All Obituaries

Nora Isabel Calder Martin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 11, 2023. Born and raised in the Jamaica countryside in 1925, she had a long, creative life highlighted by her love of painting pictures, playing cards with family and friends, solving puzzles, and an occasional pink vodka. She will be missed by her four children: Corinne (Chiffy), Richard, Guy and Geri; six grandchildren: Kathy, Joe, Peter, Warren, Jordan and Kyle; great grandchildren: Ashley, Abby, Mason, Sofia,...

James Anthony Batton, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 7:23 p.m. surrounded by family at his beloved home in Broward County, Florida.    He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Pallie J. Batton of almost 60 years of marriage. Along with his two children Lisa Martinez and Larry Batton and daughter-in-law Ailen Batton. He was blessed with six grandchildren as follows.. Kristin Martinez, Nicki Martinez, Tyler Martinez, Kyle Batton, Kevin...

José Oscar Granda, beloved son, brother, uncle, teacher, mentor, artist, presenter, entertainer, and friend was taken from us on Sunday, December 11, 2022.  He is survived by his brother, sister, nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind many caring friends. José was born in Havana, Cuba and migrated to Miami, Florida in the early 1960s with his parents.  He was devoted to his family and friends with whom he spent most of his time—when he wasn’t swimming,...

Harvey Hoffenberg, age 81, passed away on November 26, 2022. Harvey was born November 29, 1940 in Boston Massachusetts to George and Mollie Hoffenberg. He had two siblings, Robert, now of Randolph Massachusetts and Judy, who passed away in 1981. He lived in the Roxbury section of Boston and attended Boston Latin School from grades 7 – 9. His family then moved to Brookline Massachusetts. He graduated from Brookline High School in 1958. He attended Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and...

Reuben Arthur Griffith Jr, of Plantation, FL, passed away on November 24, 2022. Reuben was born on June 1, 1932 to Reuben Griffith Sr. and Thelma Bailey in Thayer County, Nebraska. Reuben graduated from Carleton High School in Carleton, NE in 1950.  Reuben loved sports, and lettered in baseball, football, and track. After high school, Reuben worked on the farm and the railroad.  On May 27, 1952 in Belvedere, Nebraska, Reuben married Judy Lea Brinegar and they had four children:...

Gordon Walter Bouskill died on November 18, 2022, after a brief illness at home. Gordon lived in the Wilton Manors / Oakland Park area off-on for the past 15 years, with short periods spent at his “other home” in San Diego, California. Gordon Bouskill was single at the time of his death and was not survived by any children. He is survived by his ex-wife, Karen Adele (Simpson) Bouskill, whom he was married to for twenty-two years, and remained close friends with after their...

Arlene G. Smith (Campbell) passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on November 3, 2022, with her family gathered by her side. She was born August 8, 1953, in Southington CT. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Viola Ayotte. Arlene dearly loved spending time with her family, camping, fishing, traveling, playing cards, and her dog, Boo. She is survived by 5 children, Brian (Heather) Smith of West Suffield CT, Glenn (Michelle) Quirion of Wellington FL, Shelby (Paul) Valentino of...

Antonia Doralisa Tonnaer, 98, of Miami, Florida passed away on October 20, 2022. She was born in Lima, Peru to Ricardo Oré Remuzgo and Carmen Torres Saba. Antonia is survived by her daughter Consuelo Burranca Oré, sons Carlos Tonnaer and Eric Tonnaer and youngest sister Carmen Rosa Oré Torres as well as many adoring grandchildren and extended family. Antonia lived a full life and is missed greatly by all who knew and loved her.   Antonia was a social butterfly...

David Woodrow Herring, 30, went home to be with the Lord October 8, 2022. He currently resided in Fort Lauderdale, FL but grew up in Deerfield Beach, FL and graduated from Monarch High School. His life was cut short by the deadly disease of addiction. He is survived by his father, William Herring, his mother, Kathryn Kaether, step-father David Kaether, brothers Brent Herring (Anne), Michael Kaether (Tishonna): and Daniel Kaether (Lauren), sisters Jennifer Cribb (Ken), and Sheri Beckett...

On September 18 and at her 99 years of life, Virginia Vélez de Toro departed back to her Creator. Lovingly called Mama Vi, Mama Toro and Titi Milla she became surrogate mother to many. In her last years, as well as at the time of her departure, her daughter, Haydee, was at her side. She is survived by her husband Rafael Toro, her children Haydee Toro & Hiram Toro, her grandchildren Gabriel Toro & Daniel Toro, Gabriel Vidal & Barbara Vidal whom she raised like her own and...