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Thomas (Tom) George Hempstead

Thomas (Tom) George Hempstead

Apr 25, 2023

 

Thomas (Tom) George Hempstead

Thomas (Tom) George Hempstead, 69, died on  April 25, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Hempstead was born on  April 16, 1954 in Miami, Florida and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Tom grew up in Miami Springs and went on to live there for most of his life. He Attended Miami Springs Senior High (1973)....

Joe J. DeJesus

Joe J. DeJesus

Apr 25, 2023

Jose "Joe" Juan DeJesus lived a remarkable life that was filled with adventure and a deep passion for his family. He was born on December 1st, 1946, in Puerto Rico, but it was in North Miami, Florida, where he spent his formative years and built lifelong relationships with friends, he considered brothers. Joe was an exceptional athlete and played high...

Mary Grace Walker

Mary Grace Walker

Apr 24, 2023

 

Mary Grace (Baird) Walker passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at Christ By The Sea, United Methodist Church in Vero Beach on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Born on January 15, 1931, she is survived by her daughters and sons: Mary Alyce (Randall) Boyd, Alan (Jacqueline) Walker, Audrey (Dave)...

Camille DeLuke

Camille DeLuke

Apr 23, 2023

 

Camille DeLuke, 79 years old from Port St Lucie Florida passed away suddenly at her home on April 23, 2023.  Camille was born in Schenectady, New York on  October 24, 1943.  She was the daughter of Walter J Magdalenski and Bertha (Galka) Magdalenski.  She was married to the love of her life and best friend Robert L. DeLuke Sr....

Evaristo A. Sanchez

Evaristo A. Sanchez

Apr 22, 2023

Evaristo Antonio Sanchez, 88, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away April 22, 2023 peacefully surrounded by his family.

Evaristo was born April 3rd, 1935 in Santiago, Dominican Republic to Jose and Elena (Payan) Sanchez.

Evaristo enjoyed growing and creating things. He loved farming and growing things in his garden. He also had a passion for cooking things for his...

Lucille DellaVechia

Lucille DellaVechia

Apr 21, 2023

Lucille DellaVechia

Lucille DellaVechia, 96, died April 21, 2023 in Vero Beach, Florida. Mrs. DellaVechia was born in Sanford, Maine on May 27, 1926 and had been a resident of Fort Pierce since 1996.  

She was predeceased in death by her husband of over 50 years, Nick, daughter MaryAnn, and grandchildren Brian and Mary Ann.

Survivors include her...

Gary Allen Holmes

Gary Allen Holmes

Apr 21, 2023

 

Gary Allen Holmes

Gary Allen Holmes, 71, passed away on April 21, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Holmes was a lifetime native of Fort Pierce, Florida.

Survivors include his life partner of 35 years, Patricia Corley of FL; sons, Gary “Allen” Holmes, Jr. of GA, Joshua Corley of FL; daughters, Tina Corley of FL, Vicki Mauldin of...

Paul A. Mons, Jr.

Paul A. Mons, Jr.

Apr 20, 2023

 

Paul A. Mons, Jr. left this world on April 20, 2023 at JFK Medical Center with his daughter Rochelle by his side.

He leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Elaine; his twin sister, Patricia Jordan; daughter, Rochelle (Kenny) Larson; son, David Mons; Precious Granddaughter, Victoria Mons; step-son, Michael (Diane) Mason and his beloved Chiweenie, Harley.

Paul A. Mons...

Ethel L. Loew

Ethel L. Loew

Apr 19, 2023

Ethel Lynn Loew (nee Lidman) passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2023 at the age of 82.  Loving and devoted wife of Robert “Bob” Loew, caring and supportive sister of Arlene Snyder, adoring and thoughtful Aunt to Andrea Erlichman (Neil), Mark Snyder (Allison) and Great Aunt to Lauren, Jake and Jesse.

Ethel was super smart, kind, shy...

Benjamin T. Smith Jr.

Benjamin T. Smith Jr.

Apr 19, 2023

 

Benjamin T. Smith, Jr.

Benjamin T. “Ben” Smith, Jr., 74, died April 19, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Smith was born in Harrison, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida.

Ben enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and piddling with things.

Survivors include his wife, Christine Giddens of Orlando, FL; sisters, Helen (Bill) Green, Rose Neill, and...

