OBITUARIES

Fred Charles Briggs

Fred Charles Briggs

Jan 24, 2026

Fred Charles Briggs, 81, of North Fort Myers, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026. Mullins & Curtis Affordable Funerals and Cremations, Fort Myers, is entrusted with final care.

Richard Raymond Carmel

Richard Raymond Carmel

Jan 22, 2026

Richard “Rick” Raymond Carmel of North Fort Myers, FL, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in Naples. He was born on March 18, 1958, in West Newton, MA.

Rick was of the Catholic faith and lived a life filled with creativity, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys that made him who he was. From a young age,...

James Dobczyk

James Dobczyk

Jan 21, 2026

James Joseph Dobczyk, age 68, passed away on January 21, 2026. James is survived by his beloved son, Joseph Dobczyk, and Joseph's wife, Jennifer Hamel. He was a proud grandfather to Grace O'Brien, Nathan Jenco, Joseph O'Brien, and Nicholas Jenco, who brought him great joy. James is now reunited with his parents, Leo Dobczyk and Lois Molitor; his daughter, Jennifer...

Lucille Falco Barcaro

Lucille Falco Barcaro

Jan 20, 2026

Lucille Falco Barcaro, 91, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully with family at her side, Tuesday January 20, 2026, at The Cottage at Cypress Cove Retirement Community in Fort Myers, Florida.

Lucille was born on February 8, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School. She proudly earned her associate degree while working at Montgomery County...

Meriwether Lewis Diaz

Meriwether Lewis Diaz

Jan 20, 2026

Meriwether Lewis Diaz, 82, a resident of North Fort Myers for 15 years, formerly of West Palm Beach, FL, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in North Fort Myers, FL. She was born on May 18, 1943, in Governor’s Island, NY, to parents John Willis Walker and Elizabeth Dingley, now deceased.

Meriwether was of the Episcopalian faith. She was dearly loved...

Christian Blanch

Christian Blanch

Jan 20, 2026

Christian C Blanch passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, due to sudden health complications.

Chris was born on February 27, 1958, to Claude and Rosemary Blanch in Georgia.

He married Pamela Jean White on November 14, 1981, in San Diego, California.

Chris was known for his deep and...

Debora Johanna Blanc

Debora Johanna Blanc

Jan 19, 2026

Debora Johanna Blanc, 65, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1998, formerly of Fort Myers, FL, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, in Cape Coral. She was born April 8, 1960, in Somerville, NJ to Gilbert Harold Walton, who is now deceased, and Patricia Walton of Fort Myers, FL.

Debora was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Andrew Catholic...

Elizabeth Ann Harned Zambon Cardinal

Elizabeth Ann Harned Zambon Cardinal

Jan 19, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Harned Zambon Cardinal passed away on January 19, 2026, after a long illness. 

She was a lifelong businesswoman and banker.

She is survived by her husband, Drew.

She is also survived by a daughter, Regina Webb of Luther, OK.

She used to have a son, Peter D. Zambon of Bethlehem, NH, who once her money ran out couldn't be bothered to send...

Mark Edward Blevins Sr

Mark Edward Blevins Sr

Jan 18, 2026

Mark Edward Blevins Sr, 57, of Cape Coral, FL passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Cape Coral. He was born June 12, 1968, in Baltimore, MD.

Mark was a faithful follower of Christ. He was a devoted and loving Husband, Father and Pop. He enjoyed camping, playing his guitar, boating, and anything that involved spending time with his family. Recently...

Ariam Ponce- Artiles

Ariam Ponce- Artiles

2026

Ariam Ponce-Artiles, de 32 años, falleció el Enero de 2026, en Houston, TX. Nació el 28 de Julio de 1993 de sus padres Nelson Ponce y Mayra Artiles.

Le encantaba montar en motocicletas, amaba la musica, amaba cocinar. Era extrovertido, terminó sus estudios y trabajó en lo que le gustaba. Compartía mucho con la familia y era cariñoso. Tiene muchas amistades...

Kenneth Allen Hoffman

Kenneth Allen Hoffman

Jan 17, 2026

Kenneth Allen Hoffman, 79, of North Fort Myers, Florida—formerly of Esko and Cloquet, Minnesota—passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in the midst of cancer treatment. 

Ken was born on December 12, 1946, to Mildred (Virnig) and Alex Hoffman and grew up in Proctor, Minnesota. He graduated from Proctor High School in 1964 and later earned a Bachelor's degree in...

Thomas "Tom" Andrew Janik

Thomas "Tom" Andrew Janik

Jan 16, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Andrew Janik, age 73, passed away on January 15, 2026, at home in Fort Myers, Florida.

Tom was a man of strong Christian faith who found joy in the simple and meaningful things in life. He loved working with his hands through carpentry, spending time on the golf course, traveling—especially on cruises—reading, and, most of all, being with his...

David Angel Ramos

David Angel Ramos

Jan 16, 2026

David Angel Ramos, 56, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away on January 16, 2026. Born November 30, 1969, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, he was the son of Pedro Angel Ramos and Zoila Rosa Lozano, both deceased.

A proud Cape Coral High School football player, David, later owned and operated multiple construction businesses in Lee County. He was deeply selfless, the life...

Betty Jean Kiehl

Betty Jean Kiehl

Jan 16, 2026

Betty Jean Kiehl, age 88, a resident of Fort Myers, FL, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, under hospice care.

She worked for many years as an accounts payable manager with several companies before retiring to Florida. Betty loved dogs and she loved to dance: ballroom, jitterbug and square dancing.

She is survived by her children, Sue (Grant) Geist and Dee Helm;...

David Alan Godkin

David Alan Godkin

Jan 15, 2026

David Alan Godkin, 83, a resident of Cape Coral, FL, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born April 12, 1942 in Rose, NY to Harold “Pete” and Dora Godkin, now deceased.

David was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was an avid golfer and basketball fan who spent his happiest hours collecting...

Linda Joyce Moore

Linda Joyce Moore

Jan 15, 2026

Linda Joyce Moore, 85, a resident of Fort Myers, Florida for more than 50 years, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Fort Myers, Florida. She was born on April 27, 1940 in Trimble, Tennessee, to parents Wilbur P. Crowder and Ethel L. Yarbrough, now deceased.

She is survived by her three children, Patti Adams (Ken) of Fort Myers, FL, Duane...

Thomas Dengle

Thomas Dengle

Jan 13, 2026

Thomas Dengle, 78, a resident of Cape Coral, Florida passed away on January 13, 2026. Mullins and Curtis Affordable Funerals and Cremations are entrusted with his care. 

Barbara Dolores Conway

Barbara Dolores Conway

Jan 13, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce that Barbara Dolores Conway, 84, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, with family members at her side.

Barbara was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to parents Neil F. Payne and Helen Minton. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Lieutenant Colonel Brian J. Conway (US Army, Retired); three children, Sean Conway...

John Waszmer, III

John Waszmer, III

Jan 12, 2026

John Waszmer, III, 72, of Cape Coral, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026. Mullins & Curtis Affordable Funerals and Cremations, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Denyse "Dee" Leilani Chippas

Denyse "Dee" Leilani Chippas

Jan 11, 2026

Denyse Leilani Chippas, 81, a resident of Fort Myers, FL formerly of Crestwood, IL, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1944 in Honolulu, HI to parents Richard and Ann Hobbs.

After graduating from Illinois State University, Dee became a high school math teacher. She later went on to earn a Master's Degree in computer programming....