Obituaries

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Michael Lee Biles

Michael Lee Biles

Jan 14, 2026

Michael Lee “Mike” Biles, 70, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away on January 14, 2026, in Vero Beach. He was born on August 13, 1955, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mike was united in marriage to the love of his life, Melanie Lynn Biles, on July 11, 1975, at Northside Baptist Church in Fort Pierce, Florida. Their marriage of more than 50...

Robert Henry Ecker, Sr.

Robert Henry Ecker, Sr.

Jan 20, 2026

Robert Henry Ecker, Sr., 79, passed away on January 20, 2026 in Vero Beach, Florida.

Mr. Ecker was born on September 21, 1946 in Sebring, Florida to Andrew and Hazel Ecker and made his home in Fort Pierce, Florida for most of his life. He dedicated 26 years of hard work to Pursuit Yachts in Fort Pierce. Robert was a faithful...

John Wayne Cox Sr.

John Wayne Cox Sr.

Jan 21, 2026

John Wayne Cox Sr., 82, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on April 24, 1943, in Galax, Virginia.

John married the love of his life, Jessie Mae Parks, on June 23, 1962, in Aberdeen, Maryland. Together they shared more than six decades of marriage,...

Thomas P. "Tom" Pirro

Thomas P. "Tom" Pirro

Jan 21, 2026

Thomas P. “Tom” Pirro, 69, passed away on January 21, 2026, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He was born on April 17, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late William F. Pirro and Loretta C. Pirro.

Tom was a devoted father, loving brother, and cherished family member whose quiet strength and kind spirit touched all who knew him.

He is survived...

Louise Labarre Davis

Louise Labarre Davis

Jan 21, 2026

Louise Labarre Davis, 90, died January 21, 2026 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Davis is survived by son, Dan Davis of Fort Pierce, FL; daughter, Kathy Barbieri of Fort Pierce, FL; son, Philip S. Davis of Panama City Beach, FL; daughter, Lynn Browd of Seattle, WA; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

An inurnment will take place at a later date.

Martin E. Schulz, Jr.

Martin E. Schulz, Jr.

Jan 20, 2026

Martin E. Schulz Jr., age 78, passed away peacefully on January 20,2026. Born on November 25, 1947, Marty was a man who embraced the freedom of the outdoors and the warmth of a large, spirited family.

Marty was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 34 years, Katherine Schulz; his brothers, Steve and Les; and his sister, Jacqueline.

He is survived...

Steven A. "Steve" Siss

Steven A. "Steve" Siss

Jan 19, 2026

Steven A. “Steve” Siss, 78, passed away on January 19, 2026. He was born on December 31, 1947, in Paterson, New Jersey, to Albert Edmund Siss and Irene Catherine Stibritz.

Steve was a proud third-generation baker who began his working life at the family’s German bakery, Siss’ Cake Box in Wyckoff, New Jersey, where he started as a talented cake decorator....

Robert Black, Sr.

Robert Black, Sr.

2026

Robert Black, Sr. passed away peacefully January 2026, surrounded by family.

He was born in Fort Pierce in October 1940 and was a lifelong resident.

He was predeceased by Beverly Barker Black, the love of his life, after 46 years of marriage. Also predeceased by his daughter in law, Brenda DeWitt, grandson Robert DeWitt, granddaughter, Mary Beth Rowe and great grandsons Noah...

Juan Miguel Gonzalez

Juan Miguel Gonzalez

Jan 15, 2026

Juan Miguel Gonzalez, 48, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born on May 7, 1977, and lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and an extraordinary gift for connecting with others.

Juan was known to everyone as a warm, talkative, and genuinely caring person who never met a stranger. He had a remarkable ability to...

Paul Edward Jacquin

Paul Edward Jacquin

Jan 14, 2026

Paul Edward Jacquin was born at the old Fort Pierce Hospital on 7th Street to Paul John Jacquin & Dolores Mary Guettler-Jacquin on July 2, 1946. He died in the arms of our Lord on January 14, 2026.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Cheryl Ann Herrmann Jacquin, mother, Dolores Guettler Jacquin, father, Paul John Jacquin...