Henrietta B. Johnson

Henrietta B. Johnson

Apr 18, 2023

 

Henrietta B. Johnson

Henrietta B. Johnson, 79, passed away on April 18, 2023 in Port Salerno, FL.

Henrietta was a lifelong resident of Florida. She enjoyed playing bingo and traveling with her family.

Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Lei (Timothy), of Fort Pierce, FL; son, Robert Veazie, of Okeechobee, FL; grandchildren, Joshua Veazie, Cody Lei, Kevin Veazie, Vanessa Veazie...

Peter A. Freudenberg

Peter A. Freudenberg

Apr 18, 2023

PETER A. FREUDENBERG died after a courageous fight with a long illness on April 18, 2023.

He attended Clemson University and the College of the Arts in Philadelphia (now known as the University of the Arts.) He was awarded the Silver Star Award for Outstanding Alumni.

He served in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star, one of...

Larry W. Wagoner

Larry W. Wagoner

Apr 17, 2023

 

Larry W. Wagoner

Larry W. Wagoner, 80, died April 17, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Wagoner was born on March 23, 1943 in Charlotte, North Carolina and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Larry was an industrial electrician for over 50 years. He was a union member of the Loyal Electricians.  He loved the outdoors. When his health permitted,...

Michael A. Durette

Michael A. Durette

Apr 16, 2023

 

Michael A. Durette

Michael A. Durette, 73, died April 16, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Durette was born in Manchester, New Hampshire and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Michael graduated from Dan McCarty High School and then served in the U.S. Army Air Corps ASA during Vietnam.  He retired from the St. Lucie County School Board as a...

Guadalupe "Lupita" M. Gonzalez

Guadalupe "Lupita" M. Gonzalez

Apr 15, 2023

 

Guadalupe “Lupita” M. Gonzalez, 103, of Fort Pierce, FL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on, April 15, 2023. Guadalupe was born on December 12, 1919 in her hometown of Cerralvo, Nuevo León, Mexico.   She was proceeded in death by her Parents, Benito Gonzalez and Melecia Montemayor and her Siblings, Reyes Montemayor, Matias Montemayor, Manuel Montemayor,...

Edward Tyler Smith, Sr

Edward Tyler Smith, Sr

Apr 15, 2023

Edward Tyler Smith Sr, 91, passed away in Port St. Lucie at the Treasure Coast Hospice after a brief illness on April 15, 2023 surrounded by family.

Edward was born in Cohoes, NY to Edward S. Smith and Olive B. Tyler (Toby) Smith on September 26, 1931. He graduated from Cohoes High School with the class of 1949. After graduation...

Thomas W Cross

Thomas W Cross

Apr 13, 2023

 

 

Thomas W. Cross, 71, of Fort Pierce, FL passed peacefully at his home on April 13, 2023.

Tom was born June 6, 1951 in Endicott, NY to Paul and Isabelle (Sterling) Cross.

Tom was civically minded, serving his country with the United States Air Force until his Honorable Discharge. After moving to Florida in 1970, coming from Binghamton,...

Earle Kirkbride

Earle Kirkbride

Apr 13, 2023

 

Earle Kirkbride, beloved Dad, Grandpa and friend, died on April 13, 2023, after a long and satisfying life, sometimes adventurous.  He was born in 1927 by lamplight on a dirt road dairy farm in Russell Township, St. Lawrence County, New York.

Earle was educated in one and two-room schools through elementary grades and in the Knox Memorial High School...

Anthony Freitas

Anthony Freitas

Apr 11, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Freitas

Anthony Freitas, 53, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away April 11, 2023.

Anthony was born November 4, 1969 in New Jersey. On June 25, 1994 he married Kelly-Ann Dunton.

Tony spent most of his career working in the pizzeria business.  He loved to cook, in fact he loved everything about food. Tony spent his free...

Tranquilina Garcia

Tranquilina Garcia

Apr 11, 2023

 

Tranquilina Garcia

Tranquilina Garcia, 93, passed away on April 11, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Garcia was born in Mexico and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Tranquilina was married to Jesus Garcia Mojica in 1947. She was a homemaker who loved watching Caso Cerrado and going to the arcades. She was a member of San Juan Diego Pastoral...

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