JoAnn Patricia Allen

JoAnn Patricia Allen, age 82, of Orlando, passed away Saturday, July 27th, 2019 at Osceola Regional Medical Center in Kissimmee.  She was born in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Anna (Kasperek)  and Eusebio  Julian and was a homemaker.

JoAnn leaves to cherish her memory son Paul Allen of Baltimore, MD.

Luis Colon, Jr.

Luis Colon, Jr., age 53, of Orlando passed away Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee.  He was born in Bronx, NY the son of the late Nilda (Dumain)  and Luis Angel Colon and was employed as a basketball coach.

Luis is survived by his wife Nelly Cabrera; daughter Jocelyn Colon; two sons Jonas Colon, Jonathan Colon all of Orlando; three sisters, Quetcy Colon, of Orlando; Rebecca Berry, of St. Cloud; Abigail Colon, of Orlando; and 2 grandchildren.

The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 12:00 pm on Saturday, July 27th, 2019 at Dobbs Funeral Home in Orlando, FL .

Jose Rafael Colon Rodriguez

Jose Rafael Colon Rodriguez, age 80, of Orlando passed away Thursday, July 25th,2019 at Health Central Hospital in  Ocoee, FL.  He was born in Mao, Dominican Republic, the son of the late America (Rodriguez)  and Jose Benedito Colon and was employed as a laborer in government construction.

Jose leaves to cherish his memory, wife  Equidamia  Rosario; daughter Claudia Josefina Colon; three sons Jose Rafael Colon (Carmen),  Edward Rafael Colon (Yolanda Ramos, all of Orlando and Angel Rosario of the Dominican Republic. He is also survived by one grandchild Karlen Colon of Orlando.

The family will be receiving friends from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, followed by the funeral service at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 at Dobbs Funeral Home.

Smith Edward Branch

Smith Edward Branch, age 86, of Ocoee, FL passed away Thursday, July 18th, 2019.  He was born in Dillon, SC the son of the late Marcella (Barfield)  and Henry Cleveland Branch.  He served in the US Army, was employed as a manager for Gulf Oil and was a faithful member of Church at the Cross.

Smith leaves to cherish his memory, wife  Peggy  (Gore) Branch of Ocoee; two daughters, Lynne Branch Milner (Mike)  of Ocoee, Shanna Branch Allen (Mike) of San Diego;  6 grandsons, Adam Milner of Nashville, Brad Allen of San Diego, Zach Allen of San Diego, Cameron Milner of Orlando, Erick Allen of San Digeo and Blake Milner of Ocoee.

The funeral service will be held 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 21st, 2019 at Church at the Cross in Orlando, FL .  A private interment will be held at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.

Alana Sachira Fernandez

Alana Sachira Fernandez, age 34, of Belle Isle, passed away Thursday, July 18th, 2019. She was born in Ceiba, Puerto Rico,  the daughter of Laura (Raquel) and the late Alan Fernandez and was employed as a computer implementation specialist.

Alana leaves to cherish her memory, mother Laura Fernandez of Belle Isle; son Gian Alan Gil of Belle Isle; fiance Gilbert Gil of Belle Isle; sister, Laura Rosario Fernandez of Ft. Sill, OK;  brother Christopher Alan Fernandez of Key West; and grandmother Raquel Viera of Belle Isle.  

Visitation will be held from 2:00 until 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at Dobbs Funeral Home, followed by the service at 6:00 pm. 

Prenul Printemps

Prenul Printemps, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Health Central in Ocoee.  He was born in Lasille, Haiti the son of Remis and Exzina (Bareau) Printemps and was employed as a tailor.

Prenul leaves to cherish his memory, wife Marie Chichette (Eliscar) Printemps of Orlando; daughters Luna Printemps of Santa Domingo, Mirlene Printemps of Orlando, Wilna Bienaime; brothers Vickel Printemps and Jonas Printemps both of Haiti, Rubin Printemps of Orlando; sisters Evelyn Printemps of Haiti, Denice Cherilus of Orlando; and  grandchildren, se yenica strellita Lesil Printemps, Eliakime Emmanuel Lesil Printemps, Rebeca Achlanka Les Printemps, Ely James Lesil Printemps, Naimah bienaime, Nathan bienaime.

The family will be receiving friends on Friday, July 19th, 2019 at Eben.Ezer Baptist Church located at 3413 N. Pine Hills Rd, Orlando.  Public visitation will be held at the church on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at 9:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 am., with Dr. Pierre Antoine Michaud officiating.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Minnie Lois (Rhinesmith) Koman

