Daryl "Bruce" Waldron, 80, passed away on March 21, 2025, in Okeechobee, Florida. Born on July 25, 1944, in Stuart, Florida, Bruce lived a life dedicated to education, family, and service.
Bruce earned a Master of Administration in Education and devoted his career to teaching. He spent many years shaping young minds within the Moore Haven school system, where he also served as an assistant football coach. Later, he continued his passion for education in the Okeechobee school system. To his students and colleagues alike, he was affectionately known as "Mr. Wally," a testament to the lasting impact he had on those he taught and mentored.
Beyond the classroom, Bruce was a man of deep kindness and warmth. He had an infectious smile and was always quick to extend a handshake or share one of his signature "corny" jokes. His love for history made him a passionate storyteller, and his appreciation for the outdoors reflected his adventurous spirit.
Bruce proudly served his country in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany as a member of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Division and was honorably discharged after completing his tour of duty. His sense of duty and dedication carried over into every aspect of his life—whether as a soldier, teacher, husband, father, or friend.
He is survived by his beloved wife of over 45 years, Patty Johns Waldron; his daughter Amy Johns (Dean) and son Nick Waldron (Pebbles); and his cherished grandchildren Steven Johns-Ashley, Annika Waldron, and Dylan Johns. He also leaves behind his sister Brenda New (Waldron) and niece Kathy Waldron.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents George Marvin Waldron and Estelle (Bembry) Waldron; his brother George Dwayne Waldron; and his nephew Ty Dwayne Waldron.
Bruce’s legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched with his wisdom, humor, and unwavering kindness. May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him.
Monday, March 24, 2025
Hendry County Arrests This Week - Drugs, Probation Violations
Arrest Blotter
03/17/2025 – 03/23/2025
Felony – DUI
Sonny Johnson Hill, 21, Miami was arrested on March 18, 2025, by Deputy Sheriff B. Dibernardino on charges of Trafficking in Cocaine, Possession of Controlled Substance without a Prescription, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Roseanna Alvardo, 41, LaBelle was arrested on March 18, 2025, by Deputy Sheriff I. Cadena on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Nicoles Loredo, 30, LaBelle was arrested on March 19, 2025, by Cpl. D. Reaves on charges of Domestic Battery and Cruelty Toward a Child
Bernard Oliver Durham, 44, Florence, SC on charges of March 19, 2025, by Deputy Sheriff R. Flores on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Amanda Lee Abbott, 36, LaBelle was arrested on March 19, 2025, by Deputy Sherif G. Hull on charges of DUI
Gil Lorenzo Alvarez, 70, Clewiston was arrested on March 19, 2025, by Cpl. L. Rodriguez on charge of Felony Probation
Elemer Yanes, 26, Clewiston was arrested on March 20, 2025, by Deputy Sheriff D. Givans on an outstanding warrant on charges of Grand Theft and Trespass
Marauavious DeShawn Hill, 26, LaBelle was arrested on March 20, 2025, by Cpl. L. Drew on charges of Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell and Smuggling Contraband into Detention Facility
Mark Dwayne Skervin, 44, LaBelle was arrested on March 20, 2025, by Deputy Sheriff J. Newbern on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance without Prescription and Possession of Marijuana u/20 grams
Diana Pent, 39, LaBelle was arrested on March 20, 2025, by Cpl. L. Rodriguez on charges of Felony Failure to Appear
Dillon Thomas Harrington, 26, Moore Haven was arrested on March 21, 2025, by Deputy Sheriff R. Morales on for two counts of Grand Theft, Theft of Motor Vehicle and Attached Tag not Assigned
Arthur Lee Ford, 62, Clewiston was arrested on March 22, 2025, by Cpl. L. Drew on charges of Driving While License Suspended/Revoked – Habitual Offender
03/17/2025 – 03/23/2025
Felony – DUI
Sonny Johnson Hill, 21, Miami was arrested on March 18, 2025, by Deputy Sheriff B. Dibernardino on charges of Trafficking in Cocaine, Possession of Controlled Substance without a Prescription, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Roseanna Alvardo, 41, LaBelle was arrested on March 18, 2025, by Deputy Sheriff I. Cadena on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Nicoles Loredo, 30, LaBelle was arrested on March 19, 2025, by Cpl. D. Reaves on charges of Domestic Battery and Cruelty Toward a Child
Bernard Oliver Durham, 44, Florence, SC on charges of March 19, 2025, by Deputy Sheriff R. Flores on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Amanda Lee Abbott, 36, LaBelle was arrested on March 19, 2025, by Deputy Sherif G. Hull on charges of DUI
Gil Lorenzo Alvarez, 70, Clewiston was arrested on March 19, 2025, by Cpl. L. Rodriguez on charge of Felony Probation
Elemer Yanes, 26, Clewiston was arrested on March 20, 2025, by Deputy Sheriff D. Givans on an outstanding warrant on charges of Grand Theft and Trespass
Marauavious DeShawn Hill, 26, LaBelle was arrested on March 20, 2025, by Cpl. L. Drew on charges of Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell and Smuggling Contraband into Detention Facility
Mark Dwayne Skervin, 44, LaBelle was arrested on March 20, 2025, by Deputy Sheriff J. Newbern on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance without Prescription and Possession of Marijuana u/20 grams
Diana Pent, 39, LaBelle was arrested on March 20, 2025, by Cpl. L. Rodriguez on charges of Felony Failure to Appear
Dillon Thomas Harrington, 26, Moore Haven was arrested on March 21, 2025, by Deputy Sheriff R. Morales on for two counts of Grand Theft, Theft of Motor Vehicle and Attached Tag not Assigned
Arthur Lee Ford, 62, Clewiston was arrested on March 22, 2025, by Cpl. L. Drew on charges of Driving While License Suspended/Revoked – Habitual Offender
Glades County SR78 Closing For Paving
MOORE HAVEN, FL -- Ajax Paving anticipates shutting down (closing) one lane at a time on SR 78 from North of Herbert Hoover Dike to County Road 721. One lane will remain open, and flaggers will assist and allow traffic to still travel North and South, utilizing only one existing lane.
