All Obituaries

Angel Gildardo Aguilera Mesa 73 of Bradenton, Florida was born December 5, 1947 to parents Angel and Mercedes Aguilera in Girbara, Cuba.  He was a Maintenance Worker for many years in Public Works.  He is survived by his children and extended family.  Visitation was held Monday, July 19, 2021.  Please feel free to leave the family h a condolence or light a candle in memory of Angel on our Tribute page.

Theresa (Terry) Ann Collins was born in Tacoma, Washington on June 15th, 1954, to Florence Kehoe and Roy Pressel. She is survived by children John Cassell, Felicia Adams, Charity Cornet-Barnhart, Erin Bailey, and Sasha Allen, 18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; and her siblings Jennifer, Cindy and Barry, Brenda and Cap, Vicky, Judy, Gina, Greg and Bita, Angel and Randy. Theresa (Mom) enjoyed family, freedom, music, dance, gardening, nesting, had a great fashion sense, interior...

Marie Isabelle Jeanne Knight 86 of Palmetto, Florida was born March 21, 1935 in Manitoba, Canada to parents Raoul and Anna Legal.  She passed away July 9, 2021 in Bradenton, Florida.  Isabelle was a great cook and homemaker who would give you the shirt off of her back.  She is survived by a host of extended loving family and friends.  There are currently no services planned.  The family asks that you please post a condolence or light a candle in Marie's memory.

Celeste D. Brautigam was born January 31, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois.  She was a retired Phelbotomist who enjoyed spending quality time with her long time soul mate Cavin Sizemore.  Celeste went home to be with the Lord July 6, 2021 in Sarasota, Florida. There are no services planned at this time.

Juan P. Vasquez 65 of Bradenton passed away June 29, 2021.  There are no services planned at this time. Please leave a condolence or light a candle on our tribute wall for his family to cherish.

Manuel Marquez was born November 18, 1941 in Holtville, California to parents Famon and Ramona Marquez.  He passed away June 14, 2021. He served proudly in the US National Guards and was a Commercial Painter. Manuel is survived by his loving friend Tina Spear.  No services are planned at this time. 

Jennifer Susan Schardt, 47 of Bradenton, Florida was born January 31, 1974 to David Schardt and Kathleen Fillar. She was a lifelong resident.  Survivors include husband Richard Carothers, a son, mother, sister and a host of extended loving family members.  Services will be announced at a later date.

HARDY MITCHELL JR WAS BORN AUGUST 19, 1952, IN PALMETTO, FL TO THE LATE HARDY SR. AND EUNICE LOVE MITCHELL  HE WAS THE FIFTH  OF SEVEN CHILDREN. HARDY TRANSITIONED PEACEFULLY ON SUNDAY MAY 16, 2021 IN HIS HOME. AT THE TENDER AGE OF FOUR AND UPON HIS MOTHER’S DEATH, HIS GRANDMOTHER MARY MITCHELL RAISED HIM UNTIL HER DEATH IN 1966. HE ATTENDED MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY AND VARIOUS SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE BRADENTON/PALMETTO AREA; GRADUATING FROM MANATEE HIGH SCHOOL IN...

Favian Flores was born September 2, 1965 to Francisco and Guadalupe Flores in Ft. Myers, Florida.  He is survived by his brother Fermin and a host of extended family members.  No services are scheduled.  Please feel free to leave a condolence or light a candle for him under the tribute tab.

David Wayne Oakley 59 of Lakewood Ranch, Florida passed away May 18, 2021.  Survivors include his daughter, mother and brother.  There are no local services.