BIRSEN - Kalapatie Birsen, 83, of Kissimmee, Florida.  Passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Funeraria y Crematorio Porta Coeli, 2801 East Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34743. 407-846-2804 www.PortaCoeliFH.com

BLAIR - Mr. Theodore P. Blair, 81, of Kissimmee, passed away on Friday October 19, 2012. 
Arrangemenst under the direction of Osceola Memory Gardens, St. Cloud.

CAMPBELL - Hazel Agnes Campbell, 79, of Saint Cloud, Florida, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 14, 2012 due to complications from a stroke that occurred September 21, 2012.
A member of a Pioneer Osceola County family, Hazel was born April 20, 1933 in Afton, Virginia, the daughter of the late Berchie and Lottie Small Bragg. Hazel moved to Kissimmee, Florida from Alexandria, Virginia with her husband, Edward, and their two children, upon his retirement from the Marine Corp in 1966. They moved into their new home in Campbell City which was built by Edward's father, Edward Dewey Campbell. After Edward retired from the South Florida Water Management District in 1990, they moved to Valdosta, Georgia and it was in 1993 they moved back to Florida to their new home in Saint Cloud. A homemaker, Hazel was proud of her clean and neat home and enjoyed welcoming her family and friends there. They knew her as a caring and giving person. She was a Baptist. 
Hazel is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Edward H. Campbell whom she lovingly called Babe; her devoted children, Edward Lewis Campbell of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Deborah Campbell Martuch of Rockledge, Florida and her two grandchildren of whom she was so proud, Melanie and Alan Martuch of Rockledge. Hazel is also survived by a sister, Esther and brother-in-law, Prentice Roach of Barboursville, Virginia, brother, Frank Bragg of Waynesboro, Virginia; sisters-in-law, Virginia Bragg of Richmond Virginia, Helen Yates of Kissimmee, Eleanor Ramage of Lakeland, Florida, Maxine Campbell of Houston, Texas, Decca Howell of Nettleton, Mississippi, and brother-in-law, Lester Campbell and wife, Eva of Loughman, Florida, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Hazel was preceded in death by sisters, Rosetta Braden, Loretta Carner, and Mary Shiflett and brothers, Joseph, Radies (Mack), and Harvey Bragg, brothers-in-law, Albert, Charles, and J.C. (Jake) Campbell.  The family wishes to thank Sharon and Dave Manns for their loving friendship at the time of Hazel's passing. 
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, October 20th, in the Chapel of Osceola Memory Gardens, 1717 Old Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee followed by a reception and time of fellowship at the Osceola County Council on Aging, 1099 Shady Lane, Kissimmee. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be sent to V.I.T.A.S. Innovative Hospice Care of Central Florida, 2201 Lucien Way, Suite # 100, Maitland, Florida, 32751, with whom the family has great respect for the loving and caring way they cared for Hazel in her last days. Those who desire may also share their condolences with the family online at www.osceolamemgds.com
Services have been entrusted to the care of Osceola Memory Gardens, Kissimmee. 407-847-2494

CONSTANTINE - Mrs. Melissa Anne Constantine, 55, of St. Cloud, passed away on Sunday October 14, 2012. Arrangemenst under the direction of Fisk Funeral Home and Crematory, St. Cloud www.fiskfh.com

CORTESE - Mr. Robert Cortese, 61, of Kissimmee passed away on Wednesday October 17, 2012. 
Arrangemenst under the direction of Osceola Memory Gardens - Poinciana Chapel.
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GARAY - Alejandra Garay, 88, of Kissimmee, Florida.  Passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Funeraria y Crematorio Porta Coeli, 2801 East Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34743. 407-846-2804 www.PortaCoeliFH.com

GEE - Mr. Paul Isaac Gee, 76, of Kissimmee, FL, passed away on Sunday, October 14th, 2012. 
Arrangements under the direction of Osceola Memory Gardens Cemetery Funeral Home and Crematory,  1717 Old Boggy Creek Rd. Kissimmee, FL.
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FLORES - John Flores, 75, of Orlando, Florida.  Passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Funeraria y Crematorio Porta Coeli, 2801 East Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34743. 407-846-2804 www.PortaCoeliFH.com

FUENTES - Nelson Fuentes, 63, of Kissimmee, Florida.  Passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Funeraria y Crematorio Porta Coeli, 2801 East Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34743. 407-846-2804 www.PortaCoeliFH.com

FUNTANE - Frank Funtane, 38, of Tampa, Florida.  Passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2012. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Funeraria y Crematorio Porta Coeli, 2801 East Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34743.  407-846-2804 www.PortaCoeliFH.com

