Sep 19, 2024

Sonia LaFe, of Tampa, 82, passed on Thursday September, 19, 2024 surrounded by family. Sonia was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Sonia, born on April 17,1942.  Being the oldest of 3 she always liked to take charge and  she loved life and was always welcoming to those who crossed her path. She graduated the...

Sep 16, 2024

English lady, Yvonne Charlotte Reynolds, moved to New York City as a young woman of 19 to work as a nanny. She was married two times, first to Gerald Freeman and together they adopted one daughter, Stacy Freeman.  Following her divorce, she later married James Reynolds, which sadly, also ended in a divorce.  She died at age 82, in...

Sep 6, 2024

Angeline Lula McElvy passed away on September 6, 2024. Funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday September 19th at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic church at 11am. Burial is to follow at Orange Hill Cemetery.

Sep 3, 2024

Mrs. Florance "Fifi" Riad Ghaly died peacefully in HCA Brandon Hospital, on Sept 2, 2024 in Brandon, Florida at the age of 81. Fifi is preceded in death by her husband Makram Ghaly in Fayoum, Egypt. Fifi was born on Jan. 7, 1943 in Fayoum, Egypt. She graduated from Cairo University with a degree in accounting. The couple moved...

Aug 30, 2024

Stephen Michael Burch passed away early August 30, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. Mike lived a life charged by love, adventure, and cause. He proudly served in the US Army as a Missile Technician. While stationed in Germany, he worked as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle Technician. After his service, Mike worked for the State Department, and spent two years in...

Aug 28, 2024

Betty McAulay, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin, passed away August 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by Bobby, her husband of 55 years. Betty and Bobby married in 1955 and resided in Tampa their entire marriage. They loved traveling with the many friends they made over the years and shared great stories of those...

Aug 11, 2024

Gerard Andrew Leonard (November 10, 1927-August 11, 2024). Proud Korean War US Army Veteran.  Born in Queens, NY, the 4th of 6 children to Irish immigrant parents from Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland.

Jeanne Maas Leonard was the love of his life. (1932-2017).  Jeanne & Jerry married and enjoyed life in Bayside, NY and East Islip, NY.  Moving,...

Jul 31, 2024

Michael Thomas Tynan, 77, of Tampa, passed away at his residence Wednesday July 31st after a brief but brave battle with lung cancer. Mike lived his life his way and never really complained. He was a fun-loving Irishman who would tell his stories and jokes to anyone who would listen. Born in Evergreen Park, Illinois, he remained in Chicago...

Jul 23, 2024

Patricia Portento-Besana, or just simply "Beng" to most of her friends and family, passed away on July 23, 2024 after almost 12 long years and brave battle of cancer.

Beng was born December 22, 1964 to Donato Portento and Lilia Jadoc of the Philippines.  She is survived by her husband, Teody; sons, Patrick, Derick, and Jerick; and...

Jul 8, 2024

Juan Rafols, 52, of Tampa passed on July 8, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at MacDonald Funeral Home on Saturday, July 20th, at 1:00pm. The family will receive visitors 3 hours prior, from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Memories and messages of condolence can be shared on the MacDonlad Funeral Home website.