Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

June 28, 2021

Luz Elenia Valentin, age 57 of Bridgeport, CT returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on June 28, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Ramon Valentin Rosa and Isidra Feneque Bonilla. Luz enjoyed music, especially bachata, merengue and reggaeton! More than anything, she loved spending time with her family. Luz...

June 27, 2021

Jimmie E. Hines, age 73, was born on March 4, 1948 to the late Ruth Newton. He spent his early childhood years in Patterson, New York. He later moved to North Carolina where he attended HB Suggs High School in Farmville, North Carolina. Jimmy finally came to Connecticut where he reunited with his childhood friend and life partner the late...

June 26, 2021

Gilberto Seda, age 83, of Bridgeport has entered the peaceful rest of the Lord on June 26, 2021 in the Mayaguez Medical Center Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He is the son of the late Monserrate Seda and Juana Colon. He relocated to the United States sometime ago and has resided in the Bridgeport area where he met his beloved wife Petra...

June 25, 2021

Felix Antonio Rodriguez Cabrera, age 78 of Ecuador, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Friday, June 26, 2021 at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT. He is the loving Husband of Rosa Carmelina Suarez. Felix was born in Ecuador, son of the late Julio Rodriguez and Maria Cabrera. He will be remembered as a loving and kind...

June 22, 2021

June 20, 2021

Minerva Melendez, age 77, of Bridgeport, returned to the loving Arms of the Lord on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area. Minerva is survived by her children, Tomas Camacho, Israel (Yolanda) Camacho, Amada Camacho, Juaquin (Marisol) Camacho, Rosalina Camacho and Edith Camacho; 22 grandchildren and...

June 18, 2021

Carmen Gloria Ramos, 67, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on June 18, 2021 in her home. She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Bienvenido Ramos and the late Monserrate Serbia. She relocated to the United States many years ago and has resided here since. Carmen had a very calming presence. She was a talented...

June 18, 2021

Maria Flores-Ortiz, 65, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on June 18, 2021 at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT. She was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico to the late Leonicio Flores and Maria E. Morales. She is the beloved wife of Rafael Ortiz. Maria was a very loving and nurturing person. Because of her innate...

June 18, 2021

June 14, 2021

José A Márquez, 78, of Stratford, Connecticut, passed away June 14, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family. José was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico before relocating to the United States in the 1960’s as part of the second Great Migration. José was a man with a heart of gold,who was humble and generous.. Throughout his life, José focused...

June 14, 2021

Prophet Emile Joseph was many things, a father, leader, mentor, and a friend. He left this world leaving behind many fruits of his labor, teaching us the ways of God so that we can become better individuals and especially better Christians. The prophet made it his responsibility to understand who we are as people to better ourselves. Although he has...

June 13, 2021

On June 13, 2021, Cristina Jorge Torres got her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was 93 years old. Cristina was born on December 15, 1927 in Comerio, Puerto Rico to the late Jose Juan Jorge and the late Nicomedes Torres. In her younger years, Cristina got married and relocated to Norwalk, CT. She later moved to...

June 9, 2021

Bolivar Ortiz Henriquez, 71, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on June 9, 2021 in Maplewood, NJ. He was born to the late Silverio Ortiz and Isabel Henriquez in Penares, Santo Domingo. Prior to moving to the United States he worked as an electrician. Bolivar was a very happy and gentle person who was always willing to help...

June 7, 2021

Reinaldo(Rey) Fuentes, of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on Monday, June 7, 2021 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Paula Fuentes of 65 years. Rey was born in Cidra, Puerto Rico on February 3, 1933. He came to the United States at the early age of sixteen and started working at Cornwall and Patterson, and then...

June 6, 2021

Antonio N. Gonzalez, age 85, of Shelton, Connecticut has passed away on June 6, 2021 in Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT. Antonio was born on January 10, 1936 in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico to the late Ramon Gonzalez and the Late Maria N. Gonzalez. Antonio had relocated to the United States mainland many years ago and has resided here since. Antonio was...

June 3, 2021

George Anthony Correa Jr., 41, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on June 3, 2021 in Seymour, CT. He was born in Fulda, Germany to George A. Correa Sr. and Catherine Mae Haray and affectionately known as "Champ." George was a practical joker with a magnetic personality and quick witted timing. He had a gift for spreading joy...