Tulio Vizioli

Tulio Vizioli

Jan 13, 2026

Tulio Vizioli, born November 3, 1935, in Colledimezzo, Italy, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026.

Tulio’s life was defined by hard work, devotion to family, and deep-rooted friendships. After emigrating from Argentina to the United States in 1956, he began building the life that would become his legacy. On December 8, 1957, he married his beloved wife, Mary, and together...

Barbara "Bobbie" Ann Ecker Thompson

Barbara "Bobbie" Ann Ecker Thompson

Jan 9, 2026

Barbara “Bobbie” Ann Ecker Thompson, 80, passed away on January 9, 2026. She was born on May 18, 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Earl M. Ecker and Cora Rosella Spencer as the third of eight girls. Bobbie took pride in being known as one of the “Ecker Girls”. She deeply loved her life, and took pride at being a part...

Jessie F. Collins

Jessie F. Collins

Jan 9, 2026

Jessie Collins was born on September 16, 1941, in Perthshire, Mississippi (MS). He was lovingly raised by his parents, the late William E. Bronner, Sr and Hattie Brown Bronner. He was proceeded in death by his biological father, M.D. Collins; brothers, Robert E. Bronner, Sr. and Charles T. Bronner.

Jessie moved to Fort Pierce, Florida (FL) in the 1960s. He was...

Jean Ann Principe (Torgersen)

Jean Ann Principe (Torgersen)

Jan 9, 2026

Jean Ann Principe (née Torgersen), age 85, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Jean was born on July 5, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, to Lars and Bridget Torgersen. She formerly resided in Stony Point, New York, and most recently made her home in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

A graduate of Bay Ridge High School, Jean was...

Aida Esther Garcia (Milian)

Aida Esther Garcia (Milian)

Jan 7, 2026

Obituary for Aida Esther Garcia (Milian)

Aida Esther Garcia (Milian) was born on March 3, 1934, in San Nicolás de Bari, Havana, Cuba. She was married in Havana, Cuba, on January 30, 1960, beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in love and devotion to family.

Aida passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She will be remembered for...

Sandra A. Hall

Sandra A. Hall

Jan 5, 2026

Sandra A. Hall, 71, died January 5, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Hall was born on March 30, 1954, in Fort Pierce, Florida, to Willie Emmett and Lillian Holmes. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Sandra attended Fort Pierce Central High School and later studied at Indian River State College.

Sandra was known as a dedicated and hardworking woman....

Serena Mary (Wells) McKay

Serena Mary (Wells) McKay

Jan 5, 2026

Serena Mary (Wells) McKay, 96, died January 5, 2026, in her home in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Serena Mary, the eldest of eight siblings, was born on March 14,1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Ted and Serena Wells. Married for 58 years to William Joseph McKay, she moved to Fort Pierce, Florida in 1968.

Serena loved family, friends and generously supported family reunions. Her...

Roseanne Hernandez

Roseanne Hernandez

Jan 3, 2026

Roseanne Hernandez, 60, of Vero Beach, was the heart of her family, a beacon of light to all she knew, and the glue that held everyone together. A wife, a mother, a sister, a daughter, an aunt, a grandma and a friend. To know Roseanne was to know love. Real unconditional love shown through her actions, her words, and her...

Anafesto Manoel Soares Pandini

Anafesto Manoel Soares Pandini

Jan 3, 2026

Anafesto Pandini, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of God, was born on January 4, 1972, in Governador Valadares, Brazil. He went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2026, just one day shy of his 54th birthday.

Anafesto was united in marriage to the love of his life, Angela Mendes-Pandini, on November 4, 2006. Together they...

Savitri Gopie

Savitri Gopie

Jan 3, 2026

Miss Savitri (Sita) Gopie, aged 66, from Port St. Lucie, passed away on January 3, 2026, after bravely battling kidney disease.

Born in Trinidad and Tobago, she emigrating to New York City in 1978 at the age of 18. In New York, Savitri pursued her education and earned a business degree. She worked as a teller for Ridge Check Cashing and...