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Virginia “Ginny” Grace Miranda died unexpectedly Feb. 16, 2018 at Boca Community Hospital. Born March 9, 1941 in Durham, NC to James and Edna Montgomery, she was raised in Maryland and moved to Miami in 1953. She met and later married Louis E. Miranda in 1959. They had three children, Jeff (Patty), Greg (Helen) and Jill (Duane). Ginny loved family more than anything else and shared stories about her grandchildren with everyone. She had a heart full of love and giving. Cooking for the masses, her dogs and watching General Hospital completed her. In addition to Lou, her children and their spouses. She is survived by seven grandchildren: Alex, Alexis, Hunter, Gregory, Evan, Mason and Raffie, as well as her sisters Jane and Susie Montgomery and several nephews and nieces. Services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 27, 6-8 p.m., for a public viewing, and Wednesday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m., for a ceremony with burial to follow at Forest Lawn North 200 W Copans Rd. Pompano Beach, FL 33064Nanny, we love you to the moon and back!
Marie, Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel 954-438-8222www.scaranofuneralhome.com
Mario Budinich, 88, of Hollywood, died February 19, 2018. Landmark Funeral Home 954-989-8220
Blood, Michael Royce of Hollywood, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday Feb 24th. He was 54 years old. Born on June 14th, 1963 in Quincy MA to the late Donald W. Blood and Sheila (Faherty)Blood. After attending Northeastern University, Michael worked for the Penta-G Corporation for many years. In 1998 he moved to Hallandale, FL with his wife Cathy & worked in the construction field and made life long friends. His humor and spirit will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife Cathy Reynolds Blood, Brother Robert and his wife Carol of Norwood, MA; Brother Jonathan of South Weymouth, Sister Jennifer Clough and her husband Eric Clough of Lunenburg Ma. Many nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held on March 17th at The Church of the Little Flower in Hollywood, FL @ 11:00AM followed by a celebration of life (green attire is encouraged) at The Doubletree Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association or the Humane Society of Broward County. There will also be a Celebration of Life in Massachusetts at a later date.
Charlotte Anderson, 86, of Hollywood, died February 24, 2018. Landmark Funeral Home 954-989-8220
Emalee Frances Wyman, 92, of Billings, Mont., passed away on Feb. 23, 2018. Emalee was the daughter of the late John Russell and Lois Lane and was born in Jonesboro, Ark. She moved with her family to Montana during World War II. Emalee graduated from high school in Helena and briefly studied at Montana State University in Bozeman. She married George Wyman in 1953 and worked for many years at Carter Oil, the Northern Hotel and the former Hart-Albin department store in Billings. Later in life, Emalee loved to travel with family. She is survived by her three children: Vicki Klein of Missoula, Mont.; Nancy Lowman of Billings, Mont.; and Scott Wyman of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She is also survived by four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. No services are planned. Her remains will be placed next to her late husband’s in Billings.
Ray Fishbein, age 95. Date of death February 25, 2018. Star of David Funeral Home.
Carlos A. Castano, 81, of West Park, died February 24, 2018. Landmark Funeral Home 954-989-8220
Jean M. Gorman, 87, of Hollywood, died February 24, 2018. Landmark Funeral Home 954-989-8220
Gary 74 of Lake Worth passed away Feb. 25. 2018. Please visit service info on website
Kessner, Gerald Stanley, 76 of Boca Raton passed away February 26, 2018. Beth Israel Delray Chapel.
Weisman, Phyllis C., 87 of Boynton Beach, passed away February 25,2018. Beth Israel Boynton Chapel.
Karen Lynn Smithdeal Barry passed away Feb. 23, 2018. Beloved wife of Shahid. Cherished mother of Roxie (Stephen) Jones. Cherished daughter of Bill and Joyce Smithdeal. She was a very caring friend, counselor and confidant. Visitation Thursday March 1, 2018 5PM-8PM at Forest Lawn North Memorial Chapel 200 W. Copans Road Pompano Beach, FL 954-784-4000. Funeral service Friday March 2, 2018 at Sanctuary Church 1400 N. Federal Highway Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn North Cemetery Pompano Beach, FL.
