the husband of Maria T. Santaella whom he married over 53 years ago. Ernesto was employed by the City...

Timothy A. Thornton

Timothy A. Thornton

August 11, 2021

Timothy (Timmy) Adam Thornton, age 54, of Naugatuck, unexpectedly passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He was the loving husband and best friend of Zoraida Pacheco Thornton for 18 years. He was born in Bridgeport, CT on May 11, 1967 and subsequently a long-time resident of Stratford, CT before moving to Naugatuck. A graduate of...

Thomas Duran Hernandez

Thomas Duran Hernandez

August 11, 2021

Thomas Duran Hernandez, 40, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on August 13, 2021 in Derby, CT. He was born to Fransico Duran and Tomasina Hernandez in Miami, Florida. Thomas was lovingly referred to by "Troy" and "Tomaso". He was a joyful family man. He was a hard worker who assured his family was provided for. His generosity...

Rosa Gomez

Rosa Gomez

August 10, 2021

Rosa Gomez, age 99 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Maefair Health Care Center, Trumbull. She was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico; the daughter of the late Pablo Gomez and Riscalda Baez prior to relocating to the Connecticut area.

Rosa is the loving mother of Victor M. Feliz (Miriam Irizarry); the...

Adalberto Rodriguez-Torres

Adalberto Rodriguez-Torres

August 9, 2021

Adalberto Rodriguez-Torres, age 55 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. He is the beloved husband of Wendy Torres. Adalberto was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico; son of Jose A. Rodriguez and Virgenmina Torres-Vasquez. He was a talented autobody technician, who loved everything about cars; from fixing them to...