All Obituaries

Geraldine “Gerry” Locke, 90, of Key Largo, Fl passed away September 14, 2021. She was born in Massachusetts and preceded in death by her husband Bob of 60 years in 2008. Gerry was always “dressed to impress”, loved singing karaoke, listening to live music, sharing sunsets, dancing, dining out, traveling, watching UF Gator and Dolphin football games, decorating for the holidays and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by sons Larry and Scotty Locke,...

John Cheleotis born August 1, 1929 in Miami, Florida. A proud Marine who served in the Korean War 1950-1953, recipient of 2 Purple Hearts and numerous other medals as a Staff Sargent marched away on the 4th of July  2021. He was a devoted father, avid hunter and fisherman, lucky card player, loyal, caring and generous friend and great storyteller. He remained the top salesman for True Manufacturing throughout his entire career.  It would be incredibly difficult to condense his...

Sabina (Beanie) Rebel, aka Sabina Rebel Searle, of Tavernier, Florida, passed away at the age of 91 on September 10, 2021.  Beanie was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 12, 1930 to the late Walter and Bernice Zawrotny and was the fourth of six siblings. She was predeceased by her first husband, James Rebel, in 1986 and by her second husband, Robert Searle, in 2005. She is survived by her two daughters, Mary Fair (Thomas) and Linda Chrestman; grandchildren, Justin Kaylor and Allyson Fair...

Geraldine Keeney Dempsey Gill, 69 of Tavernier, Florida, departed this life on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021.  Geraldine was born to Rosella Marie Keeney and James Francis Keeney on June 27th, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA. Gerri was an RN, worked at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, in New Jersey.  She had been a girl scout leader in NJ and volunteer at Give Kids the World in Kissimmee, Fl. Gerri leaves to cherish her memory her husband Neal Gill, her son Michael, her daughter Molly,...

Mickey Mire Moritz, of Key Largo, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, August 24th at 10:15 in the morning.  She was 73 years old.  A native of Thibodaux, Louisiana, Mickey was the daughter of the late Harry D. Mire, Jr. (Butsy) and the late Marjorie Naquin Mire. She was the mother of Jodie Bourgeois Arceneaux, Mike F. Bourgeois, Andy H. Bourgeois and RaeAnn Bourgeois. She was the sister of Joan Mire Bernard and Harriet Mire Breaux. She had 8 grandchildren. A private service...

Gilberto Gutierrez passed away on at his home on August 11, 2021, at the age of 48.  He was born on February 4th, 1973, in Mexticacan, Jalisco, Mexico, to Santiago Gutierrez Ruiz and Magdalena Perez Aguilera. He married the love of his life Maria Ornelas , they had two beautiful daughters Tania and Gabriela Gutierrez. They lived happily in Marathon FL. He was a hardworking, dedicated, loyal and kind man to his family and friends. He worked as a cook for over 20 years and made a lot of...

Gary Wayne Bynum Jr. On August 13, 2021, Gary Wayne Bynum Jr. died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Islamorada. He fought hard to overcome medical issues but is now out of pain and in a place where he can watch over his loving wife, three sons, his parents, sisters, and nieces and nephews.  A proud Keys Conch, Gary was born on April 2, 1978. Described as bigger than life, Gary was a cherished friend. After a successful high school football career at Coral Shores, Gary attended...

WELSH, William Brendan, Lt Colonel US Army (ret.), age 54, of Key Largo, FL, passed away on Tuesday July 13, 2021.  Brendan, “The Colonel”, was born September 17, 1966, to Bill and Laurel Welsh.   Brendan and his younger brother Mark traveled the world with their CIA father, from Europe to Africa and Asia on his assignments.  After finishing high school back in the U.S. Brendan received a congressional nomination to the United States Military Academy at West...