Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach & Boynton Beach, Florida

Daniel J. Kucera

Daniel J. Kucera

December 25, 2024

Daniel J. Kucera passed away peacefully, at home, on December 25, 2024.  His is survived by his siblings Kathryn Kenny, Carolyn Young, Matthew Kucera (Sue Ann), Jan Kucera and Julie Collier (Charles).  He was also beloved by his 9 nieces and nephews.

Daniel lived in the Delray Beach-Boynton Beach area for most of his life.  After attending...

Mona Elizabeth Wolter

Mona Elizabeth Wolter

December 23, 2024

Mona Elizabeth (Scully) Wolter, age 81, of Gulf Stream, FL passed away on Monday, December 23rd, 2024, at her home, following a lengthy illness.  Mona was born November 10, 1943, in Queens, NY.   The daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Scully, she was raised in Floral Park, NY.  She graduated from St. Pascal Baylon High School in 1961...

Bradley A. Jimenez

Bradley A. Jimenez

December 19, 2024

Bradley Jimenez passed away the morning of December 19th, 2024 after a brief but valiant battle with cancer.  Brad is survived by his beloved wife Riley and their two dogs Pixie & Harry; his father Carlos Jimenez; sister Nilu Jimenez-Ross, her husband Phil and their children Luna and Orion.  He was preceded in death by his mother Maria Dora...

Sharon Rose Anderson

Sharon Rose Anderson

December 13, 2024

Sharon Rose Anderson, born March 16, 1952, in Westbury, New York, to Barbara Blythe and Joseph Anderson, was peacefully called home on December 13, 2024, in Delray Beach, Florida.

Sharon was a beacon of love, kindness, and unwavering faith. She grew up in Westbury, New York, surrounded by her seven siblings. After graduating from St. Bridget's Elementary,...

Julie F. Toeniskoetter

Julie F. Toeniskoetter

December 11, 2024

Julie F. Toeniskoetter, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, a dear friend to many, and a well-respected member of the community, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024.  Born in Rochester, PA to Althea and Robert Foy on March 14, 1950, Julie spent her youth in Aliquippa, PA, early adulthood in St. Louis, MO and the remainder in Davie, FL....

Wesley Moore

Wesley Moore

December 10, 2024

Wesley Moore, 66, of Delray Beach passed away on December 10, 2024. He was afflicted with diabetes and myasthenia gravis and passed unexpectedly in his sleep. Wesley was predeceased by his brother, John Moore in 2001. He is survived by his mother Patricia Moore, sister Mary Moore, niece Sariah Moore, uncle Bill Laurie, aunt India Laurie, cousins Cyrille Backburn,...

Joseph Edward Heffernan Iii

Joseph Edward Heffernan Iii

November 25, 2024

Joseph Edward Heffernan III passed away on November 25, 2024 in Delray Beach, FL. He was 66 years old.

Joe was born on July 22, 1958 to Joseph Edward Heffernan II and Maureen Elizabeth Leary in Milford, CT. After his mother died in 1967, his father married Margaret (O'Hara) Heffernan and the family moved to Boynton Beach,...

Joseph M. Santarella

Joseph M. Santarella

November 23, 2024

Joseph M. Santarella, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, as well as a loved and respected member of the community, passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2024. Born in Staten Island, New York to Josephine and Carmine Santarella on January 10, 1939, Joe spent the first part of his life in Staten Island and the second...

Judi Sikes Buckingham

Judi Sikes Buckingham

November 20, 2024

Judi Sikes Buckingham, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on November 20, 2024. She was surrounded by the love of her family, who will forever cherish her laughter, warmth, and generous spirit. Judi touched the lives of all who knew her with her vibrant personality and boundless love for life. She never met...

Daniel P. Smith

Daniel P. Smith

November 16, 2024

Daniel P. Smith, 73, of Boynton Beach passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024.  Dan was originally from Niagara Falls, NY and moved with his parent William and Jennie Smith to Florida in 1957 who proceeded him in death.

