OBITUARIES

May 20, 2024

Mary Youssef Ghantous, 88, a resident of North Fort Myers, FL since 1984, formerly of Lebanon, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 in Fort Myers, FL. She was born January 28, 1936 in Cairo, Egypt to Youssef and Milia Namour, now deceased.

Mary was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Cape Coral,...

May 19, 2024

Virginia Jean Voll, 90, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1998, formerly of Cleveland, OH, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 in Estero, FL.  She was born December 15, 1933 in Cleveland, OH to Giovanni and Premetta Mezzopera, now deceased.  Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Winfred William Voll on November 18, 2013, as well as her...

May 18, 2024

Evelyn Angela Filippi Bitz, 80, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past 20 years, formerly of Broward County, FL and Brooklyn, NY, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Cape Coral. She was born January 27, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY to Italo and Gabriella  Filippi, now deceased.

Evelyn was of the Roman Catholic Faith. She had a degree...

May 15, 2024

Joyce Vallejo, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 PM Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Mullins Memorial, 3654 Palm Beach Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33916 with Pastor Van Garner officiating. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fort Myers, is entrusted with final care.

May 15, 2024

Martin "Marty" Eldridge Parris, Jr., 74, a resident of Lehigh Acres, FL for the past 17 years, formerly of Bridgewater, MA, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Lehigh Acres. He was born December 1, 1949 in Middleborough, MA to Martin and Jeanne Parris, Sr., now deceased.

Martin was of the Christian faith and was a Veteran of the United...

May 14, 2024

Kathleen Frances Haas, 73, a ten-year resident of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of New Milford, CT, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Fort Myers, FL. She was born January 17, 1951, in Norwalk, CT to Charles and June Miller, now deceased.

She is survived by two loving children, Morgan Haas of Cape Coral, and Gregory (Elysia) Haas of Las...

May 14, 2024

Robert Leslie Sobczak, 90, of Cape Coral, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Details to be announced via www.MullinsMemorial.com. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

May 13, 2024

Margo Ann Crummey, 77, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past 10 years, formerly of Whitewater, WI, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 in Fort Myers, FL. She was born July 11, 1946 in Manitowoc, WI to William and Margaret Schramm, now deceased.

Margo was John’s 1st Mate all through life, most notably on their 27 month sailboat...

May 12, 2024

Edwin W Cortez Franco, 58, of Fort Myers, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

May 12, 2024

Robert William Thieret, 92, a resident of North Fort Myers, FL since 1978, formerly of West View, PA, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 4:21 p.m. in North Fort Myers. He was born June 12, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA to Karl and Genevieve Thieret, now deceased.

Robert was of the Catholic...

May 12, 2024

Jose Luis De Armas Ventura, 94, of Cape Coral, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

May 11, 2024

Udo Upeslacis, 71, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1996, formerly of Olathe, KS, passed away on May 11, 2024.  He was born September 14, 1952 in Lincoln, NE to Alberts Arnolds and Olga Pauline Upeslacis, now deceased.

Udo was preceded in death by his brothers Girts and Marcis Upeslacis.

He is survived by his loving wife, Agnes Upeslacis...

May 10, 2024

May 10, 2024

Elizabeth Sessions Lopez Tristan, 67, a lifelong resident of Fort Myers, FL, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 in Fort Myers. She was born January 10, 1957 in Fort Myers to Allen Verine Sessions (Pete) and Betty Lunger Drawdy, now deceased.

Elizabeth was of the Christian faith. Better known as Diane, Diana, Mama, Mommy, Aunt Dee, Tia Diana, Grandma &...

May 9, 2024

Elijah Peterson, Jr., 60, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

May 9, 2024

Dorothy “Dottie” Ann Tronnes, 64, a longtime resident of Lee County, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Tampa, FL.  She was born December 6, 1959 in Levittown, PA to Stanley and Dorothy Wassel, now deceased. 

Dottie was of the Catholic Faith.  She was a graduate of Cypress Lake High School – class of 1977 and attained her Associate of...

May 9, 2024

Rita Elizabeth Paulaski, 82, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2000, formerly of Abington, PA passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Cape Coral. She was born February 12, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA to John and Rita Brogan, now deceased.

She was devoted to her husband James Paulaski, now deceased, for 60 years and enjoyed spending time with her...

May 9, 2024

Burke Ashley Young, aged 51, passed away Thursday, May 9th after a long battle with congestive heart failure.A native of Fort Myers, Florida, Burke spent his formative years enjoying bike riding with friends, hunting, fishing, and excelling in the sport of baseball.  He played throughout high school and entertained several offers to play for a number of schools, including his...

May 8, 2024

Thomas Hoffman Timmer, a resident of Fort Myers, FL since 2018, formerly of Marco Island, FL, San Antonio, TX, and Tipp City, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Fort Myers. He was born December 14, 1937, in Troy, OH to Thomas and Rose Timmer, now deceased.

Thomas (Tom) was a graduate of Tippecanoe High School and The Ohio...

May 8, 2024

Donnie Ray Keller, 57, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.