Obituaries

Apr 2, 2021

Evangelia Reyes, age 96, returned to the Heavenly Father on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Meriden Center. She was born in Coamo, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Jose Maria Rolon and Justina Ortiz prior to relocating to the Connecticut area many years ago. She was the loving wife of the late Juan Octavio Reyes. Eva, as everyone called her,...

Apr 1, 2021

Juanita Rivera, age 85 of Bridgeport, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was born in Coamo, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Felicita Miranda and Jose Luciano Gonzalez prior to relocating to The Bronx many years ago. In her spare time, Juanita enjoyed word searches, bingo, listening...

Apr 1, 2021

Lucia Alicea, of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 1, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Juan Ramon Alicea. Lucia was born in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico on January 10, 1932. Lucia worked for Bridgeport Metal Goods before her retirement with over 25 years of service. She was a woman of great faith and was a...

Apr 1, 2021

Mar 25, 2021

Edina Regina Carmelo, 61, returned to the loving arms of the Lord after courageously battling health issues. Edina was born in Brazil to Antonio and Romilda Carmelo. She immigrated to the United States some time ago and resided in Oxford, CT. Edina worked as a housekeeper and took great pride in her meticulous work. She will be missed by all...

Mar 23, 2021

Fabian Rodriguez, age 75, beloved husband of Maria Rodriguez has passed away from this earth into the Glorious presence of God on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in his home while he was surrounded by his family; Fabian was born in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area at an early age and has resided here since. He...

Mar 22, 2021

Mario Sierra, age 70 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He is the beloved husband of Luz D. Sierra. He was born in Canovanas, Puerto Rico; son of the late Mario D Sierra and Gregoria Sierra . Mario loved being outdoors; participating in any activity he...

Mar 21, 2021

Alicia Lopez, age 82, returned to the Loving arms of the Lord on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at St. Joseph's Center, Trumbull. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. Alicia was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Nicolas Samillano and mother Santa Diaz, prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. She...

Mar 20, 2021

Adalverto Ramos, age 28, the beloved son of Lydia I. Ramirez, Eddy Ramirez, and Adalverto Ramos has passed away on March 20, 2021 in his residence. Chiquitin as many graciously called him was born in Bridgeport and resided here his entire life. He was a graduate of the 2011 Graduating class of Bassick High School. He was a very active...

Mar 20, 2021

Blanca Bonilla Santiago, age 76 most recently of Naugatuck, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury. She was the beloved wife of the late Santos Gonzalez. Blanca was a determined and devoted woman who absolutely loved gardening; she had a true green thumb! When gardening, she practiced following the lunar calendar and had...

Mar 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...

Mar 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...

Mar 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...

Mar 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...

Mar 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...

Mar 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...

Mar 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...

Mar 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...

Mar 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....

Mar 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...