Obituaries

May 31, 2021

Modesto Orozco, age 78, of Milford, passed away on May 31, 2021, in Milford Hospital, Milford, CT. Modesto was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to the late Pedro Orozco and the late Placida Delgado. At an early age, his family relocated to Bridgeport, CT where he resided for most of his life. He was a kind and humble man; always...

May 31, 2021

Arturo Lopez Ochoa, 42, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on June 2, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. He was born to Fabian Lopez and Maria Berta Ochoa in Mexico. He is the beloved husband of Lorena Cardenas. Arturo was a very charismatic person who enjoyed socializing. He was always the life of the party at gatherings. He was...

May 29, 2021

Enrique Loran, 90, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on May 30, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was born in Manati, Puerto Rico to the late Restituto Loran and Natividad Alicea. He is the loving husband of Carmen M. Rivera. He lived in Miami, Florida for many years, then relocated to the Bridgeport area. Calling hours will take...

May 24, 2021

Elizabeth Morais Skinner, 57, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on May 24, 2021 in her home. She was born in Brazil to Eugenino Rodrigues and Ana Dias Sousa. She is the wife of Craig Skinner. Elizabeth may have been small in stature but a very tenacious person. She worked most of her life as a housekeeper until...

May 24, 2021

May 19, 2021

Madre Maria Luisa Quiles, age 80, currently of Bridgeport, CT has passed away into the Glorious Peaceful rest of the Lord on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. Sister Maria Luisa as many Graciously knew her, was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Santiago Quiles Albino and the lat Basilia Castellan but relocated...

May 19, 2021

Michelle Marcia Moore, age 56, beloved daughter of Jervis E. Moore and Beryl I. Moore, passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on May 19, 2021, at the Yale New Haven Hospital, St. Raphael Campus, New Haven, CT. Michelle was born in Kingston, Jamaica and immigrated to the United States to pursue the American dream. She was a...

May 16, 2021

Rafael A. Quiles, 36, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on May 16, 2021 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. He was born to Ricardo Quiles and Zulma DeLeon. He was a lifelong Bridgeport resident who attended St. Peter's School and Central High School. Rafael was a dedicated employee at Stop and Shop in Fairfield for many...

May 15, 2021

David Gonzalez, age 56, beloved son of the late Victor Gonzalez and the late Gloria E. Santana passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on May 15, 2021 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. David was a lifelong Bridgeport resident and loved every part of this city throughout his life. He attended Bridgeport Public Schools and after...

May 14, 2021

Rufino Acevedo, 71, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on May 14, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Camuy, Puerto Rico to the late Rufino Acevedo and Enelida DeJesus. He is the beloved husband of Carmen M. Santiago Acevedo. Rufino was a dedicated employee of US...

May 11, 2021

Jorge L. Ramirez Ayala, 59, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on May 11, 2021 in his home. He was born in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico to Angel Ramirez and Margarita Ayala. He moved to Bridgeport, CT when he was 7 years old. Jorge leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving son Anthony L. Ramirez and step...

May 10, 2021

Gabriel “Papo” Figueroa Sr., age 77, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Carmen A. Figueroa of over 50+ years, passed away into the glorious presence of the Lord on May 10, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital, in Bridgeport, CT. Gabriel was born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico to the late Teofilo Figueroa and the late Quintina Carillo, but had relocated to the Bridgeport...

May 8, 2021

Maria Santiago, 90, born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, entered eternal rest Saturday May 8, 2021, at her home in Stratford,Connecticut, surrounded by her family and lifelong friends. Maria was a retiree of Remington, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where she was employed for more than 30 years, and where she made many friends she called her Remington family. Maria was known for...

May 5, 2021

Maria V. Hernandez, age 56, beloved wife of Geraldo Torres, has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on May, 6, 2021 in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT; A lifelong Bridgeport resident Maria is the daughter of Nelida Hernandez; Maria was a woman full of life, who loved more than anything, spending quality time with her family, children and...

May 3, 2021

Fernando Macias Aguayo, age 48, currently of Ansonia has passed away into eternal rest on May 3, 2021 at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT. Fernando was born in Mexico and relocated to the United States back in 1993 and has resided here since. he is the son of Fernando Macias of Mexico and the late Gabina Aguayo. Fernando...

May 1, 2021

Jesus Manuela Aldave Norabuena, age 68, of Lima, Perú, has passed into the eternal grace of the Lord on May 1, 2021 in Griffin Hospital in Derby, Connecticut. Jesus was born in Huánuco, Perú to the late Atanacio Aldave and the late Teofila Norabuena. She is the beloved wife of Julio Asterio Calle Herrera whom she has spent over 50...

April 28, 2021

Elvira A. Febles, Age 72, of Bridgeport entered in the kingdom of God on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Cambridge Manor, Fairfield, CT. Born in la Habana, Cuba, she was the daughter of the late Juan I. and the late Elvira F. Febles; Elvira was a resident of the Bridgeport area since 1995 and throughout time touched many lives which...

April 26, 2021

Gregory "Pete" Flores, 52, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on April 25, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. He was born in Norwalk, CT to Isidoro Flores and Inez Castro Cruz. He was the beloved partner of Yudelkys Guareno. Gregory was a very kind hearted person who genuinely enjoyed helping others. He had a strong personality and always protected...

April 26, 2021

Belkis Rodríguez, edad de 42 años, Nació en Honduras y llegó a los Estados Unidos en el 2001. Belkis fué hija de Sonia Montalbán Rodríguez y Manuel Padilla pero también hija de Ricardo Montalbán quien fue su padrastro. Belkis fué hermana de Jonathan Rodríguez, Cindy Mendez, Karla Ludewig, Alba Padilla, Manuel Padilla, Dennis Padilla y Carlos Hernandez. Belkis trajo a...

April 25, 2021

Richard Frank Pezzella Jr., 56, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on April 25, 2021 in Bridgeport Hospital. He was born to Catherine J. Cervera Pezzella and the late Richard F. Pezzella in New York, New York. He has been an active resident of the city of Bridgeport for many years. Richard was a vibrant person who easily...