James Vincent Costa, age 91, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. James was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

A visitation for James will be held Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Homes, 1413 South Semoran Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32807.

A funeral service will occur Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM, 1413 South Semoran Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32807.

A committal service will occur Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 12:30 PM at Chapel Hill Cemetery, 2400 Harrell Road, Orlando, Florida 32817.

Kevin Ray Higgins, 60 of Deltona, Fl passed away May 3, 2023 at Halifax Hospice after a courageous 10 year battle with cancer. Kevin was born March 3, 1963 in Fort Ord, CA to Gerald and Barbara (Cogswell) Higgins.

Kev will be remembered as a kind, caring, loving, wise, wonderful man that loved his family and friends. He had no enemies in life, a stranger soon became a friend, he enjoyed helping others and was the first to offer a hand up.
Kevin worked in the HVAC industry for 39 years, his last 30 years with Mid Fl A/C in Debary, Fl until cancer forced early retirement in 2013.

Kev played baseball as a child at Soldier Creek (5 Point) in Longwood and continued to coach at Deltona Little League during the 1990’s. Kevin loved the outdoors and the challenges it brought whether setting his sights on a 12 point or dropping a line in hopes of hooking a keeper, his adversary was always taken with utmost skill and compassion. He was most comfortable on the water boating, fishing, shrimping, free diving for lobsters or soaking up the sun.

Kevin leaves behind his wife Patricia (Cowsert) Higgins; daughter Sandrina (John ) Hill; son Timothy (Brandi ) Locklear; His loving grandchildren Brent, Emma, Jayden, Caleb, Aiden, Savannah, Leah and Connor Ray; Sisters: Roxanne (Scott ) LeDuc and Debi (Bobby) Massey, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family/friends.

Kevin is preceded in death by his parents Gerald & Barbara Higgins, father-in-law Ted Cowsert, brother David Higgins, nieces Stacy (Burkhardt) Brown, Barbie Burkhardt, Barbie Higgins and nephew Keith Higgins.

Dave Dario Marquez, 61, born February 2nd, 1962, passed away May 1st, 2023 after battling cancer. Dave passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family in Tavares, Florida.

He was Born in Havana, Cuba, to Martha Marquez and Agustin Marquez. Dave then moved to the United States at the age of 9, living first in New York and then Chicago. He later settled in Apopka, Florida around the age of 13. He is preceded in death by his mother, Martha M. Marquez (a mother to many) and father, Agustin D. Marquez.

Dave is survived by his wife, Tess Haubner Marquez. God blessed them with each other later in life, but the true love they shared was something everyone dreams of. He is also survived by his sons, Austin and Dylan Marquez, brother, Luis Marquez, and was eagerly waiting to welcome his first grandson, Beckham Dario Marquez.

Dave had a smile that was contagious and would light up every room he entered. His dance moves would clear a dance floor like no other, and he was always the life of the party. He desired to make everyone around him happy, and loved spending time with family, fishing, boating, hunting, camping, grilling, traveling and sharing his many stories over a few cold beers. He never knew a stranger and never turned down the opportunity to have a good time.
Dave shared words of wisdom and inspired those around him.

He was an amazing father that taught his kids that God, family, and spending time with ones you love are the most important things in life. He spent quality time with his kids taking them fishing from an early age. He started putting a saying on Facebook at the end of all his posts, “take a kid fishing”, to inspire other fathers to spend quality time with their kids. He impacted many lives with his loving and kind heart as a husband, father, brother, grandpa, uncle, cousin, and friend, and will be missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be held today May 5, 2023 at 5:00pm – 7:00pm. At Loomis Funeral Home. 420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712.

Funeral will be held May 6, 2023 at 2:00pm. At Loomis Funeral Home. 420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712.

Glen H. Gardner, 98, of Apopka, Florida passed away on April 29, 2023. Mr. Gardner was born on March 05, 1925 in Brinson, Georgia.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife Shirley Gardner.

He is survived by his children Robert (Bonnie) Gardner, Karen (Ray) Russell and David (Vanessa) Gardner as well as 22 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He’ll be dearly missed.

Paul Herbert Williams, 90, of Eatonville, FL departed this life on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Paul was born on August 23, 1932 in Bon Accord, Tobago, W.I to the late Eugenia and Fredrick Williams. He later migrated to the United States and worked as a paper cutter for Unijax Paper Company until he retired. He was an active member of the Ward Chapel AME Church, Winter Park. He was a devoted father, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Paul leaves behind his loving children, Cherry Jones, Michelle Jones, Wendy Henry, Kurt Campbell; and a host of other relatives, church family and friends who celebrate the life he shared with us.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023 from 4PM-6PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, 11:00 AM at Postell’s Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Arnold Porter, officiating.