Obituaries
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Carl Leo Junker
Nov 25, 2004
Pastor Carl L. Junker, 67, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 25, 2004, after complications occurred during his brief battle with legionnaires disease. He was surrounded by his family.Carl was born on September 22, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, to John and Emily Junker. After completing college he served in the Air Force Reserves and then began...
Larry E. Lemon
Nov 21, 2004
Mr. Lemon was born in Beckly, West Virginia and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1985 coming from West Palm Beach, Florida.He worked for Kauff’s Towing and Transportation for 32 years. He was a member of Southside Christian Church and of Professional Wrecker of Florida.Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Linda Lemon of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughter, Lynette Lemon of...
Jean Huck
Nov 19, 2004
Mrs. Huck was born in Denver, Colorado and moved to St. Lucie County in 1955 coming from Scottsbluff, New England. She and her husband, Duane, owned and operated a retail office machine business, Huck Office Equipment in Ft. Pierce, and she retired from the St. Lucie County schools, completing her career as a business office manger at Indian River Community...
Alzader Vaughn
Nov 19, 2004
Mrs. Vaughn was born in Robertsdale, Alabama and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1987 coming from Orlando, Florida.She was a homemaker and a member of the Oleander Church of God.Survivors include her daughters, Ardell Herndon, and Joyce Carter both of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons, Donald and wife Doris Vaughn of Longwood, FL, and Aubrey and wife Diana Vaughn of Lake...
Archie L. Coleman, Sr.
Nov 17, 2004
Mr. Coleman was born in Bloomingdale, Georgia and moved to St. Lucie County 24 years ago.He was a business owner and was raised in the Bethesda Home for Boys in Savannah, Georgia.Survivors include his wife, Thelma Coleman of Port St. Lucie, FL; son, Chip Coleman of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughter, JoAnn Herndon of Port St. Lucie, FL; brother, Donald...
William G. Flood, Sr.
Nov 14, 2004
Mr. Flood was born in Titusville, Florida and was a life long resident of Ft. Pierce, FL.He was a carpenter and metal worker, member of Parkview Baptist Church, member of DAV, served in the U.S. Navy Coast Guard as a Anti Aircraft Gunner during WWII.Survivors include his sons, William Flood, Jr. and Donald E. Flood both of Vero Beach, FL,...
Richard H. Chase
Nov 13, 2004
Mr. Chase was born in Brockton, Massachusetts and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1983 coming from Dennis Port, MA.He was the owner/operator of a vacation resort.Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Alphild Chase of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons, Jeffery and Gregory Chase both of Ft. Pierce, FL; sister, Carolyn Cummings of Dennis Port, MA. Memorial contributions may be made...
James O. Smith
Nov 12, 2004
Mr. Smith was born in Jewell Ridge, Virginia and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1957 coming from Mt. Gilead, Ohio.He was the owner/operator of Smith’s Garage, served in the U.S. Army during WWII as Staff Sergeant, and received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lela Smith of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Patsy Warney of...
Phillip W. Hopkins
Nov 10, 2004
Mr. Hopkins was born in Cambridge, Maryland and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1971 coming from Sacramento, CA.He was the founder and Pastor of the Church of the Living Word for 20 years. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Evelyn Hopkins of Vero Beach, FL; daughter, Kimberly Willis of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons, Bobby L. and Rodney P. Hopkins...
Jack H. Lange
Nov 5, 2004
Mr. Lange was born in Lakewood, New Jersey and moved to Port St. Lucie 4 years ago coming from Ft. Pierce, FL.Prior to retirement he was a custom builder. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean Conflict, a member of the Lions Club International, and loved to garden.Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Ardell...
Kenney Singley
Nov 4, 2004
Mr. Singley was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida.He worked for Tommy Hawkins & Son Paving Contractors of Ft. Pierce, and he loved all sports especially NASCAR.Survivors include his companion & fiancé, Jackie Wheeler of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughter, Kathy Singley of Vero Beach, FL; son, Kenney Singley of Lawrenceville, GA; brothers, Lester and Sid Singley both of Ft....
