Slavica Maslic age 65 of Orlando, Florida passed away on Thursday August 10, 2023. Slavica Maslic was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 30, 1958.

Slavica Maslic died quietly and peacefully Thursday evening August 10, 2023 after a long and weary struggle which progressively diminished her ability to live the joyful life she loved with her sons and granddaughters.

Slavica was a woman of faith and courage who faced life with strength and hope which allowed her to meet and overcome some of the most difficult and threatening of circumstances. Slavica Jelcic was born June 30, 1958 in the village of Cikote on the outskirts of Prijedor, Bosnia-Herzegovina.

She was a lovely and talented young woman who loved to knit and crochet in her spare time. In 1978 she met the love of her life Mile Maslic in Zagreb Croatia and the two were married in 1978. The following year in 1979 their first
son, Miroslav was born followed not long after by their second son Goran. During the early years of her growing family, she helped support the family working in a factory producing school supplies in Croatia.

In the 90’s the family was severely threatened by the life- threatening persecution of the genocidal Bosnian War. Fear of imprisonment and death forced Mile and Slavica to flee with their teenage sons from their homeland in Croatia and become refugees of the war. They ultimately were brought to the United States where they eventually settled in Orlando FL and began a new life for their family, Mile driving over the road trucks and Slavica working in various roles finally settling in the service trades which she enjoyed.

Her final employment was with the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel where she worked in banquet catering preparing foods and serving guests. In 2018 Slavica’s beloved husband Mile died of cancer which took a tremendous toll on her physically and emotionally. It wasn’t long before Slavica began experiencing weakness and health issues which would force her to quit work and became progressively more debilitating. Her medical issues were sometimes difficult to treat and eluded doctors. Finally her condition deteriorated to the point her sons Miroslav and Goran could no longer care for her at home and she was
forced into a care facility. It was determined she suffered from ALS for
which there was no cure. She died peacefully with her loving and
dedicated sons at her bedside.

Everyone is said to have a purpose in life and that being the case,
Slavica’s purpose was demonstrated in her fierce love for her family.
Her Husband was her true love, and her son’s the evidence of that love.
Their unfaltering commitment to her only reflected the love they had received from Slavica’s hands and heart. Slavica’s life was obviously not without pain and trial yet her love and determination remained undiminished in the face of the most severe of life’s challenges. In reward she saw the birth and growth of her most precious “flowers”.

Her granddaughters Jelena Grace Maslic born to Miroslav, and Mia Maslic born to Goran. These two beautiful granddaughters embodied Slavica’s love and hope for the future and brought immense joy to her life in the closing years. Jelena and Mia (cousins born only weeks apart) filled her home with love and little girl giggles and filled her heart with joy. Likewise, “Baba” (Serbian for “grandma”) filled their lives with lessons of love and hope to see them far into life beyond her years.

Slavica was preceded in death by her loving an dedicated husband Mile in 2018.

She is survived by her two sons Miroslav Maslic and Goran Maslic as well as her two granddaughters Jelena Maslic and Mia Maslic. In the last visit that Jelena had with her Baba just before she died, after having prayer, Jelena approached her bedside and whispered, “Laku noc Baba” meaning “Good night Grandma”. In those tender loving words she summed up the heart of all who loved her.
“Good night, Mama – Grandma – beloved sister and friend.” May God
grant you peaceful rest until we meet again.

Mrs. Minoti Sharma Ph.D. May 19, 1939 – August 13, 2023, age 84; passed away in Celebration, Florida. Mina was born in Shillong, India as the youngest of 9 children to her parents Indreswar and Kamini Sharma.

She was the loving wife of Dr. Moheswar Sharma (1930-2012). She is the loving mother of Dr. Mirand (Barbara Reeb-Sharma) Sharma and Dr. Moira (Tim Aspinwall) Sharma; cherished grandmother of Sam and Ben Sharma; survived by one sister (living in Assam, India), many nephews, nieces, and extended family members.

Dr. Sharma was a biophysicist who had an accomplished career in cancer research at Roswell Park Memorial Cancer Institute of Buffalo, NY. She was a long-time community member in Sanskriti Cultural Society in Buffalo, NY and an early member of the Assamese Association of North America (AANA). She was also a supporter of the Himalayan Institute, a center for meditation and spirituality. She loved sweets, laughing, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.

Mina’s children will have a private cremation ceremony in Orlando, Florida, and subsequent services in India.

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dominga Rodriguez Lugo of Kissimmee, Florida, who passed away at the age of 83, on August 17, 2023.

A funeral ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. At Funeraria San Juan – S. John Young Parkway, located at 3189 S. John Young Parkway, in Kissimmee.

We are sad to announce that on August 15, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Fidel Alfonso Mattei of Kissimmee, Florida.

A visitation will be held on Monday, August 2, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Porta Coeli Funeral Home & Crematory (2801 E Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34743).

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the same location.

A burial will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Osceola Memory Gardens Cemetery (1717 Old Boggy Creek Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744).

Tajaha Blair “Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come.” Isaiah 57:1

Tajaha graduated from Winter Park High School, went on to complete his A.A., and soon after attended Technical College, where he became a Certified HVAC technician and has been working in the industry for some time. Everyone who ever met Tajaha loved him; he was so kind and always thought of others before himself. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. Tajaha was so respectful, he had a big heart and a big smile, His sister often told him how beautiful his smile was; he had the most perfect teeth.

He was also known for his great sense of humor. Every year for our birthdays, he would sing us his own version of Happy Birthday as a gift to us. Most people thought Tajaha and his sister were twins, but they are 13 months apart, making them the same age for exactly one week. Tajaha was a believer in Jesus Christ; he was baptized, and for this, I know he is saved in heaven, where he can now rest peacefully with all of our loved ones who have passed on before him.

Tajaha will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Ray and Rosemarie McDonald; his sister, Kamaja (Omar) Cotto; his brother, Ray McDonald Jr.; And many more loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Please join us on Saturday, August 19, 2023, to celebrate the life of our dearest Tajaha.