Jose Manuel Nolasco-Amaya

Jose Manuel Nolasco-Amaya, age 37, of Orlando, passed away Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016 in St. Cloud, Florida.  He was born in Colon, Honduras the son of Virginia (Amaya) and Encarnacion Nolasco and was employed in construction.

Jose leaves to cherish memory in addition to his parents, wife Kimberly Marshall-Nolasco; step daughters Sarah Copithorne, Leah Marshall; 6 brothers; 4 sisters; 4 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and sorrowing friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 until 5:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home on Saturday, October 1, 2016.  Repast will be held at the family home following the service. 

Donial Jeryl Roberts, Sr.

Donial Jeryl Roberts, Sr., age 70, of Orlando, passed away Saturday, September 10th, 2016 at Orlando Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bristol, VA the son of  of the late Leona Blanchard and James C Roberts.  He was employed in the maintenance department of Lockheed Martin.

Donial is preceded in death by his brother James C. Roberts (2006) and leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters Donna Varghese of Gainesville, Deanna Dowling of Casselberry; two sons Donnie Roberts of Montverde, David Roberts of New Enterprise, PA; sister Ramona Schwartz of Gainesville;  brother  Russell Roberts of Live Oak; and 13 grandchildren.

The family will be receiving friends at 4:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 15th, 2016 at Dobbs Funeral Home in Orlando, FL  with Dr. David Peacock officiating., of Bible Believers Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida.  Interment will be at the Sharrett Cemetery in Bristol, Virginia.

Jose Vicente Alvarez

Jose Vicente Alvarez, age 44, of Orlando, passed away Friday, September 2nd, 2016 at Orlando Regional Medical Center. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 5, 1971, a son of Mercedes (Sanchez), of Orlando and Jose Alvarez and was employed as a transportation welder.

Jose leaves to cherish his memory, mother Mercedes Sanchez; wife Nancy Alvarez; daughter Jalaeh Alvarez; two sons Joshua  and Jaden Alvarez,  two sisters Maryuri Alvarez, Virginia Matos all of Orlando; and brother Christian Matos of Columbus, OH.

Service schedule is as follows:

Friday, September 9, 2016 

 2:00 until 9:00 pm

Saturday, September 10, 2016 

9:00 am until 12:00 pm

Dobbs Funeral Home

Pastor Diana Quintero, Officiating

Interment will follow the service on Saturday at Winter Garden Cemetery

Bharatie Mannie

Bharatie Mannie, age 58, of Orlando, passed away Monday, September 5th, 2016 at Orlando Regional Medical Center. She was born in Skeldon, Guyana the daughter of  Seetawattie (Samlall) and Budhnarine.  She was employed as a seamstress in the fashion industry.

Bharatie leaves to cherish her memory, husband Roopcharrand Mannie of Orlando;two sons Yashpaul Mannie (Darcie) of Orlando, Vicram Mannie (Devi) of Queens, NY; daughter, Stephanie Mannie of Orlando; two sisters, Vidyotama  Dhani of Queens, NY,  Sunita Teeka of Guyana; three brothers Rabi Budhnarine, Shraddand  and  Anand Budhnarine all of Guyana and 3 grandchildren.

The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 until 9:00 pm on Thursday, September 8th, 2016 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be held 9:00 AM on Friday, September 9th, 2016 at Dobbs Funeral Home followed by cremation at Metro Crematory in Ocoee. 

Ruta Malidoma Some

In loving memory of Ruta Malidoma Somé who was born to her father Goitom Mielik and mother Ghidey Araya Emnetu on November 12, 1977 in the city of Maytemenay, Asmara, Eritrea, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 in Orlando. Ruta was raised alongside siblings; Efram Goitom, Felmon Goitom, Anna Goitom and Robel Goitom.    

Ruta was a loving and proud mother and generous friend. Ruta’s three children, one son and two daughters, are Meron Teame, age 21, Paula Somé, age 15, and Lula Somé, age 10. She walked beside her husband Malidoma Patrice Somé as the backbone of their marriage and surrounding village. 

Ruta cared and she cared deeply. She loved and she loved deeply. She was a mother and protector and embraced all as village. Ruta exemplified dedication, beauty, radiance and an ancient feminine energy that only she could bring to her husband, family and to all.  

In the loving words of her children….

Meron

“My best friend, my mother, my father, my back bone, my supporter, my healer, my chef, my comfort zone, and now my Guardian Angel…. My mom is all these things to me! A task that had to be carried on by so may people but she was able to be all these things for me on her own…. That’s the definition of a “super woman” she is and always will be my HERO.”