Julia Procino
Nov 2, 2004
Julia Procino-Kuno, 44, died on November 2, 2004, in Port St. Lucie, FL. She came to this area 35 years ago, coming from Northport, Long Island, NY.She was the Director of Homecare and Admissions for Hospice of the Treasure Coast for 2 years, was a member of the American Cancer Society and she loved soap operas and reading. She is...
Antonio Merendina
Oct 30, 2004
He was a member of Elks Lodge 1520, American Legion Post 40, AM Vets, V.F.W. and the DAV.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Treasure Coast, 805 Virginia Avenue, Suite 1, Fort Pierce, Florida 34982.Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Merendina of Fort Pierce, Florida; son Bernard Brent of Windsor Locks, Ct; daughters: Rosann and son-in-law Alan Petriello Glastonbury,...
Joseph J. Ragan
Oct 24, 2004
Joseph J. Ragan, age 32, died peacefully at his home, on October 24, 2004. He was born in Grosse Pointe, MI and came to Fort Pierce from Lantana, FL in 1981.He loved deep sea fishing and diving.He is survived by his parents, Ted and Martha Ragan, of Fort Pierce; his sister and brother-in-law, Kandi and Chris Fasnacht, of Fort Pierce;...
Martha Ebner
Oct 18, 2004
Mrs. Ebner was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to St. Lucie County in 1986 coming from Jackson, New Jersey.She was a homemaker. Survivors include her brothers, Jerry Giambalvo of Brooklyn, NY, and Gaspar Giambalvo of Santa Barbara, CA; sister, Anna Mora of Tucson, AZ; and many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.Memorial contributions may be made...
Herminia M. Garcia
Oct 17, 2004
Mrs. Garcia was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico and moved to St. Lucie County 28 years ago coming from New York.She was a fur coat finisher. Survivors include her daughter, Ann Panico of Port St. Lucie, FL; sons, Hiram Garcia of New York, and Thomas Garcia, Jr. of Port St. Lucie, FL; brothers, Miguel and Bolivar Marquez both of Puerto...
Rene Durogene
Oct 16, 2004
Mr. Durogene was born in Leogane, Haiti and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1988 coming from New York City.He worked in maintenance at a hospital. Survivors include his daughters, Josette Edmond of Port St. Lucie, FL, Lydia Lewis of New York, NY, Dyna Gouin of Fort Pierce, FL, Marie Durogene of Port St. Lucie, FL, Judith Durogene of Fort Myers,...
Joan Locke
Oct 14, 2004
She was a homemaker, a member and the Treasurer of the First Congregational Church UCC, member and district Chaplain of Port St. Lucie Lions Club, member of district 35D Lions International, and a volunteer for Heathcote Botanical Gardens.Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Donald Locke of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughter, Leeanne Locke of Methuen, MA; son & daughter-in-law, Gregg...
Maria Asuncion Gamez-Aguilera
Oct 14, 2004
Mrs. Gamez-Aguilera was born in Villa Mendoza, Michoacan, Mexico and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1980 coming from Sacramento, California.She was a homemaker and a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church.Survivors include her husband, Bonifacio Gamez of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Maria Delores Licpa of California, Rosa Ruiz, Irma Gamez, Sylvia Gamez, Angelica Barron, Anna Gamez, Maria Mujica, and Cecilia...
Ellis Lesley Cannon
Oct 12, 2004
Mr. Cannon was born in Pavo, Georgia and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1963 coming from Thomasville, Georgia.He worked at St. Lucie Battery & Tire, Ft. Pierce for 6 years. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.Survivors include his wife, Judy Cannon; daughters & son-in-laws, Tammy & J.D. Ferguson, Katrina & Robert Orr, and Kathy & George Wix all...

