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With hearts anchored in the promises of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we announce the passing of Maria Luisa Garnica de Guadalajara, who was called home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2026. Her Viewing will be held on Thursday, March 26, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fort Myers Memorial Gardens...

Eldie Ocheda, 82, of Lehigh Acres, passed away on March 19, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Daniel Ocheda. Eldie was born January 30, 1944, in Taal Batangas, in the Phillipines, to Adriano and Enriqueta (Garces) Hernandez. She enjoyed a very simple life as she grew, the youngest of four sisters...

Owen Smith, 73, of Fort Myers Florida – The man. The myth. The legend. Owen passed away peacefully at his home on March 19, 2026, surrounded by his family, the ones who cared for him and stood faithfully by his side. Born on June 18, 1952, in Michigan to Samuel and Jean Smith, Owen was a man...

David Woods, 42, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous 20-month battle with colorectal cancer. He faced his illness and passing as he faced every challenge in life, with unmatched grace, dignity,...

Desmond Howard Johnson, 101, of Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Francis Georgeson Hospice House. Formerly of Rockford, IL and Elkhorn, WI, Des had made Naples his home since 2010. Born October 16, 1924, in Rockford, IL, he was the son of the late Carl and...

Thomas James Kolar, 96, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully at home in Cypress Cove on March 13, 2026. He was born on January 1, 1930, in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 74 years, Eleanor “Ellie” Kolar; his three children, Beverly Chesnut...

Dr. Richard Harold Konkel, a lifelong educator and academic leader, devoted husband and loving father, passed away in Longwood, Florida on March 11, 2026, with his family by his side. He was 95. Dr. Konkel was born in Akron, Ohio to Arthur J. Konkel and Helen Konkel (née Warner) on December 22,...

Judy Ann Brown, 81, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Brookdale at Cypress Lake. Formerly of Peoria, Illinois, she made Fort Myers her home in 1968 and built a life centered on faith, family, and community. Judy was born on December 11, 1944, in Peoria,...

David Eugene Riffle of Fort Myers, Florida, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of March 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born October 29, 1946 in Ashland, Ohio to the late Eugene and Anna Bell (Bolin) Riffle. He...

Victor M. Hernandez (Navarro), 80, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away at home attended by his family at his side on March 8, 2026. He was born on January 24, 1946, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, to the late Herminio Hernandez Navarro and Rafaela Hernandez. He moved with his family to Youngstown Ohio...

Patricia Marie (Linnell) Kirby 96, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026 surrounded by her family. Patsy was born September 20, 1929 in Wellesley, the daughter of Robert E and Hilma L Linnell. The Linnell family proudly owned The Wellesley Townsman and Wellesley Press for over 50 years. Patsy...

Services are pending with Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.