Paula words

My mom wasn’t someone you could describe with a couple of words. Sure, she was beautiful, kind and strong. But that’s not enough. My mom was like a day when the sun is shining as bright as ever but the rain is still falling. She was one who reminded you day after day that life is fair because it’s unfair to everyone. She was the only person I knew who was the perfect bible verse. “Love is patient, Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. My mom was the physical form of love and always will be. She was the ray of light in everyone’s darkness. My mother sacrificed everything she had to put her family first but never herself. My mom is looking down at all of us from heaven smiling. She is finally getting the life that she deserves that earth couldn’t even offer her. 

Lula words to mom:

"I love my mom more than anything. I will always love her more than anything and anyone. I know she wouldn’t want me to be upset about her passing though. She’d want us to be happy that she’s at peace and she can always watch us even when she’s not with us physically."

Service Schedule

Visitation 

Friday, September 2, 2016

4:00 until 6:00 pm

Dobbs Funeral Home Chapel

Saturday, September 3, 2016

10:00 am

Church Prayer Service

Debre Mewie Abune Aregawi Eritrean Orthodox Church

4836 La Grange Avenue ~ Orlando, Florida 32808

Interment

Greenwood Cemetery

1603 Greenwood Street ~ Orlando, Florida

Celebration of Life Gathering

3:00 pm

Path Light Event Center

3200 West Colonial Drive ~ Orlando FL 32805

Herpha Marie Henry

Herpha Marie Henry, age 52 of Ocoee, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016.  She was born in Portland, Jamaica the daughter of Edwin McLeod and Evadne Anderson. Herpha was employed as an automotive business owner.

She leaves to cherish her memory husband Dave Walter Henry of Ocoee and daughter Britney.  The family will be receiving friends at Mt. Olive Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 3350 Claracona Road in Apopka from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 1st, 2016.  Interment will be in Scotts Runn Jamaica.

Tyler Thomas Williams

Tyler Thomas Williams, age 2 months and 1 day old, of Orlando, passed away Sunday, August 28th, 2016 in Altamonte Springs, Seminole County. Tyler was born in Winter Park, FL on June 27, 2016, the son  of Malinda Gwynn of Orlando  and Kyle Williams of Altamonte Springs.

Tyler leaves to cherish his memory along with his parents;  two brothers Kaleb Williams, Kayden Gwynn both of Orlando; maternal grandparents Terrance Gwynn and Sherri Pennington; paternal grandparents Karen and Victor Roye.

The family will be receiving friends from 9:30 - 11:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 1st, 2016 at Dobbs Funeral Home with Deacon Larry Herbert officiating. Interment will follow the service at Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando.

Geraldine Prebee

Geraldine Prebee, age 72, of Ocoee, FL passed away Sunday, August 14th, 2016 at her residence, She was born in Pike County, Kentucky on September 25, 1943, the daughter  of the late Ora Carter and John Metzker and was employed as a retail clerk for Walt Disney World for 31 years.

Geraldine leaves to cherish her memory, son George Prebee of Campbellsville, KY;  daughter  Beth Evans of Ocoee; sister Marylou Justice of Tennessee; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren as well as a host of other living relatives and friends.  

The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 until 11:00 am on Friday, August 19, 2016 followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am at Dobbs Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Shearouse officiating.  Interment will be at Deland Memorial Gardens.

Rudolph George Roberts, Sr.

Rudolph George Roberts, age  63, of Orlando, FL, passed away Thursday, August 11th, 2016 at Florida Hospital Orlando. He was born in Jamaica, West Indies, the son  of the late Irene (Brady) and Arnold  Roberts.  Rudolph was a member of Grace Bible Church of Central Florida and was employed as a trucking operator.

Rudolph leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Latoya Elcock of Ft. Lauderdale, Tatijana Lightbourn of Tallahassee; three sons Rudolph Roberts, Jr.,   Lauran Roberts  and Ryan Roberts, all of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; five sisters Gretel Roberts of Jamaica, Margaret Goldbourne, Joan Goldbourne, both of Bermuda, Lileth Occened of Apopka, Carol Dorsett of the Bahamas; four brothers, Clinton Roberts of Orlando, Owen Roberts of Gainesville, Peter Roberts of Maryland, Donald Roberts of Ft. Pierce, FL; and 6 grandchildren.

Public visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 27th, 2016 at Grace Bible Church of Central Florida in Orlando, FL followed by the funeral service with Pastor Gene Pritchard officiating. Interment will follow the service at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Dennis Michael Buice

Dennis Michael Buice born to Marie Buice on December 31, 1980 in Miami, FL where he lived until 2006, passed away August 10, 2016 in Orlando, FL.  At St. Louis Catholic Church in Miami, Dennis was an altar server for 11 years and an assistant teacher in Sunday School.  As a child, he was blessed with the companionship of Randy Lascody of Big Brothers and Sisters in Miami.

Dennis earned his Boy Scout Eagle rank at age 15. His Eagle project greatly benefited St. Louis Church.  Dennis was also a Chapter Chief in the Scout Order of the Arrow.  He then served as an assistant Scout Leader in Coral Gables, Troop 7 where he taught boys safe canoeing.

