Obituaries

Feb 8, 2021

Carlita Marengo Roman, age 89 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was born in Lares, Puerto Rico; daughter of Antonio Marengo and Inocencia Roman prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Carlita is the loving mother of Angel Noel Ruiz, Emely Gonzalez, Luis Galarza,...

Feb 7, 2021

Manuel A. Rivera Jr., "Manny" son of the late Manuel Rivera, Sr. and Maria M. Martinez Torres, was born November 3, 1975 in Bridgeport, CT. He attended the Catholic Schools of Holy Rosary and St. Ambrose. He graduated from Harding High School class of 1994. He was in the top ten percent of his graduating class, Class President, sang in...

Feb 5, 2021

Luz M. Garcia - Velazquez, age 93, of Bridgeport, the beloved widow of the late Teofilo Velazquez has passed into peaceful rest on February 5, 2021 in her home. Luz was born June 11, 1927 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. A gentle soul with a beautiful heart. She leaves behind wonderful memories that will be cherished in all of our...

Feb 4, 2021

Edilberto Torres, age 87, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury. He was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico; son of the late Angel Torres Rosado and Andrea Ramos Torres. Edilberto is the loving father of Lillian Velez Torres, Marta Velez and Carmen Perez; the caring grandfather of 7 grandchildren...

Feb 4, 2021

Efren M. Irizarry, age 73 of Shelton, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. He is the beloved husband of Nylda Irizarry. Efren was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico; son of the late Esteban and Felicita Irizarry prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. He...

Feb 2, 2021

Enudio Angel Colon, age 40 of Bristol, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Bristol Hospital. He was born in Bridgeport, CT; son of Enudio Colon and Elizabeth Ribas. Enudio was an amazing man who had a passion for art, especially drawing. He also loved playing video games, especially Call of Duty. Enudio enjoyed wrestling, and...

Jan 30, 2021

Carmen M. Galarza, age 83, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 at her daughter's residence in Orange Park, FL. She was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico prior to relocating to Bridgeport, CT many years ago. Carmen is the loving mother of Solangel Marquez - Brooks and Jorge Galarza. She was predeceased by...

Jan 23, 2021

Jan 23, 2021

Nancy Sulay Rodriguez, age 46 of Bridgeport, returned to the loving Arms of the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. She is the beloved wife of Manuel Miralda. Nancy was born in Honduras; daughter of Samuel Rodriguez and Josefa Escalante, prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Nancy is the loving mother of Herson...

Jan 22, 2021

Nyasia Destyny Rodriguez, age 22 of Bridgeport, Returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Jan. 22, 2021 in New Haven, CT. She was born in Bridgeport to Grisella Pizarro (Alex Martinez step dad) and Daniel Rodriguez. She is the loving sister of Samuel Griffin Rodriguez, Yaretza Ziayla Pizarro, and Alexzine Liasol Martinez; the stepsister of Nancy Roman and...

Jan 20, 2021

Segundo Cruz, age 86, beloved husband of Nelida Cruz, has returned to the Presence of His Heavenly father on January 20, 2021 in his home while surrounded by his family. Segundo was born in Salinas, Puerto Rico the the late Juan Cruz and the late Tomasita Cruz, but had relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Segundo was a...

Jan 19, 2021

Consuelo Cubero Juarbe, age 86 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 at Northbridge Health Care Center in Bridgeport. She was born in Isabela, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Santiago Cubero and Juana Juarbe. Consuelo is the loving mother of Nilsa Grafals, Marta Acevedo, Sol Maria Ocasio, Wilsa Maisonave, and Alberto...

Jan 17, 2021

Margarita Azcatl Cortes, 42, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on January 17, 2021 at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT . She was born in Puebla, Mexico to Isaac Humberto Azcatl and Remedios Cortes. Prior to her illness Margarita was a very hard worker both in laundry and food services. She was an extremely social person...

Jan 15, 2021

Isabel Paitamala de Quiroga, 79, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on January 17, 2021 in Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT. She was born in Lima, Peru to Juan Eulalio Paitamala Parra and Maria Paula Ceballos. While in Peru she worked for the Municipio de Lima and Escalas Department Store. After relocating to the United States Isabel studied to...

Jan 14, 2021

Miguel Mestre, age 94, of Bridgeport has passed away into the Peaceful Rest of the Lord on January 14, 2021 in his home while surrounded by his family. He is the beloved husband of Ramona Mestre whom he married in 1968; Miguel was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico to the late Maria Jose Pagan and the late Pedro Juan Mestre;...

Jan 13, 2021

Eugenia Martinez, age 71 of Ansonia, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Jan. 13, 2021 at Griffin Hospital in Derby. She was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Julian Vazquez and Victoria Vazquez Pastrana prior to the relocating to the Connecticut area many years ago. Eugenia loved to Dance for the Lord. She was...

Jan 11, 2021

On the evening of January 11, 2021, at the age of 58, Edwin Diaz, loving husband and father passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home. He was born on August 10, 1962 in Bridgeport, CT. Edwin was a very hard worker and his dream was to become a firefighter. His passions included Rock and Roll and spending time...

Jan 10, 2021

Aramita Torres, age 68, beloved daughter of Monserate Torres of New Haven, and the late Bernabes Torres has passed into the peaceful rest of the Lord on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT; Aramita was born in Lares, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the United States long time ago at an early age....

Jan 9, 2021

Julio Angel Martinez, age 54 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was the beloved companion of Vilma J. Rivera. Julio was born in Vieques, Puerto Rico; raised in the Virgin Islands; son of the late Roman Martinez and Florita Ortiz Llarraza prior to relocating to Connecticut. He made a true name...

Jan 9, 2021