Obituaries

March 20, 2021

Carmen Maldonado, age 70, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord suddenly on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her Bridgeport residence. She was born in Bridgeport and resided here throughout her life. She is the daughter of the late Juan Cores and Antonia Campos. Carmen is the caring mother of Lenette Morales, the grandmother of Daniella Rivera and the...

March 18, 2021

In loving memory of Rafael Colon. Pops, Papi, Rafi. On the afternoon of March 18, 2021, Rafael Colon of Bridgeport died at 64. Rafael was born to Jose Antonio Colon Sr. and Elisa De Jesus on September 18, 1956, in Guayama, Puerto Rico. In October 2000, he married Dina Colon and raised four children Karina, Jesica, Kenny, and Kaylee. Rafael...

March 18, 2021

Victorina Pagan, age 84, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonardo Pagan. Victorina was born in Hormigueros, PR; daughter of the late Rafael Lange and Luz E. Gonzalez. Victorina was will be remembered for her kind and loving spirit, whose maternal presence cause many, who were...

March 16, 2021

Frank Casasnovas, age 57, a lifelong Bridgeport resident has passed on to the Peaceful rest of the Lord on March 16, 2021 in His home surrounded by his loving family. He is the son of the late Luis A. Casasnovas and the late Carmen Haydee Casasnovas; He attended Bridgeport Schools for many years including East Side middle School; at a...

March 16, 2021

Francisco Perez Lopez, age 92, the beloved husband of the late Antonia Perez has entered the presence of God on March 16, 2021 in while with his family at home in Lawrenceville, Georgia; Francisco was born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico but had resided in the United States for many years. Until most recently relocating to be closer to his family...

March 15, 2021

Hansel Cabañas Cortez, age 84, of has passed away into eternal rest on March 15, 2021 in Manati, Puerto Rico where he has been residing for the past years soon after the passing of his beloved the late Isabel Cabañas; He is the son of the late Pedro Cabañas and the late Elvira Cortez; He was born in Utuado, Puerto...

March 12, 2021

Luis Sepulveda, age 49, has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on March 12, 2021 in his home. Luis was born in Bridgeport to the Maria E. Sepulveda of Bridgeport and the late Jose A. Sepulveda and resided here most of his life. He attended Bridgeport Catholic schools and graduated from Kolbe Cathedral High School class of...

March 10, 2021

Wilfred Leon, age 65, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord suddenly on March 10, 2021 at Regal Care at New Haven. He was born in New York, NY; son of Samuel Leon and Santa Santiago. He is the father of Melissa Leon; the grandfather of 4; the brother of Lourdes Leon, Elba Diaz, Samuel Leon, Jr., and Gilbert...

March 7, 2021

Reyes Manuel Soto, age 59, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at his residence. He was the beloved companion of Lucila Olmo. Reyes was born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico; son of the late Jose I. Soto and Maria Ruiz prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Reyes is the loving father of Reyes M....

March 7, 2021

Jesus Manuel "Tano" Llanos, age 72, of Bridgeport, CT, has passed into the Glorious presence of the Lord on Sunday, March 7, 2021 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. Tano as many knew him was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to the late Cresencio Llanos and the late Maria Bultron Llanos; but had relocated to the Bridgeport area...

March 6, 2021

Maria Aida Ortiz Ruiz, age 80, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at her daughter's Stratford Residence. She was the beloved wife of Ramon Aponte. Maria was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Santos Ortiz and Rosa Ruiz. Maria is the loving mother of Carmen Flores, Maria Flores, Ima Flores, Lorenzo Flores, Lorenzo Flores,...

March 6, 2021

Isaac Rivera, age 46, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord suddenly at his Bridgeport residence. He is the loving husband of Marisella Garcia-Rivera; his wife of 26 years. Isaac was born in Bridgeport; son of Gregorio and Julia Rivera. He was employed as a truck driver for 25 years; employed by Brown Brothers and later Lillian August. Isaac...

March 4, 2021

March 3, 2021

Carmen M. Otero, age 71, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico; daughter of Carmelo Otero and Ramona Alvarez Negron prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Carmen enjoyed watching Chicago PD with her son and playing candy crush...

March 3, 2021

Dominga Gonzalez, age 59 of Bridgeport, CT passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Dominga was born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico to Adelina Rosario and the late Angel Luis Gonzalez. As a child her family moved from Puerto Rico to Stamford, CT where she attended Stamford Public Schools. She worked for many years at US Games, Inc. in Stamford...

March 3, 2021

Ilsa Ivette Rodriguez, age 55 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Bridgeport Hospital. Ilsa was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico; daughter of Elena Rodriguez prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. She enjoyed watching TV - especially her novellas, going to the park and listening to music. Ilsa absolutely loved cooking...

February 28, 2021

Musician (rapper) and artist Juan Antonio Rivera (better known as Juany) love of life didn’t come to an end with his death. Juany returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at the age of 57 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico; son of...

February 25, 2021

Jorge Rodriguez, age 59, beloved son of the late Ismael Ortiz Rodriguez and the late Josefina Rodriguez has passed away into the peaceful arms of the Lord on February 25, 2021 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport he resided here most of his life. Jorge was a man full of life, who loved his family with all his heart and...

February 22, 2021

Rafael Angel Alvarado, age 54 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord suddenly on February 22, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. He as born in Bridgeport; son of Rosa Alvarado. Rafael is the loving father of Christina Rodriguez, Shayna Rodriguez, Bianca Rodriguez and Jaimie Diaz; the brother of Lydia M. Hernandez, William Correa, Rosa Yvette Alvarado and Maria...

February 20, 2021

Jonathan Perez, age 36 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Feb. 20, 2021. He is the beloved husband of Celina Perez. Jonathan was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on August 15, 1984; son of Victor Perez, Jr. and Dolores Perez. Jonathan will be remembered as a lovable person, with a fantastic sense of humor. His selflessness and consideration spilt...