Dan is survived by his wife of 49 years Sandy Smith, daughter Erin (Smith) and spouse Charles Fasanati...

Anthony Murphy

Anthony Murphy

November 16, 2024

Anthony Murphy, 70, of Boynton Beach passed away on November 16, 2024.

He is survived by his two daughters Vanessa & Stephanie Murphy of Boynton Beach; a sister Patricia Murphy of South Carolina and a granddaughter Faith.

Funeral service is private.

Evelyn Caroline Granger

Evelyn Caroline Granger

November 14, 2024

Evelyn Caroline (Svenson) Granger, passed away on Thursday evening, November 14, 2024 at the age of 92. Known as "Evie," she was born June 11, 1932 in Rockville Center, Long Island, New York to Algot Elvin Svenson and Florence Evelyn Dooley. Her younger sister Florence was born in 1936.

In high school, Evelyn...

Emanuel Da Costa Mota

Emanuel Da Costa Mota

November 14, 2024

Emanuel Da Costa Mota 67, of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024. Born on June 2, 1957 in São José, São Miguel, Azores Portugal, Emanuel was the beloved son of the late Humberto F. Mota and Maria G. Mota.

Emanuel is survived by his wife, Idelza Mota, and his children from his first...

Barbara Dettman Fleming

Barbara Dettman Fleming

November 13, 2024

Barbara Dettman Fleming was born on June 27, 1940, in the lively and expansive city of Chicago, Illinois. She left us on November 13, 2024, at the age of 84, having crafted a life that was as rich in experiences as it was in achievements. At the time of her passing, she was residing under the Floridian sun in...

Adam M. Ferguson

Adam M. Ferguson

November 11, 2024

Adam M. Ferguson, 45, of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024. Adam was born in Holy Cross Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on April 19, 1979, to Don and Wendy Ferguson. He graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida and was a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) and registered communications distribution...

Renee Jean Cook

Renee Jean Cook

November 9, 2024

Renee Jean Cook (Winkler) of Delray Beach, Florida passed away peacefully at home at the age of 62 surrounded by family and love.

Born in Paw Paw, Michigan on August 5th, 1962, Renee moved to Delray Beach when she was five. She attended St. Vincent Ferrer School and Atlantic High School, where she began dating the love...

Jeffrey Paul Gourdouze

Jeffrey Paul Gourdouze

November 5, 2024

Jeffrey (Jeff) Gourdouze, 63 of Boynton Beach, FL, and formerly of Terre Haute, IN died peacefully Tuesday evening on November 5, 2024, at his residence.  He was born February 3, 1961, in Terre Haute, IN to Robert Paul Gourdouze and Margaret Hall Gourdouze.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cynthia Crimmins Gourdouze, daughter Stephanie...

Kathleen Ann Grubaugh

Kathleen Ann Grubaugh

November 1, 2024

Kathleen Ann Grubaugh (Ralph) of Delray Beach, FL passed away on November 1, 2024 at the age of 75. She was born on March 29, 1949 to Glenn C. Ralph and Barbara G. Ralph, the first of their eleven children. Kathy was raised in Rochester, NY and married Robert A. Grubaugh on April 24, 1971. They had two children,...

Geoffrey Hascall Booher

Geoffrey Hascall Booher

October 29, 2024

Geoffrey Hascall Booher went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2024.

He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Judith and Kenneth Brand of Coral Springs, FL, nephew Kevin Brand, niece Jennifer Casey, and his beloved cockatiel Archie.

Those wishing to honor Geoffrey's life can make a donation in his name to...

Robert Normand Marquis

Robert Normand Marquis

October 27, 2024

Robert Normand Marquis, better known as Bob, went home to be with his heavenly Father on October 27th 2024 after a long illness, with his family by his side. Bob will be remembered for his kind heart and love for others. He always greeted friends and family with a warm hug and smile. To know him was to love...