Obituaries
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Sarah "Sarita" Manriquez
Jun 1, 2026
Sarah Manriquez, lovingly known as "Sarita," passed on June 1, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida, at the age of 29.
Born on June 13, 1996, in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Sarah was the cherished daughter of Gabriel and Sylvia Manriquez. Sarah lived life with a joyful spirit and a heart full of love. She had a passion for music and could...
William David Dykstra
May 22, 2026
William David Dykstra, lovingly known as “Bill,” passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 22, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida, at the age of 89.
Born on March 10, 1937, in Chicago to Nicholas and Ilma Dykstra, Bill lived a life full of adventure, curiosity, craftsmanship, and deep appreciation for the world around him. In the 1980s, he...
Margaret Elnora Crooks
May 16, 2026
Margaret Crooks, age 100, passed away May 16, 2026, at her home in Jensen Beach surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Judson, Indiana on October 10, 1925, and raised by her grandparents on a farm where she proudly learned to milk cows. After High School, with a scholarship provided by her church, she attended and graduated from Fort...
Patricia J. Bean
May 31, 2026
Patricia J. Bean, 84, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. Born on November 4, 1941, in Poughkeepsie, New York, Patricia was the daughter of Helen M. Christiana (Gibney) and Clifford J. Christiana.
At the age of 17, Patricia moved to Florida with her family in 1958 and graduated from Lake Worth High School in 1959. During her school years, she...
Carlos Antonio Oquendo-Santos
Jun 5, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carlos Antonio Oquendo-Santos, affectionately known to family and friends as Charles Vayne, C-10 Grime, Carlitos, Uncle, and Caos. Carlos passed away on June 5, 2026, in Stuart, Florida, at the age of 33.
Born on January 27, 1993, in Brooklyn, New York, Carlos brought joy, laughter, and a unique spirit...
Randall Dean Farmer
Jun 12, 2026
Randall Dean Farmer, 69, passed away on June 12, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Born on March 10, 1957, in Springfield, Ohio, to Myrland and Patricia Farmer, Randall was raised in Fort Pierce and remained deeply connected to the community he proudly called home. After a distinguished military career, he returned to Fort Pierce in 2009, where he continued to enjoy...
Suzanne "Suzie" Greene
Jun 9, 2026
Suzanne "Suzie" Greene, whose kind heart touched the lives of all who knew her, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. On that day, Suzie 's faith became sight, as she entered into the presence of Jesus.
Suzie was born in Louisville, Ky on September 18, 1942, and spent the first portion of her life in Larue County, Ky....
Umberto Albert De Luca
Jun 2, 2026
Umberto Albert "Bert" De Luca, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones, on June 2, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born on April 6, 1940, in Naples, Italy.
Bert lived a life defined by hard work, generosity, devotion to family, and a love of serving others. He was the proud owner of Grandpa's Diner in Port...
Connor Ryan Whitehead
May 31, 2026
Connor Ryan Whitehead, 21, passed away on May 31, 2026, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Born on June 24, 2004, in Stuart, Florida, Connor was the beloved son of Patrick and Karen Whitehead. From an early age, Connor demonstrated a strong desire to help others, a passion that led him to a career in emergency services. He proudly served with the...
Gloria Maria Rios
May 31, 2026
Gloria Maria Rios, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, in Palmetto Bay, Florida. She was born on December 9, 1959, in Havana, Cuba.
Gloria lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and devotion to her family. After immigrating to the United States, she built a successful career as a beautician in New Jersey, where...
Paul D. Kemp
May 30, 2026
Paul D. Kemp, 70, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026. Born on November 4, 1955, Paul lived a life defined by dedication to his family, hard work, and a love for the simple joys that brought people together.
On April 28, 1979, Paul married the love of his life, Janice A. Kemp. Together they shared more than 47 years of...
Andrew "Andy" Brady
May 30, 2026
Andrew "Andy" Brady was one of those rare people who seemed woven into the fabric of Fort Pierce itself.
To know Andy was to know a man who never met a stranger. He had a gift for making people feel welcome, whether they were lifelong residents, first-time visitors, veterans arriving at the Navy SEAL Museum, or friends gathering on North Beach...
Renate S. Shyroky
May 27, 2026
Renate S. Shyroky, 84, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, formerly of Park Ridge, New Jersey, passed away suddenly yet peacefully at her new home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Renate ("Renee") was born in Germany on October 3, 1941, to the late Gustav and Irene Elfriede Wayand. At the age of 19, she immigrated to the United States with her husband...
Ritva Margit Lemieur
May 27, 2026
Ritva Margit LeMieur
ASHBY/PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA: Ritva Margit (Rantala) LeMieur, 86, a former longtime Ashby resident, died Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Palms at St. Lucie West, Port St. Lucie, FL.
Ritva was born in Ahtari, Finland, September 29, 1939, the daughter of Armas and Toini Rantala and resided over 40 years in Ashby before moving to Port St. Lucie...
John Anthony Bickunas
May 27, 2026
John Anthony Bickunas, age 79, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. Born on March 13, 1947, in Plainfield, New Jersey, John lived a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the simple joys of life.
On January 29, 1972, John married the love of his life, Debra L....
James "Jim" Martin Bennett
May 25, 2026
James "Jim" Martin Bennett, aged 80, passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 25, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida. A man of immense energy, generosity, and service, Jim left a lasting mark on every community he called home.
Jim was born on March 2, 1946, in Paris, Illinois and grew up in Chrisman, Illinois. He was a proud veteran who...
Jimmey Joe Wilson
May 24, 2026
Jimmey Joe Wilson Sr., 70, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, with his beloved wife by his side. Born on March 4, 1956, in Göppingen, Jimmey was the son of Retired SFC (Army) Bobby Joe Wilson and Erika Henny Weisener.
As the son of a military family, Jimmey grew up with a deep sense of service...
Dominick John Bottalico
May 23, 2026
Dominick J. Bottalico, 77, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away Unexpectedly on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, and uncle.
He is survived by his wife Terri, daughter Daneyell Chambers, sister Grace Ann DiPalma, brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Glen Bottalico, brother-in-law Steve Di Palma, brother-in-law and sister-in-law James and Eileen Gangale and sister-in-law...
Anthony (Tony) Stephen Kuchta, Sr.
May 23, 2026
Anthony (Tony) Stephen Kuchta 95 years of age / Ft. Pierce Florida, passed away peacefully on May 23rd, 2026 in his home at Ocean Village - Florida surrounded by family members.
Tony Kuchta was born on April 18th, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to Stephen and Marion Kuchta. He grew up in Belleville Michigan and graduated from Belleville High School in 1949...
Sara Gonzalez
May 22, 2026
Sara Gonzalez, 82, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 15, 1943, in Havana, Sara lived a life centered on family, resilience, and joy.
In 1976, Sara made Florida her home, where she built a beautiful life alongside her beloved husband, Jose Enrique Gonzalez. Together, they shared...

