All Obituaries

Gregorio "Goyo" Cervantes passed away Monday January 7, 2019 in Darlington Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at the age of 83. He was born November 17, 1935 in San Juan El Paso, Texas to Jose and Luz (Villarial) Cervantes. Gregorio was self-employed drywall contractor for over 50 years. He took great pride in his trade renovating numerous houses as well as helping family and friends fix up their homes. Gregorio loved music and was quite the dancer. His greatest pride was...

Michael E. DePew passed away unexpectedly Monday January 7, 2019 at the age of 60. He was born November 25, 1958 in Toledo to Donald and Jacquelin (Heilman) DePew and graduated from Waite High School. He was married to the love of his life Leona for 22 years. Mike worked as a painter and a loader in a contracting company. He loved riding his Harley- Davidson motorcycle and hanging in his jam-room. Mike taught himself to play the guitar and was pretty good. He made friends wherever he went...

Dorothy “Dot” (Carter) Dicken, born August 20, 1941 in Lake City, TN, passed away January 1, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center surrounded by those who loved her. She is preceded in death by her father, David “Shug” and her mother, Lucille. Also, her sister, Brenda, her brother, Ronald, and her daughter, Regina. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years, Russell. As well as her children, Keith (Jean) of Huntersville, NC, Lisa (Mike) of...

On December 21st 2018 Connie finished her journey and went home to be with God, after she lost her courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born April 11, 1962 in Eastport, Maine to George and Carolyn Bassett. Sept 4th 2016 Connie was diagnosed with breast cancer. She fought it with everything she had, just as she did with everything in life, she never quit. Connie was an avid Miami Dolphins fan and recently had the chance to see them play! Connie enjoyed playing softball as well as...

Robert H. Ybarra passed away December 25, 2018 surrounded by his loving family in Hospice of Northwest Ohio- Toledo at the age of 52. He was born December 28, 1965 in San Antonio, Texas to Enrique Ybarra, Sr. & Maria H. Mendiola. Robert was an accomplished self-employed landscaper. He loved music and was a very good dancer. Robert most of all loved spending time with family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Robert is preceded in death by his parents; sister Maria Aviles...

MaryLee Ferguson passed away Tuesday December 11, 2018 surrounded by her family at the age of 72. She was born January 25, 1946 in Toledo to Leeland and Marjorie (Whitehill) Roach and graduated from Anthony Wayne High School. MaryLee continued her education at the University of Toledo where she attained her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. She was an avid reader and had an extensive book collection. MaryLee enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, playing bingo and collecting...

Ms. Betty Ann Woods was born to the union of the late Leodis and Annie Mae Patton in Tupelo, Mississippi on February 7, 1952. Betty was educated in the Lee County public school system and after relocating to Toledo, Ohio she was employed with St. Vincent's Hospital for 13 years. At an early age Betty confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior at Camp Creek M.B.C. (Tupelo, MS) and rededicated her life in later years; becoming  a  faithful member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist...

Charles Dean Reese passed away unexpectedly Wednesday December 5, 2018 in his home at the age of 60. He was born September 20, 1958 in Findlay, OH to Carl Dean & Mary Ann (Sockwell) Reese and graduated from Lake High School in 1977. After graduation, Chuck began his career working at Jeep where he retired from in 2007. He was guitarist in various bands most notably the band Foggiest Notion which performed for the Jerry Lewis Telethon 3 years in a row. Chuck also loved his Heritage...

Howard “Bob” Menchaca 1957-2018               Bob Menchaca passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. He was 61-years-old.             Bob was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 26, 1957 to Rosendo and Ernestine Menchaca. His passion was sports, and he was one of the many elite athletes to come from the city’s east side. Bob was a star football...

James Sanford Fritts passed away Monday November 19, 2018 in his home at the age of 57. He was born July 12, 1961 in Toledo to Sanford H. & Suzanne (Wibberley) Fritts. James attended Scoot High School. He enjoyed fishing every chance he got and loved animals. James collected Harley Davidson & Eagle memorabilia. He had a strong faith in the Lord and would teach others about Jesus. James is preceded in death by his parents, brother Billy Fritts and sister Sherry Fritts. He is...