Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gulf Breeze, Florida & Surrounding Areas
Recent Obituaries
Thomas Louis Dunn
Feb 1, 2025
Thomas Louis “Tommy” Dunn, age 52, of Navarre, Florida, passed away on February 1, 2025. A retired New York City firefighter, Tommy dedicated his life to service, compassion, and unwavering bravery.
Tommy proudly served with the FDNY, assigned to Engine 240 in Brooklyn. His courage and dedication were especially evident in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, where...
Matthew Boolos
Jan 30, 2025
Matthew James Boolos, 31, passed away on January 30, 2025 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was born November 16, 1993 (St. Matthew's Day) in Escondido, California. Matthew spent most of his life in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, where he graduated from Fort Walton Beach High School in 2012. Matthew served as a Corps Commander in the FWBHS Junior...
Stephen Alan "Steve" Elbert
Jan 28, 2025
Steve was born on January 11, 1955, at NAS Hospital Pensacola, Florida. He lived a life filled with music, adventure, and laughter. A talented musician, he found joy in playing the guitar and creating humorous songs for family and friends. Steve’s love for music was matched by a passion for the sea; as a mariner, he embraced the open water...
Donald McGowan
Jan 25, 2025
Donald Charles McGowan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on August 6, 1951, to Charles and Lois McGowan, Graduated Clairton High School in 1969 and was a member of the award winning Clairton High School Band. Don was known for his fun-loving personality and deep appreciation for his...
Arlan Gehman
Jan 20, 2025
Arlan Elton Gehman, 83, of Southwest Ranches, FL returned to the arms of his Heavenly Father on January 20, 2025.
Arlan was born on May 16, 1941 in Macungie, Pennsylvania, to Elton and Emma Snyder Gehman, where he spent his formative boyhood years in the rolling, lush land of his ancestors of Swiss Mennonite descent. He attended...
David LaViolette
Jan 16, 2025
LaViolette, David F. died surrounded by his family on January 16, 2025, at age 83. David was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on October 12, 1941, and is predeceased by David LaViolette, Marie LaViolette, JoAnn LaViolette, and Marguerite (Muggs) LaViolette-Armstrong. David is survived by his loving wife, Barbara LaViolette; step-son, Steven Nord; sisters: Helen LaViolette-Pfefferle (Robert), Sara LaViolette-Sirmon (Patrick), Mary Pat...
Joaquin Lubkowitz
Jan 15, 2025
Joaquin Alfredo Lubkowitz was born November 09, 1940 in Caracas Venezuela to German parents Joseph & Gertrude Lubkowitz. He attended La Salle Catholic High School in Venezuela and graduated in 1958 at the top of his class. He then attended Columbia University in New York City to study advanced English. He proceeded to the University of Louisville, Kentucky where he...
Imogene "Jean" Monroe
Jan 14, 2025
Imogene (Jean) Marie Monroe passed peacefully into the Loving Arms of her Savior at sunrise on January 14, 2025, in her home in Navarre, Florida.
Jean was born on March 5, 1935 in Linn, Missouri, the only child of Opal Mary Baker Carwile and Paul Edward Carwile, who preceded her in death. Jean is survived by her...
Edison Woods, Jr.
Jan 14, 2025
"A life of service, devoted to Christian faith, while overcoming adversity"
Many folks who read this are keenly aware that our Brother in Christ, Edison Woods, lost his physical ability to see at a very young age. But this disability did not prevent him from having a "vision for his life" that included helping many of his friends, co-workers, and fellow...
Louis Cannon
Jan 12, 2025
Louis Dahl Cannon, 90, passed away in his sleep at The Blake of Panama City Beach, Florida, the morning of January 12, 2025. He was born on the 4th of July 1934, in Lake Como, Mississippi, to Lennie and Tom Cannon, both of whom are deceased. He was a proud resident of Bay Springs, Mississippi. He attended Jones...
Margaret Miller
Jan 11, 2025
Mrs. Margaret B. Miller, 98, of Gulf Breeze, FL, and former of Pittsburgh, PA, died on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at her residence.
After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, she visited Florida. After discovering Pensacola, she made it her permanent home. She worked many years as a physical therapist at Baptist Hospital and in Home Health. She and her husband...
Jose Rodriguez
Jan 9, 2025
Jose Rodriguez, a loving husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home in Navarre, Florida. He was 73 years old. Born on December 31, 1951, in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, Jose was known for his kind heart, infectious sense of humor, strong work ethic, resilience, and unwavering love for his family.
Jose...
Ruby Chadwick
Jan 8, 2025
Ruby “Elaine” Chadwick was born on January 3, 1935 in Wood River, Illinois to Alfred John Helmkamp and Hazel Irene Moore. She passed away surrounded by family on January 8, 2025 in her home in Navarre, Florida. She worked for a living for a number of years as a bookkeeper for The Salvation Army. This was also her church home...
Barbara Smith
Jan 5, 2025
Barbara “Pug” Myers Smith passed away on January 5th, 2025, surrounded by her two daughters and son-in-law.
Born on April 15th, 1939, in Terry, MS, to A. Reuel Myers and Amy Shelby Myers, Pug’s journey began in the heart of Mississippi. At the age of 2, her family relocated to Pascagoula, MS, where she became a proud lifelong resident until moving...
Gail Godwin
Jan 1, 2025
As a testament to her personality, Gail Bushart Godwin age 73, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, rang in the new year by passing away peacefully in her home on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025, surrounded by her daughter and close friend while listening to her favorite hymn.
Gail is survived by her daughter, Annie Rose Godwin, and many loved friends and...
Wilma Campbell
Jan 1, 2025
Wilma Lee Campbell, lovingly known as “Memaw”, was called home on January 1,2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, great-great grandma and friend. Wilma was the matriarch playing a central, influential, and nurturing role in her family. Her unwavering commitment to family was evident in the way she embraced each of us. For many, her ability to...
John R. Henry
Dec 31, 2024
John Richard Henry passed unexpectedly from this life on 31 December 2024 at age 58. He is survived by his wife, Regina Begley Henry; daughters, Courtney Michele Henry and Mickenzy Henry; and five siblings: Rita Henry Gorman, Mary Ellen Reynolds, William Kenneth Henry, Robert Michael Henry (spouse Lisa) and Frank Sullivan Henry (spouse Michelle) as well as numerous nieces and...