Minnie Lois (Rhinesmith) Koman was born to Orlin and Jennie Jane Rhinesmith on March 8th, 1944 in Ringwood, NJ, and was known throughout her life by her middle name, Lois.  The youngest of ten, Lois had a happy youth spent playing with her siblings, riding horses back from the field on her grandfather’s farm, and reading books, particularly ones about horses. As a teen she spent the time she wasn’t in school raising her beloved collie, Lassie, and babysitting nieces and nephews.  A few years after high school, Lois married David Koman of Patterson, NJ.  After moving to Florida, Lois and David had two daughters, Orlinda and Robin.  Lois was a fiercely protective mother who always encouraged her daughters to be independent, and to pursue their education.  Lois was also a loving and devoted grandmother to her three grandchildren:  Alicia, John, and Kailey, and to her great grandson, Samuel, who brought immense joy to the last few years of her life.  When asked what she was proudest of, Lois always spoke of her children and grandchildren.  Lois died on July 2nd, 2019, at the age of 75, of complications of Alzheimer’s.  She is survived by her husband of fifty years, David Koman, her daughters Orlinda Linkins and Robin Koman, and their spouses, Thomas Linkins and Robin Thompson, her grandchildren Alicia, John, Kailey, and Alicia’s partner Rob Rogers, as well as her great grandson, Samuel. She is also survived by her siblings, Margie Hearle, Susan Hearle, Art Rhinesmith, and Orlin Rhinesmith Jr., as well as many nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved very much. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Lois’s name to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America:  https://alzfdn.org/support-us/donate/

Wendy Elizabeth Fagan

Wendy Elizabeth Fagan, age 51, of Port Orange, FL passed away Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 at Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach, Fl.  She was born in Orlando, the daughter of Nancy Redner Cairns and the late William James Cairns and was a homemaker.  

Wendy leaves to cherish her memory, mother Nancy Redner Cairns of Orlando; husband Jeffrey Fagan of Port Orange; daughter, Leslie May Fagan of Port Orange;  two sisters, Julie Hoffman of Orlando, Suzanne Elliott of Longwood;  two brothers, Michael Cairns of Orlando and Robert Cairns of Sanford. 

A graveside service will be held 9:00 AM on Saturday, July 13th, 2019  at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gotha, FL .

Sabina Wahid

Sabina Wahid, age 50, of Orlando, passed away Saturday, July 6th, 2019 at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee.    She was born in Leguan, Guyana,  the daughter of the late Shirley (Sumintra)  and Mohamed  Wahid and was employed as a gardener.  

Sabina leaves to cherish her memory, husband Oodho  Mangar;  two daughters Suvanie Mangar, Patricia Mangar; two sons Eshrie Mangar, Pamesh Mangar, all of Orlando; two sisters, Bibi Chand of Pennsylvania,  Farida Wahid of Ft. Lauderdale; five brothers, Kassim Wahid, Chico Wahid, Bruce Wahid, Karrim Mohamad, all of New York and Asman Murray of Orlando.

A traditional Hindu service will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 at Dobbs Funeral Home, followed by interment at Metro Crematory in Ocoee.

Michael Clark Canine

Michael Clark Canine

12/22/1938 to 7/4/2019

Born in South Bend, Indiana to Mary Kathryn (Buser) and Carroll Clark Canine.  He graduated from Indiana University, then became an officer in the United States Air Force, serving proudly.  He then worked in sales and management for several newspapers in the Southeast including the Orlando Sentinel.  He later founded Effective Advertising and Specialty Factory.

In his younger days, he enjoyed playing golf and was an avid runner.  He also enjoyed sports car racing and was crew member for National & International Porsche racing teams.  In October of 1992, he married Marie Harper.  They thoroughly enjoyed their 27 years together and always traveling to national parks until his death.  He was an active member of First Baptist Church Orlando, where he served as an usher.

Michael is served by his loving wife Marie, two children, two step children, 2 grandsons, 1 granddaughter and 2 great granddaughters.

A service to celebrate Michael's life is will be held at 11:00 am in the Marie Williams Chapel at First Baptist Church Orlando on Friday, July 12, 2019.

Theresa G. Cones

Theresa G. Cones, age 87, of Orlando,  passed away Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019 at Health Central Park, in Winter Garden,  Florida.  She was born in Boggsrock, West Virginia  the daughter of the late Theresa (Horvath)  and Joseph  ACS.  

Theresa was a homemaker and predeceased by her husband Conrad W. Cones.  She leaves to cherish her memory, 2 children;  one daughter, one son and one son-in-law.  Graveside services will be held at a later date.

Jose Humberto Rodriguez, Sr.

Jose Humberto Rodriguez, Sr. age 74, of Orlando, passed away Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 at Metro West Nursing Home and Rehab.  He was born in El Salvador, San Salvador,  on May 17, 1945, the son of the late Angelica (Alberto) Rodriguez and was employed as a Certified Public Accountant.  

Jose leaves to cherish his memory, daughter Fatima Rodriguez of Orlando; two sons Jose  Rodriguez, Jr., and  Fernando Rodriguez, both of Jericho, NY;  and 9 grandchildren.  

The family will be receiving friend at 10:00 am on Monday, July 8th, 2019 at Dobbs Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am with Deacon Spencer Silvers officiating.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Pauline Sultana Conliffe

Pauline Sultana Conliffe,  age 91, of Orlando, passed away Monday, July 1st, 2019.  She was born in Georgetown, Guyana, the daughter of the late Frances (Allen)  and David Seymour Conliffe.  

Pauline leaves to cherish her memory, daughter Ruth DaSilva of California;  three sons Anthony Shervington, Mark Shervington, Howell Conliffe all of Orlando; 9 grandchildren;  14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.  

The family will be receiving friends at 9:00 am on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 followed by the funeral service at 10:00 am at Dobbs Funeral Home with Rev. Anthony Shervington officiating.  Interment will follow the funeral service at Winter Garden Cemetery.