Obituaries

Cecilia Aponte

Cecilia Aponte

Dec 15, 2025

Cecilia Aponte, 78, of Woodbridge, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, surrounded by love. She was born on May 2, 1947, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where she began a life defined by compassion, strength, and deep devotion to family.

Cecilia was the beloved daughter of Cesar Velez and Piedad Castro and a devoted and loving mother to her cherished...

Hector Cornejo Uypan

Hector Cornejo Uypan

Dec 14, 2025

Hector Cornejo Uypan, 53, of Haledon, New Jersey, passed away on December 14, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1972, in Lambayeque, Peru.

Hector was the loving son of Casimiro Cornejo and Isabel Uypan, and the devoted husband of Yodita Olga Oblitas. He was a man who valued family above all else, offering his love, support, and dedication to those...

Marlene Penafiel

Marlene Penafiel

Dec 13, 2025

“Dicen que cuando tienes a alguien que amas en el cielo , tienes un pedacito de cielo en tu casa “

Ante el sensible fallecimiento de quien en vida fue :

Marlene Antonia Morejon Quijije de Penafiel

Marlene Antonia Morejon Quijije de Penafiel, de 49 años, residente de Union, Nueva Jersey, falleció en paz el 13 de diciembre de 2025. Nació el 29...

Alejandra Charco Ruiz

Alejandra Charco Ruiz

Dec 13, 2025

Alejandra Funes Charco Ruiz, 59, of Roselle, New Jersey, passed away on December 13, 2025. Born in Guerrero, Mexico, Alejandra was a woman of deep love, strength, and devotion to her family.

She was the devoted wife of Jose Funes Perez and a cherished mother to Lesly, Gisel, and Jose. Alejandra’s heart carried both immense love and profound sorrow, as she...

Miguel Gonzalez

Miguel Gonzalez

Dec 12, 2025

Miguel Gonzalez, 80, of Elizabeth, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth. He was born on June 1, 1945.

Miguel will be remembered for his quiet strength, kind spirit, and the dignity with which he lived his life. He touched the lives of those who knew him through his warmth, humility, and presence, and...

Rosa Miranda

Rosa Miranda

Dec 12, 2025

Rosa Miranda, of Elizabeth, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Rosa was a devoted wife to Francisco Miranda, loving mother of Robert Carrion and his wife Marisol Carrion & Rosa Carrion, and cherished grandmother of Christina, whose life was defined by kindness, strength, and unwavering dedication to those she...

Teofilo Geronimo Pardo

Teofilo Geronimo Pardo

Dec 10, 2025

Teófilo Gerónimo Pardo, 84, of Linden, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2025.

Born on October 10, 1941, in Huántar, Peru, Teófilo was the devoted son of the late Simeón Gerónimo and Asunción Pardo. He was a loving and devoted father to his daughter, Nancy Gerónimo, who was the center of his life and greatest pride.

Teófilo will...

Jesus Y Funes Charco

Jesus Y Funes Charco

Dec 9, 2025

Jesus Yair Funes Charco, 33, of Roselle, New Jersey, passed away at home on December 9, 2025.

Born in Mexico City, Mexico, Jesus was a loving and devoted son of Jose Funes and Alejandra Charco, and a cherished brother to Gisel Funes Charco, Jose Funes Jr and Lesly Funes. Beloved father of Isabella. He was a good man—an affectionate father, a...

Jorge Miguel Elisea Ortega

Jorge Miguel Elisea Ortega

Dec 8, 2025

Con profundo pesar, la familia comunica el fallecimiento de Jorge Miguel Elisea Ortega, nacido en Iztapalapa, Ciudad de México, el 7 de octubre de 1960.

Jorge Miguel fue un hombre dedicado, trabajador y de gran corazón. Su vida estuvo marcada por el amor a su familia, a quienes ofreció siempre su apoyo incondicional, su ejemplo y su fortaleza. Su presencia dejó...

Orsini Pena

Orsini Pena

Dec 6, 2025

Orsini Peña, 37, of Rahway, NJ, passed away on December 6, 2025, leaving a profound sense of loss in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Born on December 19, 1987, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Orsini was the cherished son of Orside Santana Sosa and Cirbia Reyes Ferrera. From a young age, he radiated warmth, generosity, and a...