NEWMAN III - William James, 47, passed away on Sept. 22, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He won his fight to eternal life with the Lord after battling cancer. 
William was a devoted husband to his wife, Amy and father to his children, Stephanie, 12, and William, 5. He was well known through Out the community for his family values and work ethics. William was a graduate of St. Cloud High School in 1984. After graduating, he joined his family by working for WJ. Newman Jr. contracting Inc., a family business started by his parents, William (Bill) Newman Jr. and Threca, in the 1960's . Utilizing knowledge gained from His Dad and Uncles Louis & Fred Klein he formed his own company, "Marcell’s Construction Inc." in 1989. He employed many men and women from this area who he also considered his friends. William was extremely generous to those in need, whether it was family, employees, or friends. He never hesitated to help someone through a personal or financial hardship. In 2006 his love for cattle then became his business. He was a member of Florida Cattleman association, a member of ACMOC, and a member of HECA.
William was predeceased by his grand-parents, William J. Newman Sr, and Sally Newman, Louis Klein Sr. and Ethel Xlein, his uncle Louis Klein, Jr, He is survived by his wife, Amy (Starr) Newman, daughter, Stephanie Newman, and son, William J. Newman IV, all of St. Cloud, his Parents William J. and Threca L Newman of St. Cloud; two sisters, Susan Abshire her husband OIlie and their three children, Michelle, Andy, and Scott, of St. Cloud.; Nancy Riffe and her husband Ed also of St. Cloud. Many Aunts and Uncles, brother in-laws, sister in-laws and cousins. 
He loved going to auctions where he purchased cattle, and various types of equipment. Billy was an extraordinary collector. He collected antique caterpillar Crawlers, Graders, toys and literature. He also collected antique pedal tractors, fishing rods, reels, rare coins, and slot machines. Other interests included enjoying seafood at Ozzie's Crab House with his family and friends. In 1998 Billy met the woman he chose to spend the rest of his life with. Amy and Billy had a tremendous number of common interests, they both enjoyed hunting, which took them across the country, and Billy also hunted in Canada, and Mexico. They also enjoyed boating and fishing, in both salt and fresh water. He was proud of his "Captain's license that he achieved with his father. The first year they were together they traveled over 17000 miles across the U.S. enjoying the scenery and looking at antiques to add to his collections. They were later married in 1999. "It broke our hearts to love you But you didn't go alone Part of us went with you The day God called you home Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again" 
Services were held on Sept. 26, 2012 at Heartcry Chapel, the family would like any donations made in his honor to go to Heartcry Chapel, 2244 East Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee, Fl 34744.

NICHOLSON - It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our mother, our grandmother, our great-grandmother, and our friend, Barbara N. Nicholson. She passed away October 11 in St. Cloud, FL. 
Barbara was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on May 14, 1925 to the late Earl Gunderson and Ruth (Champion) Gunderson. Her brother was the late Bruce Gunderson. Her testament shall remain in the hearts of those she has left behind. She is survived by children Jeff Wittman, Ann Klinebriel, Gilbert "Nick" Nicholson Jr., Sandy Daiger, and Paul Nicholson; grandchildren Jedediah Daiger, Christopher Nicholson, Nathaniel Daiger, Kate Chasse, Jared Nicholson, Brandy Hill, and Asher Nicholson; and great-grandchildren Jacob Hill, Jeffrey Hill, Kaitlyn Nicholson, Marissa Nicholson, Jacob Nicholson, and Lucas Chasse. Barbara received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Carleton College, a remarkable accomplishment for a woman in the 1940s. She spent her career helping others as a social worker and teacher. In retirement she served her community in many ways. She was a core member of the Woman's Circle at St. Cloud Presbyterian Church. She served as president of the St. Cloud Woman's club more than once and was a vital member for over 30 years. She served as president of her local chapter of P.E.O. and kept her membership current to her last days. She will also be remembered for many years of volunteering with her husband and best friend Col. "Nick" Nicholson delivering Meals On Wheels. Her dedication to her community shall forever remain a testament to her love of her God and her fellow Man. The world is a better place for having had Barbara in it, but a bit sadder now that she is gone. 
A Visitation will be held at Fisk Funeral Home on Monday, October 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 30 at St. Cloud Presbyterian at 10:00 a.m. followed by inurnment at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorials in her honor be made to St. Cloud Presbyterian Church or the Osceola Center for the Arts. 
Arrangements under the direction of Fisk Funeral Home, 1107 Massachusetts Ave., St. Cloud, FL. (407) 892-2155.

MALDONADO - Walter Maldonado, 34, of Kissimmee, Florida.  Passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Funeraria y Crematorio Porta Coeli, 2801 East Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34743. 407-846-2804 www.PortaCoeliFH.com

PERRY - Mr. Joseph  Perry, 65, of Kissimmee, FL. passed away on Sunday, October 14th, 2012. 
Arrangements under the direction of Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home and Crematory, 3175 Pleasant Hill Rd. Kissimmee, FL 34746
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SANTIAGO - Virtudes Santiago, 62, of St. Cloud, Florida.  Passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Funeraria y Crematorio Porta Coeli, 2801 East Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34743.  407-846-2804