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Ricardo Angel Martinez
Aug. 05, 2019
Ricardo Angel Martinez, 26, passed away on August 5, 2019 in Fort Myers, Florida where he had been a resident for the past three years. Ricardo was born on June 2, 1993 in Hartford, Connecticut, but spent most of his life in Waterbury, Connecticut.He loved to play basketball, football, tennis,...
Ariya Jennings
Aug. 02, 2019
Ariya Jennings, 2 years old, gained her wings Friday, August 2, 2019 in Memphis, TN. She was born May 18, 2017 in Fort Myers, FL.Ariya is the strongest little girl we know. She has brought so much happiness and shined a bright light to everyone she came across. Ariya obsessed over stickers,...
Barbara R. Raynor
Aug. 02, 2019
Barbara R. Raynor, 82, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2019 in Cape Coral, Florida. She was born on February 23, 1937 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, but resided in St. James City for the past few decades. Barbara had worked as an X-Ray Technician for a few years before deciding that she would...
Mario Anthony Petrini, M.D.
Aug. 01, 2019
Highly esteemed physician and educator; cherished husband, father, brother and friend, Mario Anthony Petrini, M.D., of Fort Myers, Florida passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 following some recent health challenges. He was 92 years old.Dr. Petrini was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 27,...
Viktor F. Papke
Aug. 01, 2019
Viktor F. Papke, 83, of Cape Coral, passed away on August 1st, 2019 in Fort Myers. He was born to Friedrich and Frieda Papke (Dietrich) on August 11, 1935 in Germany. Many will remember him for the full life he lived and all the activities he enjoyed.Mr. Papke was an active Cape Coral resident....
Charlotte Kathleen (DeWind) Gould
Aug. 01, 2019
Charlotte Kathleen DeWind Gould, born December 6th 1946, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 72 on August 1st 2019.She is survived by her siblings: Larry DeWind (brother), Danny DeWind (brother), Catherine (DeWind) Tisdale (sister), Christopher DeWind (brother), Janine (DeWind) Hamilton...
Edward G. Wiegers, Jr.
Jul. 29, 2019
Edward G. Wiegers, Jr., Esquire, 91, of Cape Coral, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019. He was born March 20, 1928 in St. Louis, MO to Edward G. and Elsie (Katlender) Wiegers. He received his J.D. from St. Louis University and practiced law in St. Louis for over 50 years. He is survived by his...
Brian Patrick Lynch
Jul. 28, 2019
Brian Patrick Lynch, 64, a resident of Ft. Myers, FL for over 40 years, formerly of Joliet, IL passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 in Ft. Myers, FL. He was born in Joliet, IL on January 2, 1955 to Kelly and Alice Lynch, now deceased.A beloved father and friend, Brian enjoyed gathering with his...
Dr. Travis Pfannenstiel
Jul. 27, 2019
The family has requested that there be no flowers pleaseDr. Travis Pfannenstiel, 43, a Ft. Myers, FL resident since 2015, passed away in his wife’s arms on Saturday, July 27, 2019 after a 20 month battle with brain cancer. He was born February 1, 1976 in Salina, KS.Dr. Pfannenstiel was active...
Kenneth Marvin Issel
Jul. 25, 2019
Kenneth Marvin Issel, 97, of North Fort Myers, passed away July 25, 2019 following a brief illness. He was born October 28, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA to Carl William and Cora Fredrica (Pahre) Issel. He retired from the U.S. Navy following 20 years of loyal service, where is was an Air Traffic...
Russel Glenn Bottles
Jul. 24, 2019
Russel Bottles went to Heaven to be with Jesus on July 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Emery and Emma; his wife of 68 years, Josephine; his son, Glenn; sister, Ruth; brothers, Harold and Keith; as well as hundreds of friends.On February 19, 1926 Russel Glenn Bottles...
Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Swoboda
Jul. 24, 2019
Elizabeth Marie “Betty” Swoboda, 93, a resident of Ft. Myers, FL since 1985, formerly of Virginia Beach passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 under the care of Hope Hospice. She was born July 9, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA to Walter and Dorothy Martin, now deceased.Betty was a longtime volunteer at...