Obituary Listing

Apr 12, 2026

Patricia (Poulin) Maturo quietly left this world on the beautiful spring morning of April 12, 2026 — a warm, sunny day she had been waiting for. Her passing has left a hole in the hearts of all who loved her.

Patricia was born on November 17, 1937, at her childhood home in Wethersfield, Connecticut, to Sophie and...

Apr 9, 2026

Leticia Rivera, 69, of New Britain, CT, beloved wife of Pedro Marrero, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, surrounded by the love of those who held her dear. Leticia was born in Cidra, Puerto Rico, and was the daughter of the late Perfecto and Felicita (Cotto) Rivera. A...

Mar 19, 2026

Margarita Nunez Aviles, 78, of Hartford, CT, beloved wife of Angel Gonzalez passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026 at home. Margarita was born in Aibonito, PR and was the daughter of the late Juan and Maria (Aviles) Nunez.

Besides her husband Angel, Margarita is survived by her two daughters Sonia Gonzalez and Margie Gonzalez and her four...

Mar 7, 2026

Jose Plaza Ortiz, 73, of Hartford, CT beloved husband of the late Betty (Rosa) Plaza, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital. Jose was born in Utuado, PR and was the son of the late Jose and Juanita (Ortiz) Plaza.

Jose is survived by his twin sister Maria Lopez, and sisters Luz Plaza, Carmen...

Feb 25, 2026

Anthony O. Castro, 43, of East Hartford, CT beloved husband of Diana M. Castro-Coronado passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 surrounded by his family at Hartford Hospital. Anthony was born in Hartford, CT and was the son of the late Casimiro, and Marisol (Huertas) Castro. Anthony was a truly wonderful man who found joy in the simple things that...

Feb 23, 2026

Rev. Miguel Pena, 81, of Newington, CT beloved husband of Rev. Carmen I. (Hernandez) Pena passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at the Hospital of Central CT @ New Britain General. Miguel was born in Juncos, PR and was the son of the late Maximino and Maria (Massas) Pena.

Besides his wife Carmen, Miguel is survived by...

Feb 23, 2026

John A. Ciaschini, 62, of Cromwell, Connecticut, beloved husband of Christine (Zazzaro) Ciaschini, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Middlesex Memorial Hospital. Born in Cromwell, he was the son of the late Dominic and Frances (Barillari) Ciaschini. John was a loving husband, an incredible father, and a loyal friend to all who knew him. He could often...

Feb 14, 2026

Luis M. Ramos, Jr., 49 of Hartford, CT, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at ST. Francis Hospital. Luis was born in Manhattan, NY. He was predeceased by his mother, Georgina (Rivera) Ramos, and is survived by his father, Luis M. Ramos, Sr. Luis moved to Hartford as a child and grew into a man known for his...

Feb 14, 2026

Chanderwattie "Shirley" Mahapot, 72, of Hartford, CT. died on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital. Chanderwattie "Shirley" Mahapot was born in Alness Guyana, she lived in Hartford since 1987. The daughter of the late Bertie and Indranie (Bhikhdhari) Veerasammy.

Chanderwattie "Shirley" Mahapot leaves behind her children, (Devika) Lisa & William York, Parbattie & Ernest Rittner,...

Feb 2, 2026

Beverly (Farris) Keane, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away at home peacefully on February 2, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by love. Born on May 24, 1939, in Hartford, CT, was the daughter of Ernest Albert Farris and Ann Virginia Sousa. After her mother's passing, her father married Rose Wallace, who...

Jan 30, 2026

Evelyn Diaz, 60, of Hartford, CT passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital. Evelyn was born in Bayamon, PR and was the daughter of the late Marcelino and Iris (Santana) Diaz.

Evelyn is survived by her four children Denise Ortega, Ashley Thomas, Orlando Ortega, and Domingo Ortega, her sisters and brothers Marcelino Diaz, Maria...

Jan 27, 2026

Leopoldo Ruiz, Jr., 85, of New Britain, CT, beloved husband of Olga (Santiago) Ruiz, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Autumn Lake Health Care. Known as "Leo" to many, Leopoldo was born in Comerio, Puerto Rico, and was the son of the late Leopoldo Ruiz, Sr. and Ramona (Bermudez) Ruiz. A hardworking and devoted family man,...

Jan 22, 2026

Funeral Service for Luz will be held Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12pm. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield, CT Friday from 10am to 12pm. To share a memory of Luz, please visit www.dillonbaxter.comj

Full obituary will be posted soon.

Jan 21, 2026

Diego Medina, 55, of West Hartford, CT passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Home. Diego was born in Aguas Buenas, PR and was the son of Carmen (Sanchez) Medina and the late William Medina.

Diego is survived by his two daughters Kiara Medina and Kathiria Medina, his two brothers William Medina, Jr. and Michael Medina, his...

Jan 15, 2026

Isis Adela Alzugaray, beloved sister, aunt, great-aunt, godmother, and cherished friend, passed away at the age of 89 on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Born on October 19, 1936, in Perico, Matanzas, Cuba, Isis was the daughter of Juan F. Alzugaray and Alicia M. (Díaz) Alzugaray. In 1961, she came to the United States, where she built a life marked...

Jan 14, 2026

Robert Fitch, 79, of South Lyme, CT, beloved husband of Mariann (Kamerer) Fitch, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, following a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease and a recent acute illness. He spent his final days surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Born in Hartford, CT, Rob was the son of the late Elton and...

Jan 14, 2026

Gerard J. Pregenzer, Jr., M.D., age 47, of West Hartford, Connecticut, beloved husband of Tania Papayannopoulou-Pregenzer, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Hartford Hospital. His unexpected passing has left his family, friends, colleagues, and patients heartbroken and devastated.

Gerard was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and was the son of Gerard J. Pregenzer, Sr.,...

Jan 13, 2026

Joyce G. Finnegan, 86, of Rocky Hill, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 13, 2025, at Maple View Health & Rehab in Rocky Hill. She was the cherished wife of Joseph Finnegan for 54 years. Born in Hartford, CT, Joyce was the daughter of the late Bert and Doris (Nelson) Gustafson.

Joyce is...

Jan 11, 2026

Lawrence I. Marren, Jr., 84, of Newington, CT beloved husband of Anita (Hawley) Marren, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at home. Lawrence was born in Hartford, CT and was the son of the late Lawrence, Sr. and Mary (McRory) Marren. Larry was a born entrepreneur, always pursuing new ideas and brave ventures, but the greatest passion of his...

Jan 5, 2026

Julia Felix Hernandez a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026 at the age of 93 at Hartford Hospital.  Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico on March 8, 1932 to the late Nicolasa Ocasio and Emilio Felix. Julia will always be remembered for her unconditional love, patience, warm generosity and strength.  She dedicated...