Saturday, April 30, 2016

LeRoy Eugene Parrish

LeRoy Eugene Parrish, age 89 of Summerfield, Florida passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 at his residence.  LeRoy was born in Ocala, Florida the son of Leslie L. and Effie C. (Renfroe) Parrish.  He was employed as a Director for Orlando Utilities.  

LeRoy leaves to cherish his memory daugher Lori (Gary) Kasper of Summerfield; 2 grandchildren William Alan Kasper (fiance Monica H. Taylor) and Christopher C. Kasper of New York, NY.

The family will be receiving friends  on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 12:00 until 2:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at Dobbs Funeral Home.  Interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Friday, April 22, 2016

Jacqueline Anne Jacques

Jacqueline Anne Jacques was born on May 26, 1945 in Gonaives, Haiti. She completed her primary and secondary schooling in Gonaives. During her teenage years, she developed a passion for sewing and embroidery. In 1966, Jacqueline left Gonaives and moved to Port-au-Prince. She then immigrated to the United States. She first lived in Brooklyn New York, then in Boston MA, and finally moved to Orlando FL after a terrible automobile accident in 1991.
The Lord Almighty blessed her with 5 great children; Jimmy Paul, Pierre Richard Paul, Farah Francois, Joanne Prochet, Harry Prochet Junior and a step daughter Jeannine Paul.  She has 15 wonderful grand-children: Ayanna Ferguson, Jimmy Paul Junior, Tony Keiron Livert, Bently Senatus, Trinity Vivica Frazier, Alfonzo Dominic Frazier 3rd, Treivon Jonas Frazier, Khenisi Quianna Jacqueline Green, Kendzia Edmond Ishmael Green Junior, Haley Nicole Paul, Richard Chandler Paul, Alicia Michelle, Aidan Emmanuel Paul, Gabriel Christian Prochet and Nicolas Andre Caesar Prochet. Seven siblings: Marie Nellie Jacques,  Yonnette Jacques, Luders Jacques, Eder Jacques, Edouard Jacques, Marie-Josed Louissaint and Gerald Jacques. Family, Nephews, nieces : Jacques, Paul, Francois, Prochet, D’empaire,  Azor, Casseus, Thompson, Pardo, LeGros, Lebrain, Moise, Mathieux, Exantus, Latortue, Louissaint, Hypolite, Alexis and Debrosse.

Jacqueline was a member of the Church of God in Boston, MA and later was baptized. Upon her arrival in Orlando, she visited several churches and decided to join Christ Sanctified Church.  Jacqueline was a hard-working woman and a dedicated loving mother, grand-mother and a friend. Jacqueline had a pleasant smile. She was always helpful and respectful to others. Jacqueline became very ill and was called home to be with the Lord. May God rest her soul! Amen.  

The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home on Friday, April 22, 2016.   Visitation will be held again from 9:00 until 10:00 am, followed by the funeral service at Christ Sanctified Church located at 5717 N. Pine Hills Road in Orlando on Saturday, April 23, 2016.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Friday, April 8, 2016

Amy Colleen Krach

April 4th, 2016, taken way too soon, Amy Colleen died from injuries sustained in a car accident on March 30, 2016.  Born February 5, 1970, Amy and her family moved to Orlando from Brockway, Pennsylvania when she was an infant.  She graduated from Edgewater High School, Class of 1988, and attended Rollins College.

Amy's professional life was spent mostly working in the hospitality industry.  She was fanatical about her cats and loved rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Amy was a loving and caring person who would do anything for her friends and family.  We are thankful to know that Amy's death resulted in life for other families as she had chosen to be an organ donor. 

She is survived by her mother, Peggy Morrison Krach; her father William D. Krach; sister Cindy R. Hunt and brother William D. Krach, II.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home Chapel.

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Casilda Cordero Gonzalez

Casilda Cordero Gonzalez, age 47, of Minneola, FL, passed away Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 at her residence. Casilda was born in New York, NY the daughter of Elsie (Garcia) and the late Hector Cordero. She was employed as a registered nurse at Dr. Phillips Hospital and a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church. 

Casilda leaves to cherish her memory, mother Elsie Garcia of New York City;  husband of Mark  Gonzalez of Minneola, FL; daughter Kelsey Diggs of Orlando; sisters Sandra Cordero of Orlando and Christina Cordero of New York.

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home from 6:00 until 9:00 pm on Wednesday, April 6th, 2016.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew Catholic Church at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 7th, 2016 with Father Leo Hodges officiating, followed by interment at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Carmen Cruz

Carmen Cruz, age 97 of Orlando passed away on March 31, 2016 at her residence.  She was born in Manati, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Candido and Ramona (Miranda) Montijo.  Carmen was employed as a lace cutter in the garment industry.

Carmen leaves to cherish her memory sons Felix Cruz of Maine, Jose Cruz of Orlando; daughters Rosa Cruz of Orlando, Anna of Puerto Rico, Hilda Clemente and Carmen Cruz also of Orlando; sisters Carmen Santiago of Connecticut, Angelina Rodriguez of New York, Maria Rivera and Josefina Diaz both of Puerto Rico; 16 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 at 11:00 am with Deacon Spencer Silvers officiating, followed by interment at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Friday, April 1, 2016

Moses Charles Baptiste


Moses Charles Baptiste, age 34, of Orlando, FL passed away Monday, March 28th, 2016.  He was born in St. Croix, Virgin Islands  the son of Yolanda (Casanova)  and Charles Baptiste.  

Moses leaves to cherish his memory, mother Yolanda Casanova of Orlando; father Charles Baptiste, Sr. of St. Croix, Virgin Islands; sisters Atira Baptiste of Miami, Akima Baptiste of Poinciana, FL, Agisha Cason of Orlando; brother Charles Baptiste, Jr. of Orlando; sisters Arita Baptiste of Lovett, TX,, Maisha Baptiste of Pennsylvania, Abigail Baptiste of Houston, TX and brother Curtis Baptiste of Texas.

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 11:00 am until 12;30 pm. The funeral service will follow visitation at 12:30 pm.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.