In high school and college, Dennis was a trombonist in marching bands and participated in Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, and many Orange Bowl performances.  Dennis was a skilled PADI Master Scuba Instructor who certified over 100 persons in open water diving and life saving techniques.  He loved being in the peacefulness of the ocean. Dennis (known by his middle name Michael to his co-workers worked for Disney for 10 years in various departments.  He also worked for Sea World and Universal Studios.  But his main passion in Orlando was volunteering at Give The Kids The World in Kissimmee as "Murphy, the Gingerbread Man".  

Dennis Michael Buice is survived by his mother Marie Buice of Orlando; his grandmother Faith Schaefer of Coral Gables; his uncle Michael Turnball of Sugar Grove, NC; and his Burmese Mountain Dog Silas.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 10:30 am with Father Ed McCarthy officiating.  

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Give The Kids The World in Dennis' name are appreciated.

Vincent Raymond Barnes

Vincent Raymond Barnes, age 62, of Orlando, FL, passed away on, Monday, August 8th, 2016 at his home. He was born in Didcot, Wallingord, UK the son of Veronica T (Fossey) and Roderick Kirkwood Barnes.  

Vincent was self-employed in the Information Technology Industry and leaves to cherish his memory wife Patsy Ann (Fries) Barnes; son Dustin Tiedeman;daughter Lisa Gomez (Pedro); grandchildren Carter, Parker, Lily, Alex, PJ and Jennifer.

Vince, as he was known among friends, was a Past President of the Rotary Club of International Drive in Orlando with over two decades of Service Above Self in Rotary.

Mary Lou Nordmann

Mary Lou Nordmann, age 88, of Gainesville passed away Thursday, July 21st, at Health Central, Ocoee, Orange County, FL.   Mary was born in Live Oak, FL, daughter of the late Allie and Homa Judson Horne and was a homemaker.

Mary is  survived by her son, Joe Nordmann, of Orlando, FL.   The family will be receiving friends at  1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 27th at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Orlando, FL.  The funeral mass will follow visitation at 2:00 pm with Father Leo Hodges officiating.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Bennie Joe Allen

Bennie Joe Allen,age 85, of Orlando, FL passed away Wednesday, July 27th, 2016 at Florida Hospital Orlando. He was born in Center Point, AR the son  of the late Martha Finley (Moore)  and Ben Edgar Allen.  Bennie served in the U.S. Army and was a business owner specializing in tool sales.

Bennie is predeceased by 9 brothers and sisters and leaves to cherish his memory wife Mary (Kress) Allen of Orlando; two sisters Olene Bertha Smith of Kentucky,  Willie Mae Stone of Nashville, AR; and brother Thurman Allen of Ocoee, FL. 

The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, July 30th, 2016 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Orlando, FL  with Father Leo Hodges officiating. Interment will follow the Mass at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Wilfredo C. Ambrocio

Wilfredo C. Ambrocio, age 82 years, passed away on Wednesday July 27, 2016 at 6:20 a.m.   He was born in Tarlac, Philippines, the son of Vicente and Lucila (Corpuz) Ambrocio. He was employed as a construction carpenter.  

Wilfredo leaves to cherish his memory, wife Elisa (Cruzada) Ambrocio; children Mutya Holmes, Bayani Ambrocio, Eva Ambrocio, Ruth Silvestre, Cesar Ambrocio, Amelia Ambrocio, Ignacio Ambrocio, Genesis Ambrocio, Abel Ambrocio, Bobby Ambrocio; sisters Abrela, Lily, Lor; brother Rudy; 24 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  

The family will be receiving friends from 9:00 until 11:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Dobbs Funeral Home with Pastor Cicero Bailon officiating. Interment will be at Orlando Memorial Gardens in Apopka.   

Sam Ajudha

Sam Ajudha, age 75 of Orlando, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at Health Central Hospital. He was born in Georgetown, Guyana the son of Samuel and Sookya (Motilal) Ajudha and was employed as a hotel chef.

Sam leaves to cherish his memory wife Elsie (Balgobin) Ajudha;  children Indra and Derick, Surish and Grace, Chandra and Ishmat, Ramesh and Annie, Naresh and Shalinie; siblings Lucille, Buddy Boy, LIna, Baby, and Nellie; grandchildren Dillian, Krystle, Samantha, Ameela, Nekethia, Amanda, Nikeitha, Alica, Joshua, Ashley, Amber; great grandchildren Derin and Nalia.

The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 until 9:00 pm on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 and on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 from 9:00 until 11:30 am at  Dobbs Funeral Home, followed by cremation at Metro Crematory in Ocoee.

