All Obituaries

Tran, Nhuan Van 78, of St. Petersburg passed away on September 28, 2020 at his home. There will be a funeral mass on October 3rd 9:00am at Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Catholic Church. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on October 4th from 12:00pm-3:00pm and on October 5th 9:00am-11:00am followed by a graveside service at 11:30am at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Viengpasong Luangsouphom, beloved mother, sister, friend, and local entrepreneur passed away at 53 years young. Vieng was born in Savannakhet, Laos to Khampha and Banchai Keothavy. In 1980, her family was sponsored by the Mehmet family in Utah soon after she moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she attended Luis & Clark Jr High, Benson High School then the University of Nebraska to study law enforcement. After college, she moved her life to Florida where she...

Chau, Loc 51, of Pinellas Park passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at his home. There will be a viewing and service on Saturday, September 19th from 1:00pm-3:00pm at the funeral home followed by a cremation ceremony at 3:00pm.

Beverly Arlene Sawyer Caterson was born September 22, 1942, to Freddie and Betty Sawyer in St. Petersburg, Florida, at Mound Park Hospital, now Bayfront Medical Center. She went home to our Lord, September 9, 2020. She was a pre-school teacher, caregiver, homemaker and gracious lady, sharing her time, heart and possessions with others. To those around her, she was known to her friends as Bev, her family as Sis, Aunt B and Mom. As a descendent of Treasure Island homesteader Thomas Henry...

Gazda, Walter S. "Wally" 97, of South Pasadena passed away on September 8, 2020 at Bay Pines Hospital under Hospice care. Born In Detroit, MI, Corporal Gazda served in the Army Air Corps outside London during WW II. Working as a B 17 mechanic, his base was bombed several times. He loved living in Florida and will be missed by his South Pasadena neighbors in Shore View as well as his niece, nephew, cousins and their families. Wally was an honored member of the American Legion and...

86, of St. Petersburg formerly of Summerhill, PA passed away on August 30, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Dean; children Cheryl (Dayton), Wendy (Michael), Wanda (Blaine) and Dana (Karen); two grandchildren John (Brittany) and Kyle (Celeste). She loved her Lord, her family and her friends with all her heart! There will be a visitation on September 5th from 10:00am-11:00am at Christ Lutheran Church followed by a service at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers donations may be...

Craig, Elbert M. Sr. 89 of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away peacefully on Friday,  August 28th, 2020 with family by his side.  Elbert was a long standing member & volunteer at Wesley United Methodist Church where his friends often called him "Al". He was known for his kind generosity & contagious personality to so many through the years.  Elbert retired from the United States Navy serving in the Korean War and traveling the world. Upon his retirement he...

Vanhacksa, Jesse Katai 26, of St. Petersburg passed away on August 24, 2020 at St. Anthony's Hospital. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, August 29th from 12:00pm-3:00pm followed by a cremation at 3:00pm.

On Monday, August 24th, 2020, Phao Chanthavone, devoted Buddhist and prominent member of the Lao community passed away just shy of 85 years old. Phao was born September 10th, 1935 in Thakhek, Laos to Jarnsone and Soth (Sayaphoumy). He joined Laos police force before becoming Captain and married Sathit (Sanphimachack). They raised a daughter, Phitsamone, in Savannakhet before raising their 3 grandchildren, Snithda, Fanta, and Vijitta in Florida. He was the life of the party, bringing his dice...

Sika Thongdara 65 from St. Petersburg FL was born in Savannakhet Laos on May 5th,1955 She is survived by her Husband- Sinn Thongdara; Three sons- Souvanna Thongdara Thavone Thongdara, Phoneludy Thongdara; a daughter Lasamy Hall (Thongdara); And eight grandchildren.     Sika was a kind soul. She helped everyone in any way she can.  Her biggest joy in life are her grandchildren. She loved to garden and enjoyed taking naps.  She will be missed by everyone who she...