Jose A Martinez Medina

Jose A Martinez Medina

Dec 6, 2025

Jose Antonio Martinez Medina, 80, of Elizabeth, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at Autumn Lakes Nursing Home in Scotch Plains.

Born in Río Grande, Puerto Rico, Jose Antonio lived a life deeply connected to nature. He was truly one with the earth and found his greatest peace in planting, tending to the land, and spending time in...

Miriam Rivera Caliz

Miriam Rivera Caliz

Dec 1, 2025

Miriam Rivera Caliz, 76, of Elizabeth NJ, passed away peacefully at home on December 1, 2025. Born in Puerto Rico, Miriam was the loving daughter of Manuel Rivera and Natividad Caliz, whose guidance and affection shaped the woman she became.

Miriam was known for her gentle spirit, warm heart, and the kindness she extended to everyone she met. She carried with...

Maria Das Virgens Gomes Soares

Maria Das Virgens Gomes Soares

Nov 25, 2025

Private arrangements are under the care and supervision of Las Rosas Bannworth Funeral Home, 1055 E. Jersey Street Elizabeth, NJ 07201.

Arturo Paduas

Arturo Paduas

Nov 20, 2025

Arturo Paduas, 67, of Bloomfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2025. A devoted and loving man, Arturo will be remembered for his warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his family.

Born on January 31, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, Arturo carried with him the values and spirit of his Midwestern roots throughout his life. He was the...

Honorable Bishop Merlin Anthony Payne, III, PhD & ThD

Honorable Bishop Merlin Anthony Payne, III, PhD & ThD

Nov 19, 2025

Honorable Bishop Merlin Anthony Payne, III, PhD & ThD, 42, of Elizabeth, New Jersey, passed away on November 19, 2025.He was born on September 6, 1983, and was the cherished husband of Natalye Payne.

Merlin spent his years surrounded by family, community, and the everyday moments that shaped his life. He was known for his quiet nature and gentle spirit, carrying...

Elena S Moran Martinez

Elena S Moran Martinez

Nov 16, 2025

Elena Moran Martinez, of Linden, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Alejandro Martinez, with whom she shared a life filled with enduring love, strength, and dedication.

Born in Uruguay, Elena carried the warmth and spirit of her homeland throughout her life. Her kindness, resilience, and...

Autumn Fosky

Autumn Fosky

Nov 16, 2025

Autumn Fosky, 80, of Trenton, NJ, passed away peacefully at the Runnells Center for Rehab & Healthcare in Berkeley Heights, NJ. Born on April 18, 1945, Autumn will be remembered for a quiet strength, a warm presence, and a life lived with dignity and compassion.

Autumn was a devoted brother to Paul Fosky, with whom he shared a lifelong bond marked...

Argelia Garcia Gonzalez

Argelia Garcia Gonzalez

Nov 14, 2025

Argelia Garcia Gonzalez, 91, of Union, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 7, 1933, in El Progreso, El Jícaro, Guatemala, Argelia was the cherished daughter of Abrahan Garcia and Elena Vargas.

A devoted and nurturing mother, Argelia’s greatest joy in life was her family. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters—Sonia, Lubia,...

Lidia R. Gamboa Calderon

Lidia R. Gamboa Calderon

Nov 12, 2025

Lidia Rosa Gamboa Calderon, 78, of Trenton, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2025.

Born in San José, Costa Rica, Lidia was the devoted daughter of the late Noe Mora Vargas and Josefa Calderon. She was a woman of great warmth, kindness, and strength, whose presence brought comfort and joy to those around her.

Lidia was the loving mother...

Maria E. Vivas De Lenis

Maria E. Vivas De Lenis

Nov 8, 2025

Maria Elena Vivas De Lenis, 87, of Elizabeth, NJ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 8, 2025.

Born on February 11, 1938, in Jamundí, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, Maria Elena was the devoted daughter of the late Luis María Vivas and Rufina Lucumí. She was a woman of great warmth, strength, and faith, whose kindness...