Denise Elizabeth Jahn

Denise Elizabeth Jahn was freed from the pain of Cancer on July 16, 2016.  Denise Elizabeth Jahn was born on May 15, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY to Rudy and Marie Jahn. She was predeceased by Rudy and Marie; and her brother, Steven.

She is survived and mourned by her son, Christopher Schoendorf-Mummert (Todd) of Kissimmee, Fl; two sisters, Carol Jagamino of Lindenhurst, NY, and Linda Susserman (Marv) of Alpharetta, Ga.

Denise was an internationally renowned breeder of champion Maltese, and was an active member of the American Maltese Association.

Denise will be cremated. A Celebration of Life in her honor, will be held on Saturday August 13, 2016 at 6:00 pm at Dobbs Cremation & Funeral Services located at 430 North Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL 32811.  Her son will be hosting, and asks that you remember that this is a Celebration.  Please wear blue (her favorite color, no black), and arrive ready to share happy, loving memories if you feel so inclined.

Alton Thomas

Alton Thomas, age 69, of Orlando, passed away Sunday, July 10th, 2016 at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orange County. Alton was born in Jamaica, West Indies and was employed as a warehouse attendant.

Alton is  survived by three sons Dwight, Andrew and Alton Thomas all of Jamaica; cousins  Timothea Williams and Michael Henry both of Ocoee.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 16th, 2016 at Dobbs Funeral Home in Orlando, FL  with Rev. Ronald Benjamin officiating.

Steven Arthur Sage

Steven Arthur Sage, age 67, of Gotha, FL passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 at Orlando Health, Ocoee, FL. Steve was born in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Wallace and Virginia Sage.   

He leaves behind his beloved wife Linda; two daughters Dawn Seefeldt of Windermere, FL, Debbi and Michael Zambito of Gotha, FL, one son, Robert Sage of Deltona, FL; five grandsons, Justin, Landon, Aidan, Jacob and Ryan; and two great-granddaughters, Arielle and Paisley.

Steven touched many lives, as he was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, whether it was family, friend, or a stranger. It was a blessing to have known him, and he will be greatly missed by many.

Steven will be cremated. A Memorial Service in his honor will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 5:30pm, with Pastor Thomas Hensley officiating.  The viewing will be at 4:00 pm. 

Ratna Moti Gidwani

Ratna Moti Gidwani, age 68, of Orlando, FL passed away Thursday, June 16th, 2016 at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. Ratna was born in Rajkot, India,  the daughter of the late Gopi and Teckchand Gidwani.  She was self employed in the retail industry.  

Ratna leaves to cherish her memory husband Moti Gidwani of Orlando; two sons Raja (Monali) Gidwani of Miramar, FL, Jai Gidwani of Orlando, FL; five sisters Sundri Bhojwani of Rajkot, India, Padu Ramchandani of Los Angeles, Tara Vaswani of Altamonte Springs, Leena Dodia of Altamonte Springs,  Raju Mirchandani of Orlando; brother Suresh Gidwani of Boston, MA and 2 grandchildren Sonia and Sahil Gidwani both of Miramar.

Traditional Hindu service will be held from 9:00 until 12:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 21, 2016.  Cremation will follow at Metro Crematory in Ocoee.

Xavier Emmanuel Serrano-Rosado

Xavier Emmanuel Serrano-Rosado, age 35 of Orlando was tragically taken from his family, friends, and community on June 12, 2016.  He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Jesus M. Serrano and Cruz M. Rosado.   

Xavier touched so many lives with his smile and laughter.  He was described as a happy, energetic person who enjoyed salsa dancing and spending time with his 5 year old son. and will be truly missed by all.  He had performed at local theme parks, including Walt Disney World, and on the Norwegian Cruise Line. 

Serrano found a creative outlet dancing at various bars under the name Eman Valentino.  Splash Bar in Panama City announced his death "with a heavy heart" via Facebook.  Wilma Lozano, the mother of Serrano's son, said he loved to spend time with the boy swimming in the pool, watching movies and playing video games.

"He was always energetic and always had a smile on his face that made you smile too," Lozano said through a Facebook message. "And if I was down, he knew how to made me smile and get back up."  Lozano said Serrano moved here from Puerto Rico 10 years ago. She and Serrano met while salsa dancing. She said Serrano worked at the Aldo store at Orlando International Premium Outlets. (excerpts from Orlando Sentinel).

He leaves to cherish his memory, Parents Jesus Serrano and Cruz Rosado both of Puerto Rico; son Kelvyn Emmanuel Serrano of Orlando; partner Wilma Lozano of Orlando; brothers Jesus Serrano and Carlos Serrano both of Puerto Rico; sisters Brenda Serrano of Wisconsin, and Glenda Serrano of Philadelphia.

The family will be receiving friends from 3:30 until 6:30 pm, followed by the Mass on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Resurrection Catholic Church located at 1211 Winter Garden Vineland-Road, Winter Garden 34787.