Obituaries

Librada Flores

Librada Flores

January 2, 2023

Librada Flores, 88, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on January 2, 2023, at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.  She was born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico to the late Alejo Pagan and Matilde Llanes.  She moved to Connecticut many years ago where she worked and raised her family.

Librada was a dedicated laborer both at VCA and Emson Research...

Adrian Lopez

Adrian Lopez

January 1, 2023

 

  Adrian Lopez, 23, was tragically taken on January 1, 2023, in Hamden, CT. He was born on October 3, 1999, in Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, CT to Dania Lopez and Terrence Clark both of Bridgeport, CT. Adrian, also known as “AD” to his family and friends was a genuine, humble and funny young man who loved to crack...

Jonathon Irby

Jonathon Irby

December 27, 2022

Jonathon Irby, age 58, of Stratford, has passed into peaceful eternal rest on December 27, 2022, in his home while surrounded by his family. Jonathan was born in Bridgeport to the late Rufus & Mary Irby, and resided in the area during his entire life. Jonathan appreciated the warmer months as it meant looking forward to enjoying great times with...

Juan Pablo Vega Martinez

Juan Pablo Vega Martinez

December 22, 2022

Juan Pablo Vega Martinez, age 68, of Bridgeport has passed away into the peaceful rest of the lord on December 22, 2022, in Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT; Juan was bornin Guayama, Puerto Rico but has resided here for many years since he relocated to the mainland United States.  He is the son of the late Juan P. Vega Ledee and...

Clorinda Gutierrez

Clorinda Gutierrez

December 19, 2022

Clorinda Gutierrez, 83, returned to the loving arms of the Lord in the comfort of her Stratford residence.  She was born in Santa Isabela, Puerto Rico to the late Emilio Esbri and the late Bernardina DeJesus.  She was the beloved widow of Jose Gutierrez. She moved to the Bridgeport area in 1992.  

Clorinda was a loving person.  She was...

Danny B Velez

Danny B Velez

December 19, 2022

Danny B. Velez, 53, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on December 19, 2022, at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Raul Velez and Ramona Navarez.

Danny leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving parents, beloved wife Nelly Velez, son Jeynner A. Castillo, siblings Norma Semiday, Mary Semiday, Nancy Velez, Ricardo Semiday,...

Mercedes Corchado

Mercedes Corchado

December 17, 2022

Mercedes Corchado, 103, returned to the loving arms of the Lord in the comfort of her loving home on December 17, 2022.  She was born in Isabela, Puerto Rico to the late Martin and Francisca Corchado.  She moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut 54 years ago.

Mercedes was a very social person who enjoyed the company of others.  She enjoyed playing music...

Evelyn Ruiz

Evelyn Ruiz

December 16, 2022

Evelyn Ruiz, age 51, of Hamden has passed away from this world into the presence of the Lord on Friday, December 16, 2022, in her home.  Evelyn was born in Bridgeport to Bartolome Gonzalez and Eva Maldonado. She lived most of her life in Bridgeport, graduated from Sacred Heart/St. Anthony School and Kolbe Cathedral High School as well as attending...

Marlon Rafael Cruz Lanuza

Marlon Rafael Cruz Lanuza

December 14, 2022

After a courageous battle with cancer, Marlon Rafael Cruz Lanuza age 35 returned to the loving arms of the Lord on December 14, 2022, at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT.  He was born in Nicaragua to Pedro Pablo Cruz and Blanca Rosa Lanuza.

Marlon was an avid soccer fan, both as a spectator and player.  He was a...

Myrna Randolph

Myrna Randolph

December 12, 2022

Myrna Randolph, age 68, of Stratford, has passed into peaceful rest on Monday, December 12, 2022, in Connecticut Hospice, Branford, CT.  Myrna was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, to the late Carlos M. Muñoz and the late America Morales.  She relocated to the mainland of the United States at a young age and has resided here since.

She is...

Freddy Ortiz, Jr.

Freddy Ortiz, Jr.

December 9, 2022

After a courageous battle with cancer, Freddy Ortiz Jr., 48, returned to the loving arms of the Lord in Tempe, Arizona.  He was born in Bridgeport, CT to Freddy Ortiz and Celia Vargas.

Freddy was a very kind soul who enjoyed helping others.  He enjoyed playing handball, reading and watching the History Channel.  He was a music aficionado who was...

Maria Colon

Maria Colon

December 7, 2022

Maria Colon, age 77, of Bridgeport has passed into the presence of the Lord on December 7, 2022 in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.  Maria was born in Villalba, Puerto Rico  on February 10, 1945 to the Late Juan B. Colon and the late Lucia Torres. Maria relocated to the United States mainland with her children where she has resided since....

Aida I. Colon

Aida I. Colon

December 7, 2022

Aida I. Colon, 54, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT.  She was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to Eduardo Colon and Gloria E. Negron.

Aida was very loving and respected person.  She worked diligently as a paralegal secretary for a number of years.  She...

Emilio Merced

Emilio Merced

December 6, 2022

 

Emilio Merced Jr., 64 years young, of Bridgeport, CT passed away on December 6, 2022.

He leaves behind his loving wife, mother, father, four sisters, two brothers, four daughters, eight grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Emilio was born in Manhattan, NY, but he was raised in Ponce, Puerto Rico by his grandmother. He grew up and...

Victor M. Diaz

Victor M. Diaz

December 3, 2022

Victor M. Diaz, age 73, beloved son of the late Ramon Diaz and the late Maria D. Diaz has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2022, in his home.  Victor was born in Barrio Anones, Naranjito, Puerto Rico but relocated to the United States mainland some time ago. He was employed for many...

Maria Del Carmen Otero

Maria Del Carmen Otero

December 2, 2022

Maria Del Carmen Otero, 66, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Friday, December 2, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico to the late Carlos Cruz and Angela Colon.

Maria leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving children Josue Otero, Ezequiel Otero...

Juan C. Jimenez

Juan C. Jimenez

December 1, 2022

Juan Carlos Jimenez, 39, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, December 1, 2022, in the comfort of his home.  He was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to Orlando Jimenez and the late Marisol Nieves.  

Juan was a sports enthusiast who routed for the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Eagles.  He was an avid gamer...

Jose L. Calderon

Jose L. Calderon

November 27, 2022

Jose L. Calderon, 73, entered into eternal rest on November 27, 2022 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT.  He was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico to the late Antonio Calderon and the late Cruz Negron.  He is the beloved husband of Myriam Calderon.  

Jose was lovingly referred to by many as "Yogi".  He was a true American...

Louis Nieves Jr.

Louis Nieves Jr.

November 26, 2022

Louis Nieves Jr. the son of the late Luis Nieves and Awilda Torres, departed this life on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at his home in Bridgeport, CT.  Louis spent his childhood and school age in Norwalk with his other parents, Pops, the late Clifford Keels, and his Mimi Pastor Elizabeth Keels.  He attended the Norwalk Public School System.

Louis was...

Eduardo Rodriguez

Eduardo Rodriguez

November 24, 2022

Eduardo Rodriguez, 89, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on November 24, 2022, at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT.  He was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico to the late Pascual Rodriguez and the late Gracia Gomez.  

Eduardo proudly served this country in the United States Army.  He bravely fought in the Korean War.  Additionally he...

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