Obituaries
Bradenton, FL Obituaries
Local obituaries to remember and honor your loved ones in Bradenton, Sarasota, Manatee County, FL and the surrounding areas
Walter Nolasco
May 25, 2023
Walter Nolasco, of Bradenton, Fl passed away on Thursday May 25th.
He was born in Fairfax, VA to Jose & Wilma Nolasco.
Walter enjoyed playing basketball, fishing, family time and Christmas shows.
Walter is survived by his mother, Wilma Nolasco, sisters Maritza Tovar Coronado, Elizabeth Tovar, 8 Nieces and...
Esther Mary Hilferding
May 25, 2023
Esther Hilferding passed away on May 25, 2023.
She is survived by her loving family and friends.
John Brash
May 25, 2023
John Brash of Bradenton passed away on May 25th, 2023.
Born in Canada to Raymond and Bernice.
He is survived by his loving family and friends.
No services are scheduled.
Carmelo Vita
May 22, 2023
Carmelo Vita of Bradenton passed away on May 22nd, 2023.
He was born in Italy to Basil and Isabelle Vita and in his teenage years moved to New York City. Carmelo studied cosmotology and eventually retired to Florida.
He is survived by his loving family and friends. No services are scheduled.
Ana I. Diaz
May 21, 2023
Ana I. Diaz, of Ruskin, passed away on May 21, 2023.
She was born in Tampa, Florida to Ramiro and Maryann Diaz.
Ana is survived by her large and loving family.
She will be laid to rest at Ruskin Memorial Park.
Ronald Siems
May 19, 2023
Ronald Siems, age 83 of Plato Center entered into God’s Kingdom on May 19th, 2023. He was born November 27, 1939 to Arthur & Gladys Siems from Roselle, Illinois.
Ronald, most loving and devoted husband for 62 years to Bonnie (nee Dexter). Cherished father of Allen (Dawn) and Holly (Kurt) Richardson. Adored grandfather of Austin (Veronica), Parker,...
Russell Johansen
May 18, 2023
Russell was peacefully ushered to Heaven to be with the Lord on May 18, 2023 at the young age of 82. He was the dearly loved and loving husband of MaryAnn Johansen, with whom he recently celebrated 60 years of marriage and raised a family that grew from four children to include ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren....
Joann Sharon Pearson
May 18, 2023
Joann S. Pearson passed away on May 18, 2023.
She is survived by her loving family and friends.
Everett Lee Gresiak
May 14, 2023
Everett Lee Gresiak, 58, of Bradenton, passed away on May 14, 2023.
He was born in Kankakee, Illinois to Evangeline and Romey Gresiak.
Everett proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by his loving family and dear friends.
Private family services were held.
John Barrett
May 14, 2023
John Barrett of Bradenton passed away on May 14th, 2023.
He is survived by his loving family and friends.
No services are scheduled.
Norma Leticia Cardenas
May 14, 2023
Norma Cardenas passed away on May 14, 2023.
She was born on January 3, 1979 to Adan and Julia.
She is survived by her loving family and friends.
Dyan Baker
May 13, 2023
Dyan Baker of Bradenton passed away on May13th, 2023.
She is survived by her loving family and friends.
No services are scheduled.
Barbara Lee Willits
May 12, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother. Barbara L. (Bowser) Willits, 85, formerly of Illinois City, IL, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, in Bradenton, FL.
Roger C. Melchior
May 11, 2023
Roger Melchior was born and educated in Baltimore, Maryland. His love and servant leadership for his faith, for his family, for his country, and for the career fire service marked his life well lived.
A war veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, Roger returned home and joined the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD). He...
Bootsie
May 10, 2023
Thomas A. Grace or more affectionately called Bootsie, was granted his Angel wings on May 10th, 2023.
Thomas A. Grace was born in Oakland California on April 14, 1949 to Thomas A. Grace Jr and LaVida Jones as their first child.
As a child Bootsie was the adulation of everyone who encountered his...
Barbara Lucille Faris
May 8, 2023
Barbara Lucille Faris found eternal peace in the loving arms of Jesus at 12:04 am on Monday May 8th, 2023 with her son Keith and daughter in-law Lacey by her side. She was where she wanted to be “at home”, surrounded by love as The Holy Spirit welcomed her to heaven.
Barbara was a simple...
Hugh Grant Holmes
May 8, 2023
Hugh Grant Holmes
November 13, 1926 – May 8, 2023
We are saddened to announce the passing of Hugh G Holmes. Hugh passed peacefully on May 8, 2023 at home in Holmes Beach surrounded by family at the age of 96.
Hugh was born on November 13, 1926 on...
Leila Wiley
May 7, 2023
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Leila Wiley a loving and devoted mother, daughter, aunt, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on May 7th, 2023.
Leila is survived by her husband Bobby W. Wiley, children Bobby C. Wiley, Alicia Wiley, and Margaret Haney, mother Mary Harrell, sisters Rosemary Bauman and Roxanne Blackwelder, many...
Patricia W. Schlusemeyer
May 6, 2023
Patricia was originally from Upper Saddle River, NJ and moved to Warrenton, VA in the mid 60's.
She had a great love of all animals and was very active in Catholic Church in both VA and FL.
She was preceded in death by her father, Edmund Warwick; mother; Dorothy Warwick; sister;...
