OBITUARIES

John Hayes Pinette

John Hayes Pinette

Nov 21, 2025

John Hayes Pinette, 36, entered this world two months early on September 1, 1989, and was taken from us far too soon on November 21, 2025.

John was a man of the Catholic faith whose life was filled with simple joys and deep connections. He loved cooking, watching football with his mom, fishing, and never missed an evening of Wheel of...

Cheryl Joanne Metcalfe

Cheryl Joanne Metcalfe

Nov 21, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we share the sad news that our sister, Cheryl Joanne Metcalfe, passed away in Cape Carol, Florida on Friday, November 21, 2025.

Cheryl was born in Oshawa, Ontario but spent most of her childhood in Windsor, Nova Scotia. At the age of 19, her sense of adventure took her to Toronto, Ontario where she met...

Shatreetia Cordell

Shatreetia Cordell

Nov 21, 2025

In loving memory of Shatree'tia “Tree” Cordell, 45, of North Fort Myers, Florida. Our loving Tree passed away peacefully in her sleep after a battle with cancer November 21st, 2025. A service to celebrate her life will take place Saturday, November 29th at the New Image Tabernacle, 81 Pondella Road, North Fort Myers, at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow...

Paul Russell Perkins

Paul Russell Perkins

Nov 19, 2025

Paul Russell Perkins, 60, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2016, formerly of Ft. Myers, FL and Lansing, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born March 30, 1965 in Lansing, MI to Harlow and Carol Perkins.

Paul was an animated soul with a quick wit — always ready to share his (sometimes twisted)...

Justin 'Seth' Mattivi

Justin 'Seth' Mattivi

Nov 17, 2025

Seth the beloved son of Janet (Keller) Mattivi was born in Alamosa, Colorado and adopted by Darrel in 1983. Upon graduating from Palisade High School in 1991 Seth proudly served in the US Army from 1991 - 1999.

There he met his future wife, Catherine Capel, marrying in 1993. They welcomed their daughter, Desiree Shyann in 1994 and enjoyed traveling Europe...

John Gerard DeAngelis III

John Gerard DeAngelis III

Nov 12, 2025

John Gerard DeAngelis III, 72, a Cape Coral, Florida resident, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Cape Coral, Florida. He was born on September 27, 1953, in Orange, New Jersey and eventually built a life and family in Toms River, New Jersey where he spent the majority of his life.

John dedicated more than four decades...

Lawrence Marcum "Brian" Brown

Lawrence Marcum "Brian" Brown

Nov 4, 2025

Lawrence Marcum ‘Brian’ Brown, 74, a resident of Cape Coral, FL, and residing in Lee County, FL since 1997, formerly of Panama City, FL, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born May 28, 1951 in San Franciso, CA to Lawrence and Carol Brown, now deceased.

Lawrence was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Brian...

Coltin Christopher Miller

Coltin Christopher Miller

Nov 4, 2025

Coltin Christopher Miller, age 23, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away on November 4, 2025. Born on April 20, 2002, in Coon Rapids, MN.

Coltin was a light in the lives of everyone who knew him.

Coltin had an unforgettable smile and a contagious laugh that could brighten any room. He loved music, especially Taylor Swift, and there was rarely a day...

Alice Ann Everett

Alice Ann Everett

Oct 31, 2025

Alice Everett passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 26, 1937 to Walter and Corine Dumont in Van Buren Maine.

She graduated in 1958 from the Hotel-Dieu of Edmundston, School of Nursing, New Brunswick, Canada. She moved to New Jersey then settled in Stafford Springs, Ct. raising her family...

Linda Sue Musfeldt

Linda Sue Musfeldt

Oct 28, 2025

Linda Sue (Lowe) Musfeldt, 80, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2018, formerly of Winter Haven, FL, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born February 4, 1945 in Marion, IN to William and Helen Lowe, now deceased.

Linda was of the Pentecostal faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a great great grandmother. She was...

