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Grace Stout
Jul. 13, 2025
Grace Daniele Stout, 78, passed peacefully from the bonds of Earth on Sunday, July 13. Born in Plainfield, N.J., she moved at age 8 with her mother, Florence, father, Frank, and sisters Julie and Cindi to Fort Myers, where she lived and loved for most of the rest of her amazing life. Grace...
Rona Marie Alvarez
Jul. 12, 2025
Rona Marie Alvarez, 33, of Estero, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rona had made Estero her home for the past three years, where she worked as the assistant manager at the European Wax Center. Known for her warm spirit, infectious smile, and adventurous heart, Rona...
Dr James Henry Letourneau
Jul. 12, 2025
Fort Myers lost a great man on July 12th. Dr. James Henry Letourneau passed away from heart failure. He fought cancer valiantly but in the end had too many complications to survive the battle. Dr Jim was born on 08/08/41 in Lawrence, Massachusetts and later moved to Salem, New Hampshire. He...
John David Oakes
Jul. 12, 2025
John David Oakes, 83, passed peacefully into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 12, 2025. Born in Middletown, Indiana, on July 29, 1941, John lived a life marked by a strong work ethic, dedication to his family and a generous spirit. John grew up in Mechanicsburg, Indiana and...
Renee Dorothy Gubelman
Jul. 11, 2025
Renée Dorothy Gubelman, 76, passed away on July 11, 2025, surrounded by her family in the home she built with her beloved husband, Bill. Born on February 3, 1949, in Queens, New York, Renée was the cherished daughter of John and Dorothy Johansson. Renée shared a beautiful life with her late...
David Alan Childs Sr.
Jul. 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Alan Childs, Sr., who entered his eternal Heavenly home on July 10, 2025. Born on January 25, 1957, in Ashtabula, Ohio, but growing up in Tampa, FL and spending all his adult years in Fort Myers, David was a devoted husband, father,...
Michael Kurt Pfister
Jul. 10, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Kurt Pfister, who left us far too soon on July 10, 2025, in Fort Myers, Florida, at the age of 43. Born on April 28, 1982, in Kitchener, Ontario, Michael was a devoted father, cherished son, loyal brother, and deeply loved by his...
Jacqueline Marie Schulz Gwynn
Jul. 09, 2025
Jacqueline Marie Schulz Gwynn, 58, passed away on July 9, 2025. Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on November 25, 1966. Jackie grew up in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High School. She was in the telecommunications field for most of her working career...
Fr. Patrick Oliver Toner
Jul. 09, 2025
Father Patrick Oliver Toner, Parochial Vicar at the Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Parish in Fort Myers, passed away July 9, 2025, at the age of 80. Father Toner was born in 1944 in Trim, County Meath, Ireland, the second child of Patrick and Philomena Toner. After attending St. Francis...
Barbara Baklarz
Jul. 09, 2025
Barbara Baklarz, age 72, of Estero, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family and friends. A cherished sister, aunt, and friend, Barbara's warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. Born on September 25, 1952, in...
Donald F. Halucha
Jul. 07, 2025
Donald Frank Halucha, 78, formerly of Fort Myers and Spring Hill, Florida, and part time resident of Georgetown, Kentucky, died peacefully the evening of Monday, July 7, 2025, at CHI St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, with his family by his side. Donald is survived by his wife, Karen...
Dilbert Villavisencio Encarnacion
Jul. 06, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Dilbert Villavisencio Encarnacion, age 34, of Labelle, Florida, who left us on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born on March 17, 1991, in Bonao, Dominican Republic, Dilbert was a beloved son of Rovel and Lucila (Encarnacion)...