OBITUARIES

James 'Buddy' Lee Pendley, Sr.

James 'Buddy' Lee Pendley, Sr.

Dec 11, 2025

James “Buddy” Lee Pendley Sr. was born on November 4th, 1950, in Greenville, KY. He passed away on Thursday, December 11th, 2025, in Cape Coral, FL. Buddy was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Buddy was of Christian faith who spread compassion, hope, guidance, and joy to all who were fortunate enough to cross his path....

Patricia Ann De Loreto

Patricia Ann De Loreto

Dec 10, 2025

Patricia Ann (Black) De Loreto, 84, of Fort Myers, Florida resident since 2024, formerly of Magnolia, DE, and Parsippany, NJ, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Cape Coral. She was born November 13, 1941, in Denville, NJ.

She is survived by her two daughters, Lori Ann De Loreto of Louisiana and Jodee De Loreto, (Travis) of Fort Myers, FL; two...

Hicklys Rafael Cruz

Hicklys Rafael Cruz

Dec 7, 2025

Hicklys Rafael Cruz, 47, of North Fort Myers, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025. 

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

Karen Sue Rheinschmidt

Karen Sue Rheinschmidt

Dec 5, 2025

Karen Sue Rheinschmidt, 60, of Cape Coral, Fla. and formerly of Burlington, Iowa, died suddenly at her home on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 2:50 p.m. Eastern time. Mrs. Rheinschmidt was born in Davenport, Iowa to Rosemond Forberger on Aug. 10, 1965, and lived in Iowa in her youth before moving to Florida to be closer to family. She married...

Joseph William Hamilton

Joseph William Hamilton

Dec 4, 2025

Joseph William Hamilton, 64, of Fort Myers Beach, Florida, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2026. Mullins and Curtis Affordable Funerals & Cremations, Fort Myers, is entrusted with final care.

Lucille M Cipriano

Lucille M Cipriano

Dec 3, 2025

Lucille M. Cipriano, 99, a resident of Cape Coral, FL, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Mullins & Curtis Affordable Funerals and Cremations, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Juliette A Vallee

Juliette A Vallee

Dec 1, 2025

Juliette “Julie” A. Vallee, 90, of Cape Coral, FL passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at Cape Coral Hospital. She was born May 28, 1935, in Rouyn Noranda, Quebec, Canada. Her parents Jerry and Grace Carriere preceded her in death. Her spouse Jacques, her life partner Jerry Valliancourt and her daughter Monique Valdes also preceded her in death.

She is survived...

Vildor Louissaint

Vildor Louissaint

Nov 30, 2025

Vildor Louissaint, 53, of Lehigh Acres, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. 

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, December 18th, 2025 from 4:00-6:00 PM at Mullins & Curtis Affordable Funerals and Cremations, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers FL 33916. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 19th, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Omega Haitian Baptist Church, 1421...

Jeffrey Hopkins

Jeffrey Hopkins

Nov 27, 2025

Jeffrey Mark Hopkins, 56, a resident of North Fort Myers, FL for the last 35 years, formerly of Webster, NY, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 in North Fort Myers, FL.

Jeffrey was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Eunice Hopkins, his brother, Christopher, and his long-term partner, Barbara Rhodes.

He is survived by his sisters, Cheryl Schaefer of Webster, NY, Kimberly...

Richard W Robinson

Richard W Robinson

Nov 25, 2025

Richard Walter Robinson, affectionately known as "Dick", passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2025, at his home in St James City, Florida, at the age of 90.

Born on August 1, 1935, in New Haven, NY, the son of Lewis and Ethel Robinson. He graduated from Syracuse University and had very successful careers in upstate NY throughout his life. Dick was...

Janice Marie Tribble

Janice Marie Tribble

Nov 25, 2025

Janice Marie Tribble, 77, a resident of Cape Coral, FL passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Fort Myers, FL. She was born January 5, 1948, in Dearborn, MI, to George and Lallie Tribble, now deceased.

Janice was of the Protestant faith. She was a graduate of the School of Social Work at Michigan State University. This led her into her...

Charlotte Ann Garrigan

Charlotte Ann Garrigan

Nov 24, 2025

On November 24, 2025, the world lost a true angel on earth when Charlotte Ann Garrigan passed peacefully through Heaven’s gate during sleep.

Charlotte was born in Akron, Ohio, on March 25, 1951, into the family of Charlotte Francis “Kelley” Garrigan, M.A., a beloved teacher of the handicapped who eventually became a realtor, and Edgar L. Garrigan Jr., who owned an...

Alisha Anna Fessel

Alisha Anna Fessel

Nov 24, 2025

The world became a little less colorful and a lot less sarcastic when Alisha Anna Fessel took her final bow on November 24, 2025, at the age of 50. Alisha, who earned her bachelor’s degree in human resources from Spring Arbor University, always believed HR was her calling. And honestly, it was. Who else could bring equal parts compassion, humor,...

Francis DeSales Connelley

Francis DeSales Connelley

Nov 22, 2025

Francis DeSales Connelley, lovingly know by most as “Coach Frank” was born to the late Joseph Connelley & Rose Gladys (Crowe) in Cumberland, MD. He was proceeded in death by his wife Julie A. Crippen, daughter Karen L Kreigline, Son Joseph Connelley and brothers James P, Thomas J, and John M. Survived by daughter Julie and husband Todd as well...

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...