Ephraim 'Kookie' Sosa

Ephraim 'Kookie' Sosa

Oct 28, 2025

Ephraim Sosa, 77, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2004, formerly of Magnolia, NJ, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born October 9, 1948 in Puerto Rico to Juan and Carmen Sosa, deceased. Ephraim was a veteran of the United States Army and was of the Catholic faith. Ephraim went by Kookie to...

Norma Jean Ralston

Norma Jean Ralston

Oct 20, 2025

Norma Jean Ralston, 79, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2003, formerly of Columbus, OH, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 in Cape Coral, FL. She was born August 27, 1946, in Mount Vernon, OH to Boyd and Ruth Wilson, now deceased.

Norma was a licensed EMT for a majority of her life and a family business owner before going...

Richard Leslie Gibbs

Richard Leslie Gibbs

Oct 20, 2025

Richard Leslie Gibbs, Jr., a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2018, formerly of Stanley, ND, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born November 1, 1950 in Kalamazoo, MI to Richard Gibbs, Sr. and Helen Gibbs.

Rich was of Presbyterian faith, lived his life with a wonderful sense of humor, and an unwavering love for...

Tammy Melinda-Lee Sandy

Tammy Melinda-Lee Sandy

Oct 18, 2025

It is with great sadness—mixed with a little bit of relief, knowing she is in a better place—that I share the passing of our mother, Tammy Melinda Lee Sandy, who left us on October 18th, 2025, at the age of 64. In true Tammy fashion, she went out on her own terms—on her birthday. She always did like to make...

Joseph Robert Germain

Joseph Robert Germain

Oct 15, 2025

Joseph Robert Germain, aged 84, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025. A devoted husband of 60 years to Patricia, a loving father to three children, Suzanne, Michele and Robert, a proud grandfather to 13 and a joyful new great-grandfather to one, Joe's life was a beautiful testament to family, kindness, and service.

Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, Joe and his beloved...

Mark Arlin Soholt

Mark Arlin Soholt

Oct 15, 2025

Mark Arlin Soholt, 76, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, and a resident of Cape Coral, Florida since 1978, passed away peacefully October 15, 2025, at home with his family by his side.

Born on September 28, 1949, in Mayville, North Dakota, Mark was a son of Arlin and Mary Jane (Lilleberg) Soholt. He graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy...

Vincent Joseph Gerard, Jr.

Vincent Joseph Gerard, Jr.

Oct 12, 2025

Vincent Joseph Gerard, Jr., 91, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2019, formerly of Marco Island, FL and Rutherford, NJ, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born November 12, 1933 in Bayonne, NJ to Vincent Gerard, Sr. and Helen Lacz, now deceased.

Vincent was of the Catholic faith and was a Veteran of the...

Lois Marie Watkins

Lois Marie Watkins

Oct 9, 2025

Lois Marie Watkins, 68, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2020, formerly of Georgetown, KY, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Cape Coral, FL. She was born on June 11, 1957, in Buckhorn, KY and preceded in death by her mother, Rosemary King, and two brothers, Earl King and Larry Turner.

Lois was one of a kind! With a...

Wayne Nelson Masquelier

Wayne Nelson Masquelier

Oct 6, 2025

Wayne Nelson Masquelier, 90 years old of Cape Coral, FL passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at Hope Hospice with his family by his side. He was born in McDonald, PA on July 21, 1935, the son of Frank and Esther Jiannino Masquelier.

A graduate of McDonald High School in 1953, Wayne enlisted in the United States Navy in 1955...

Marianne Blanc

Marianne Blanc

Oct 4, 2025

Marianne Blanc, 93, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1980, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025 in Fort Myers, FL. She was born August 24, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Gaetano and Matilda Caliendo, now deceased.

Marianne was of the Catholic faith.

She is survived by her two children, Walter Blanc (Ginanne) of Cape Coral, FL, Brett...