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Larry Joe Barfield, 77, of Palmetto Bay went to his Lord and Savior on October 15th, 2020 while doing what he loved, biking and praying. Larry was born in Atlanta, Georgia to A.D. and Dorothy Barfield on September 27th, 1943. He is survived by his wife Colleen, daughter Stirling Marie, son Michael Trace, and sister Eddie Lynne. Larry attended the University of Alabama on a gymnastics scholarship then transferred to and graduated from Georgia Tech University with a degree in civil...

Rafaela Sidoti was born on April 3, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York. She is survived by her daughter Maria Sidoti and her two grandchildren Stephen Grey and Darrien Sidoti. She worked at Saint Richard‘s Catholic Church as secretary for 28 years. She loved bingo, dancing, Jesus and her family. Her smile and personality were infectious and will be missed by many. She passed on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 78 years old. Heaven has been blessed with a new angel. She will live in our hearts...

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Betty Williamson left this Earth on October 9th to join her heavenly family. She was born on June 2nd, 1921, to Ware Baker and Orrel Lucretia Dunn in Bluffton, Indiana. She was preceded in death by husbands George Williamson and Clarence Hunnicutt. She leaves behind sons Ed Williamson (Carol) and Tom Williamson (Bonnie), Grandsons Trae Williamson and David Williamson (Kristi), and Great Grandsons Owen and Carter. Betty never met a stranger. The family lived in Lake Wales, FL from 1954 until...

Daniel P. Losada    On Thursday, October 8, 2020 Daniel Losada passed away peacefully, while surrounded by loving family members. Danny was born on November 27, 1950, in Miami, to Pedro "Pete" Losada and Cesarina "Sally" Losada. Danny graduated from Coral Park Senior High (1968) and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Education from Florida Atlantic University. He spent a year in Canada, near the Arctic Circle, teaching Cree Indians. Eventually he and his first wife, the...

Martha C. Hobbs passed peacefully surrounded by love on October 4, 2020 at her home after a long and full life. Martha was born March 21, 1925 in Macon, Georgia, the only child of Hollis Franklin and Gustava McLellan Calhoun and lived in Eufaula, Alabama and Charleston, South Carolina until moving to Coral Gables in 1963.    Martha was predeceased by her husbands, Stanley S. Schachter and Walter A. Hobbs, Jr. Martha had a long career in government, working for the US Army...

Lloyd Parker (Coach) 88 years old, longtime resident of Miami Florida and Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2020. Born in Bedford, Virginia. He predeceased his wife, Frances Parker, to whom he was married for 48 years. He received his BS Degree in Education from Elon College and a MS Degree in Education from University of North Carolina. He taught in Miami Dade County for 31 years, mostly at Coral Park Sr. H. S. Retiring in 1991 he resided in...

Daniel S. Schwartz, born July 4th 1947, died unexpectedly on September 29th 2020 of complications from heart surgery. Daniel (Dan) is survived by his wife of 32 years, Nancy Simoni Schwartz, son, Bradford Daniel (Becca), daughter, Kristyn Anne (finace, Gregg Ormond) and grandchildren Saylor and Murphy. Dan was a graduate of Coral Gables High and University of Miami undergraduate and Law School. He had a long history of debate and won the National Championship in Moot Court. A prominent...

Nicholas (Nick) Charles Paidas, 91, died on September 23, 2020 in Miami, Florida; the cause of death was complications from COVID-19. He was born September 22, 1929, to Costas and Maria (nee Michalopoulos) Psichopaidas of the south end of Stamford, CT and was raised Greek Orthodox. Nicholas graduated from Stamford High School in 1947. He served in the National Guard, and then in the Army from June 22, 1948 to Sept 4, 1950, ultimately receiving the Army of Occupation Medal for his service...

Nicholas (Nick) Charles Paidas, 91, died on September 23, 2020 in Miami, Florida; the cause of death was complications from COVID-19. He was born September 22, 1929, to Costas and Maria (nee Michalopoulos) Psichopaidas of the south end of Stamford, CT and was raised Greek Orthodox. Nicholas graduated from Stamford High School in 1947. He served in the National Guard, and then in the Army from June 22, 1948 to Sept 4, 1950, ultimately receiving the Army of Occupation Medal for his service...