Obituaries

January 8, 2021

Nilsa Iris DeLeon, age 58 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Shady Knolls Health Center in Seymour. She was born in Bridgeport, CT; daughter of Milan DeLeon and Carmen Hernandez. Nilsa is the loving mother of Melissa Billups, Wendy Fontanez, Fabian DeLeon and Johnathan DeLeon; the adoring grandmother of Kayla...

January 8, 2021

Vierge Altagrace Leticia Servil Louis, age 83, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Jan. 8, 2021. She was born in Haiti; daughter of the late Saint Armand Servil and Sainprelia Albatre prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Vierge is the loving mother of Anne Marie L. (Widvinx) Alceus, Aronne L. (Oginel) Pierre, and...

January 8, 2021

January 5, 2021

Juana Vazquez, age 73 most recently of Derby, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by love. Juana was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Agustine Maldonado and Cruz Marquez prior to relocating to the Connecticut area many years ago. Juana is the loving mother of Marisol...

January 4, 2021

Alfredo Gonzalez, age 59 of Bridgeport CT, returned to the Loving arms of the Lord on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He is the beloved husband of Carmen Jimenez. Alfredo was born in Adjuntas, PR prior to relocating to Bridgeport many years ago. He has left behind his beloved Mother Aurianerida Gonzalez , along with his...

January 3, 2021

Marilyn Rodriguez Ortiz, 59, returned to the Loving arms of the Lord on January 3, 2021 in Bridgeport, CT. She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Rafael Rodriguez Martinez and Blanca Lydia Ortiz Robles. Marilyn was a very social person who loved to dance, play dominoes and spend time with her friends. She was an avid bingo...

December 31, 2020

Wilson Alberto Santos Ramirez, 53, returned to the loving arms of the Lord at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. He was born to the late Luis Santos and Maria Angelica Ramirez in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Wilson was a very family oriented person who enjoyed spending time with his family. He was very hands on especially with his grandchildren whom...

December 31, 2020

Maria Luisa Ayala, 97, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on December 31, 2020 in her home surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Cidra, Puerto Rico to the late Juan Sanchez and the late Marcolina Velez. She was married for more than 40 years to the late Antonio Ayala. Maria and her husband...

December 30, 2020

Jennie Castro, age 66 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Dec. 30, 2020 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. She was born in Bridgeport; daughter of the late Julio Castro-Nuñez and Juanita Castro-Garcia. Jennie is the loving wife of Heriberto Bellido, Sr. She is the loving mother of Wendy L (Michael) Figueroa and Melanie (Jose)...

December 30, 2020

Josef Arreaga, age 26, of Milford, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away unexpectedly on the 30th of December in the comfort of his home. He was the son of Jennifer Ocasio, Mike Lavelanet, and Jose Arreaga. Josef graduated from Naugatuck High School, NVCC and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. He loved the outdoors; whether hiking, snowboarding or exploring the...

December 28, 2020

Hector Luis Gonzalez, age 82, of Bridgeport has passed away into eternal rest on December 28, 2020 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT; Hector was born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area. Many years ago, most knew hector Hector from the Lafayette Barber Shop which was located in the Lafayette Plaza later renamed Crossroads...

December 27, 2020

Alejandro (Alejo) Rivera-Hernandez was born May 12, 1928 in Moca Puerto Rico. His parents Lorenzo & Aurelia Rivera had a finca and at the young age of 10, his job was to care for the all the horses and to also fill 100-pound bags of coffee beans which he took to the market, two on each side of a horse...

December 25, 2020

Luz M. Figueroa, age 46, beloved daughter of the late Abraham figueroa and the late Miriam Figueroa, passed away into eternal rest on December 25, 2020 in her home. Luz was born in Bridgeport and after some time had relocated most recently in Hamden, CT; A vibrant woman with a heart focused on those she loved. a passionate woman who...

December 25, 2020

Marcelino Plaza, age 63 of Bridgeport has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on December 25, 2020 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT; Marcelino was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico to the late Marcelino Plaza, Sr. and to Milagros Santiago currently of Bridgeport; Marcelino was a man of little words, but much to say; The husband...

December 24, 2020

George John Kapetaneas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son-in-law, uncle, and friend, went home to God on December 24th, 2020. He was 62 years young. Warmly referred to as “Baba” by his four children, “Baby” by his wife, and “Big George” by his many loving friends; George was born in Sparti, Laconia, Greece, on September 25th, 1958, where he spent...

December 23, 2020

Arllin Collier, age 57 most recently of West Haven, returned to the loving Arms of the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 surrounded by love. She was born in Bridgeport; daughter of Venancio Berrios and Graciosa Ayala-Berrios. Arllin will be remembered for her admirable sense of humor and magnetic presence. She will truly be missed by all who loved family!...

December 21, 2020

Orfelina Ines Belen Mariano, age 69, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Dec. 21, 2020 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was born in the Dominican Republic prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area to be with her family. Orfelina was an amazing woman who would always help anyone out. She always had a smile on her face, whether...

December 21, 2020

Jorge Emilio Meyen returned to the loving arms of the Lord suddenly on Dec. 21, 2020 at Stamford Hospital. He was born in Guatemala; beloved son of Jose Pedro Meyen and Alejandra Meyen de Rosario Prior. He is survived by his brother, Margarito Noel Meyen of Stamford. Family and friends are invited to attend Calling Hours prior to his repatriation...

December 18, 2020

Leonor Torres, 80, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on December 18, 2020 in Bridgeport, CT. She was born in Mexico to the late Esteban Torres and Cleofas Coronel. She moved to the United States some time ago. Leonor was a very happy person who enjoyed socializing. She enjoyed visiting loved ones, going to parties and dancing. She...

December 18, 2020

Sevillana Cerron, age 88 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Dec. 18, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by love. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel Cerron. Sevillana was born in Peru; loving daughter of the late Andres Chinchay and Carmen Gallegos prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. She...