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Martin Arbelo Rivera
Nov. 24, 2025
Martin Arbelo Rivera, known affectionately as Tito, passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 67, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Born on March 22, 1958, in New York, New York, Tito led a life marked by passion, patriotism, and artistic achievement. Tito's career as a dancer was nothing short...
Barbara Thomas
Nov. 23, 2025
Barbara Thomas, age 81, of Largo, Florida, passed away on November 23rd, 2025. She was born on August 8th, 1944, in Philadelphia. Barbara will be remembered for her enjoyment of travel, interest in trying new experiences, and love for her family. She spent 25 years working as a photographer at...
Juanito "John" Melliza Akol Jr
Nov. 23, 2025
Juanito "John" Melliza Akol Jr., 71, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025. Services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Viewing will be from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, with the Celebration of Life starting at 2:00 PM. Entombment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Teddy Lee Hansford Sr
Nov. 23, 2025
TEDDY LEE HANSFORD, 86, of St. Petersburg passed away on November 23, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Ted was born on June 22, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland. Upon graduating high school in 1956, he proudly joined the United States Air Force and served his country for four years. Through his...
James Donald Miller
Nov. 22, 2025
James Donald Miller, 91, of St. Petersburg, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. He is survived by his loving family who is composing his life story so please check back again soon.
Douglas Jay Ashley
Nov. 18, 2025
Douglas Jay Ashley, 72, passed away peacefully at HCA Florida Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, surrounded by his family after an extended illness. Born and raised in Alliance, Ohio, Doug was a proud 1971 graduate of Alliance High School. He continued his education at Mount Union...
Rhennie Cook Taylor
Nov. 18, 2025
Please click here to watch the service. Rhennie Cook Taylor, aged 90, passed away on November 18, 2025, in Clearwater, Florida. Born on November 10, 1935, in Paducah, Kentucky, Rhennie was a dedicated realtor and a committed government worker with the Housing and Urban Development. Rhennie was a...
Reading, Gary Mace
Nov. 16, 2025
Gary was born in Cleveland Ohio to George and Loretta Reading. He lived in Ohio, California, and Florida, changing school a lot during that time. While playing on the playground in California he ran into a tree not only had a concussion but a split head. When he moved to Florida for good he...
Joseph Antonio Sequeira
Nov. 15, 2025
Joseph Antonio Sequeira died peacefully at his home in St. Petersburg, Florida on November 15, 2025 at the age of 71. He was born Jan 17, 1954 in New Rochelle NY. and moved to Florida in 1960. Joe grew up in St Petersburg, graduating from Boca Ciega high school in 1972. Joe ran his own business...
Vladimir Bondarciuk
Nov. 14, 2025
Vladimir Bondarciuk, aged 78, passed away on November 14, 2025, in Brandon, Florida. Born on May 30, 1947, in Korbin, Belarus. Vladimir's life was deeply intertwined with his love for the sea, a passion that defined much of his career. Residing in Florida allowed him to frequently visit Madeira...
James "Dave" McKenzie
Nov. 13, 2025
James David "Dave" McKenzie, 54, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away on November 13, 2025. Born on February 18, 1971, in St. Petersburg, Florida, Dave was a lifelong resident of Florida- a place he cherished deeply. Dave was known for his love of the outdoors, often riding his bicycle or...
Donald Lee Caron
Nov. 13, 2025
RIP Donald Caron 12/6/1980 - 11/13/2025