Obituaries

Steven Cartagena

Steven Cartagena

January 20, 2020

Steven Cartagena, age 36 of Waterbury, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico; son of Edgardo Cartagena and Maria Dominguez. Steven loved listening to music; always rapping and joking. He loved telling stories and would be able to talk to anyone, especially talking to elderly people. Steven always...

Teodora Rodriguez

Teodora Rodriguez

January 15, 2020

Teodora C. Rodriguez, age 89 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Bridgeport Hopsital, surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife of Alejandro Rodriguez. She was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Antonio Collazo and Francisca Guzman prior to relocating to Bridgeport in 1968 with her 4...

Monserrate Serbia

Monserrate Serbia

January 15, 2020

Monserrate Serbia, age 95, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord at her Hartford Residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Bienvenido Burgos. Monserrate was born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Jose A. Serbia and Natalia Alvarez. She loved reading the bible and attended several Pentecostal churches in Bridgeport, CT . She always prayed...

Lucas Guzman Medina

Lucas Guzman Medina

January 13, 2020

Lucas Guzman Medina, age 91, entered into Eternal Rest on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Ludlowe Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Fairfield. He was born in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico; son of Benito Guzman and Ramona Medina. Lucas proudly served with the United States Army in the Korean War. During his service, he earned the Korean Service Medal, 2 Bronze...

Carmen Santiago

Carmen Santiago

January 11, 2020

Carmen Santiago, age 66 of Bridgeport, Returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at her residence in her daughter's arms. She was born in Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Maria Rosario and Ismael Santiago. She was a dedicated mother who enjoyed time with her daughters and family. Carmen filled the role of both...

Enrique Acevedo

Enrique Acevedo

January 10, 2020

Enrique Acevedo, age 71 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Bridgeport hospital. He is the beloved husband of Milta Gonzalez Acevedo; his wife of 40 years. Enrique was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico; son of the late Rafael Acevedo and Restituta Velazquez prior to relocating to the Connecticut area at...

Minara Miah

Minara Miah

January 9, 2020

Minara Miah, age 56, of Bridgeport entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Bridgeport. She was born in Brooklyn, NY; daughter of Narcisa Miah and the late Konia Miah prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Minara was a loving and goodhearted woman who loved helping others. She also loved dancing...

Ermys Lugo

Ermys Lugo

January 9, 2020

Ermys Lugo, 80, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, January 9,2020 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was born in San German, Puerto Rico to the late Eloina Matos and the late Eduardo Lugo. She was also predeceased by her beloved, Alejandro Alicea. Ermys worked for the City of Bridgeport for many years as an intake worker. Her...

Jesusa R. Avila

Jesusa R. Avila

January 8, 2020

Jesusa R. Avila, age 85 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. She was born in Barrio Nuevo, Naranjito, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Rosenda and Juan Rivera prior to relocating to the Connecticut area Many years ago. Jesusa was an extremely hard worker and...

Kristhian Canales

Kristhian Canales

January 3, 2020

Kristhian Canales, age 36 of Florida, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord Suddenly on Friday, January 3, 2020 in Ozark, AL. He was the beloved husband of Angie Canales. Kristhian was born in Bridgeport, CT; son of Etanislao Canales and Nilda Quinones prior to relocating to the Kissimmee area. Kristhian is the loving father of Kristian Jonel Canales,...

Orlando Fonseca

Orlando Fonseca

December 31, 2019

Orlando Fonseca, age 43, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2019, at Norwalk Hospital. Orlando was raised in Bridgeport and remained a lifelong Connecticut resident. Orlando is survived by his beloved wife Yaira Zoe Nuñez, and only son, Ethan Orlando Fonseca Nuñez; his parents Mr. & Mrs. Rafael and Iris M. Fonseca, of Bridgeport; grandmother Rosa Rivera;...

Joshua Daniel Rodriguez

Joshua Daniel Rodriguez

December 31, 2019

Joshua Daniel Rodriguez, age 28, Returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord Suddenly on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at his Bridgeport Residence. He is the beloved son of Adriane Rodriguez. He is the loving brother of Andrew J. Rodriguez; the uncle of Ayden J. Rodriguez; grandson of Maria Ortiz and Jose L Rodriguez, Jr.; nephew of Jose L. Rodriguez,...

Joshua Rodriguez

Joshua Rodriguez

December 31, 2019

Joshua Daniel Rodriguez, age 28, Returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord Suddenly on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at his Bridgeport Residence. He is the beloved son of Ariadne Rodriguez. He is the loving brother of Andrew J. Rodriguez; the uncle of Ayden J. Rodriguez; grandson of Maria Ortiz and Jose L Rodriguez, Jr.; nephew of Jose L. Rodriguez,...

Ana Mercedes Robles

Ana Mercedes Robles

December 30, 2019

Ana Mercedes Robles, 97, Returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2019 in he Bridgeport residence. She was born in Lares, PR, daughter of Livorio Robles and Maria Lopez; prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area in 1972. Ana was a very sociable person, who loved being out and about, whether it was shopping or...

Noelia Abraham

Noelia Abraham

December 26, 2019

Noelia Abraham, age 69 of Bridgeport, reunite with her beloved husband, Jorge Cedeño on Dec. 26, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was born in Camuy, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Juan Abraham and Aurora Larroy. Noelia was a very active and happy woman, who loved playing bingo, having cookouts, and found joy in cooking for everyone. She is the...

Victor M. Lopez

Victor M. Lopez

December 25, 2019

Victor Manuel Lopez, 53, currently of Southbury, CT, who resided in Cottage 42, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, in his home after a long illness. He was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, on August 4, 1966, to the late Victor Lopez and the late Eulalia Medina. In April 1975, he came to live at the Southbury Training School...

Carlos Alvarez

Carlos Alvarez

December 25, 2019

Carlos Nieves Alvarez, age 94, of Bridgeport entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Bridgeport Hospital. Carlos joins his beloved wife Beatriz of 52 years and is at rest. Carlos was born in Juncos, Puerto Rico, son to the late Mr. Aquilino Alvarez and late Mrs. Juana Nieves Alvarez. Carlos was born into and raised within an...

Jose Caldera

Jose Caldera

December 25, 2019

Jose "Cheito" Caldera, age 79, of Bridgeport entered into Eternal Rest on Dec. 25, 2019 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He is the beloved and loyal husband of Maria D. Caldera; his wife of 53 years. Jose was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico; son of the late Vicente and Manuela (Nola) Calderas Rios. After relocating to Bridgeport, he was employed...

Lillian Maldonado

Lillian Maldonado

December 21, 2019

Lillian Maldonado, 57, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Hartford Hospital. She was born Ponce, Puerto Rico; daughter of Pedro Maldonado and Hermengilda Ruiz. She is the loving mother of Eric Rosario and Marc Anthony Hernandez; the caring sister of Marisol Ruiz-Shanley, Evelyn Maldonado, Sonia Maldonado, Milagros Maldonado, Pedro L. Maldonado, Jorge Irizarry; and the...

Samuel Morales

Samuel Morales

December 20, 2019

Samuel Morales, age 72 of Waterbury, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Friday, December 20, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury. He was reunited in eternity with his beloved wife, the late Lydia Morales. Samuel was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico; son of the late Pablo and Daniela Morales. He will be remembered as a jokester, who...