All Obituaries

Blanca Iris Gonzalez, age 74,  passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023. She was born in Fajardo P.R. on November 14, 1948 and moved to New York City as a child. She moved to CT in 1984 and has lived here ever since. She was a lifetime lover of music and dance and was the life of the party.  She will be remembered for her lively spirit and kind heart. She was predeceased by her husband Manuel her Mother Petra, Father Pablo , Brother Rafael and several brothers and sisters. She has...

Migdalia Rivera Rodriguez “ Dalia “ 52 of Hartford, CT. Dalia was born on 08/22/1969 in Puerto Rico and moved to Hartford in 1988. She passed away Monday April 10, 2023 with family by her side. Dalia was a beloved Mother,Grandmother, Aunt and sister. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her children Noel Rivera, Virginia Colon-Rivera, Misael Rivera and Carmen-Alicia Rivera. Dalia also leaves behind her grandchildren Noel jr., Misael jr, Jalicia, Joel, Daniel, ZaChary, ElaineLuna...

Renee “ReeRee” Givens 57 of Hartford passed away on March 27th ,2023. ReeRee was born on April 29th 1965 to predeceased William Perry Givens of Hartford and Dorothy Givens of Hartford. ReeRee was also predeceased by her son Jeffrey Vail Jr. Renee leaves to cherish her memory her sister Ruby Givens-Hewitt and her husband Richard Hewitt, her brothers Gerard Givens and Travale Givens. Her niece's Lashwnda Pinder, Shakira Givens, Diondra Givens and Dionna Givens. Two nephews...

Nelson Cruz of Hartford, beloved husband of Donna Emmelmann, entered into eternal peace of Friday, March 24, 2023 at home at the age of 63.  Born and raised in Hartford, CT, he is survived by his mother Emilia Galarza.  Nelson was kindhearted and generous to all.  He spent 30 years of happiness on and off the job with his beloved wife, Donna.  He worked at the Hilton Hotel for over 25 years where his sense of humor, personality, and presence will always be...

Carmen Gloria Feliciano-Nieves, 77, was called home on Wednesday, January 05, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Camuy, Puerto Rico to Vicente Feliciano and Manuela Nieves on September 30, 1945. After 1988 she then relocated to Connecticut with her three daughters. Carmen was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and dear friend. She was also a mentor and confidant to many around her. Carmen was family-centered and had a heart of gold. To know her was...

Josefina Oviedo, age 75, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was born April 4, 1947 in the city of Santiago, Dominican Republic and was the daughter of the late Gregorio Del Orbe and Hilaria Cuba. Josefina was a loving and devoted mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and grandchildren and she embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Nana. She had a vivacious personality and always made people...

On the morning of Tuesday, September 14 th , Gabriel “Jay-R” Rodriguez Jr. of Colchester passed unexpectedly at the age of 41. Gabriel was an accomplished Mason who worked as a Laborer in multiple trades and was incredibly handy. He was the kind of person who would do whatever he could to help those in need and was a “gentle giant”. One of the things that family and friends will recall is that he had a signature “Chesire Cat” grin. He was most passionate...

Hernán “Herman” Hernández-Ríos was a devoted husband, a caring father, a loving grandfather, a respected uncle, a considerate cousin, and a cherished brother, who peacefully passed away on July 21, 2022, at the age of 63.   He was born to Clemencia Rios and Miguel A. Hernandez on May 19th, 1959, in Añasco, Puerto Rico.  A resident of East Hartford for 29 years, he was employed by Connecticut Transit in Hartford, Connecticut, for over 35...

Agnes "Nenita" Correa passed away on July 17th, 2022 after battling with sepsis for an unknown period of time. Agnes was born on October 2nd, 1968 in Coamo, PR to Marcelino Correa and Luz Nereida Ortiz and raised by her aunt Aurelia "Yally" Correa in Hartford, CT. She was a very loving and caring woman, always giving her time to others. Despite her misfortunes in life, she had a heart of gold and hardly ever said "no" to anyone. To know her was to love her. She...

Clotilde “Tilde” Otero, 87, of Hartford died July 17, 2022 with his family at his side. The husband of Ermelinda (Cintron) Otero, he was born October 2, 1934 in Comerio, PR the son of Alejandrino Otero and Rosaura Maldonado. In addition to his devoted and loving wife, he leaves three daughters: Yolanda Doak and son-in-law William, Evelyn Hickey and son-in-law Matthew, Maritza Otero Senior, and Sammy Otero and daughter-in-law Wilma; grandchildren Stephanie Micucci, Nathan Otero,...