All Obituaries

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,...

Angel was predeceased by his son Angel "Goldo "Ruiz; his daughters, Idelmis Nieves, Maria D. Ruiz and Lucy Nieves.  Also sons-in-law; Felix, Tyrone, and Manuel. Sisters; Estel, Jesusa, and Milagros Ruiz.  Brothers; Nicomendes and Bienvenido Ruiz.  He leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces and friends that he considered more like family.  He lived in Hartford most of his life,...

Ernesto Sanchez (ERNIE) 57 Of Hartford CT. passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 20th 2022.  Ernesto was born in Puerto Rico moved to Hartford CT at a young age. He is Pre-deceased by his mother Margarita Sanchez, Sisters Marina (Rosado) Ramirez & Carmen F Sanchez, niece Iris D Dones, brother in law Santos Sanchez. Ernesto leaves behind Sisters Maria Mercedes Sanchez, Fredeswinda Sanchez, Nagda L (Sanchez) Echevarria & Doris (Rosado) Carrasquillo. Brother in laws Ramon...

Sonia Gonzalez 55, Born and raised in Hartford CT.  She was the daughter of Adria Rodriguez (Deceased) and Felix Gonzalez (Deceased) Sonia was the seventh of 8 siblings; Felix Gonzalez JR.(Deceased), Rafael Gonzalez, Judy Camacho, Franklin Gonzalez, Sandra Zaladonis, Diana Gonzalez(Deceased) and Nancy Gonzalez. Sonia leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom she adored and loved spending time with.  Sonia loved cooking and had the gift of giving.  

Pablo passed away in his home in Bristol, CT from natural causes on April, 29th, 2022. Born on February 1, 1960, in Juncos, Puerto Rico, Pablo would be described as a family man with a personality that was almost as big as his heart. After moving to the states in his early adult life, he resided first in Hartford, CT, then New Britain, after finally moving to Bristol, his last place of residence. He worked for Sanson Inc., as a tractor-trailer driver and carpenter for over twenty years,...

Samuel Padilla Jr. (Sammy), 28, of Hartford, CT, passed away on April 22, 2022. He was born in Hartford, CT to parents Janet Durham and Samuel Padilla on September 17, 1993. Sammy was blessed with a large and loving family. He loved to draw and go fishing and enjoyed many outdoor adventures. He is remembered for being kind and soft-spoken and always having a big smile on his face no matter the situation. He will be dearly missed by all his loved ones.  He is survived by his son Avery...

Julio Nieves, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 22,2022 at the age of 56. Julio was born in Comerio, Puerto Rico on November 20, 1965. He grew up in Hartford, CT where he attended school. He was a carpenter and cabinet maker by trade. Julio is survived by his wife Lillian, his 5 children Brandy, Josh, Crystal, Michael and Ruthy.  Five brothers, Eduardo (Laurel), Angel (Olga), Ivan (Carmen), Jose (Carol), Johnny (Maria) and sisters Maria...