This operation will begin at 7pm on Sunday Night 03/30 and is anticipated to run 24 hours a day. The anticipatory end date to the lane closure operation would be sometime early evening on Wednesday 04/02, best case scenario.
The purpose of the lane closure to remove and replace the existing asphalt pavement on the State Road 78 corridor from the above stated parameters. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
Ajax is to notify Local Law Enforcement / Rescue Agencies located in the project vicinity twenty-four (24) hours in advance of performing the lane closures.
This operation will begin at 7pm on Sunday Night 03/30 and is anticipated to run 24 hours a day. The anticipatory end date to the lane closure operation would be sometime early evening on Wednesday 04/02, best case scenario.
The purpose of the lane closure to remove and replace the existing asphalt pavement on the State Road 78 corridor from the above stated parameters. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
Ajax is to notify Local Law Enforcement / Rescue Agencies located in the project vicinity twenty-four (24) hours in advance of performing the lane closures.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Katherine Lee Konarzewski Dies At 69
We are saddened to announce the passing of our mother, Katherine Lee Konarzewski. Kathy as she was known passed away on March 18, 2025, in her home with her loving family around her. Kathy worked as a bartender for many years, she also was a home health care giver, but most importantly she was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Kathy was born on November 13, 1955, in Key West, Florida to Alfred Roy and Josephine Albritton Hendry.
Kathy leaves fond memories with her two children: Jennifer Naile and Jolene (Rich) Vinson, along with four loving grandchildren James (Amber) Vinson Tabatha (Taylor) Vinson, Cheyenne Naile Tiffany (Jordan) Vinson, and eight great grandchildren Addyson, Wynonna, Jaxson, Carson, Conway, Sawyer, Paisley, Novalee. Kathy also has two brothers who survive: Roy Hendry and Marvin Hendry, along with many nieces and nephews and ex-husband Jim Konarzewski.
Kathy is predeceased by her parents Alfred and Josephine Hendry, her brother Alfred Hendry, her sister and brother-in-law Mary and Louis Kish, her grandchildren Cierra and Austin Naile, and great grandchild Bode Sanchez.
Kathy leaves fond memories with her two children: Jennifer Naile and Jolene (Rich) Vinson, along with four loving grandchildren James (Amber) Vinson Tabatha (Taylor) Vinson, Cheyenne Naile Tiffany (Jordan) Vinson, and eight great grandchildren Addyson, Wynonna, Jaxson, Carson, Conway, Sawyer, Paisley, Novalee. Kathy also has two brothers who survive: Roy Hendry and Marvin Hendry, along with many nieces and nephews and ex-husband Jim Konarzewski.
Kathy is predeceased by her parents Alfred and Josephine Hendry, her brother Alfred Hendry, her sister and brother-in-law Mary and Louis Kish, her grandchildren Cierra and Austin Naile, and great grandchild Bode Sanchez.
Gonzalo Abrego Romero Dies At 66
Nos entristece anunciar el fallecimiento de nuestro amado esposo, padre, hermano y abuelo, Gonzalo Ábrego Romero, de 66 años, quien falleció en Fort Myers, Florida, el 17 de marzo de 2025. Gonzalo nació el 11 de agosto de 1958 en México, siendo sus padres Gonzalo Ábrego Moctezuma y Natalia Romero Olivarez. Gonzalo se casó con Ma. Del Pilar Gómez. Gonzalo trabajó la mayor parte de su vida en la agricultura. Era católico.
Gonazlo deja gratos recuerdos con su amada esposa; Ma. Del Pilar Gómez de LaBelle, Florida, sus hijos; Olympia Abrego Gómez, Alejandro Abrego Gómez, Mark Abrego Gómez, Nelly Abrego Cruz, Roberto Abrego Cruz, Sharoll Abrego Cruz, Catalina Abrego Lerma, Jaclyn Abrego Lerma, Crystal Abrego Lerma; Gonzalo también deja gratos recuerdos con sus nietos; Marco Villegas Abrego, Tamara Villegas Abrego, Nelly Torres Abrego, Víctor Flores Abrego, Brandon Flores Abrego, Alejandro Abrego, Reyna Abrego, Israel Abrego, Emiliano Abrego y Alejandra Medina Abrego. hermanos; Delfino Abrego Romero, Gloria Abrego Romero, Lidia Abrego Romero, Merced Carlos Abrego Romero, Juana Abrego Romero.
La misa de entierro cristiano se celebró el miércoles 19 de marzo de 2025 en la Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora Reina del Cielo, presidida por el Padre Marcial García. Se realizarán los ritos de cremación. Los servicios funerarios estarán a cargo de la Funeraria Akin-Davis de LaBelle.
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We are saddened to announce the passing of beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, Gonzalo Abrego Romero, 66, who passed away in Fort Myers, Florida, on March 17, 2025. Gonzalo was born on August 11, 1958 in Mexico to Gonzalo Ábrego Moctezuma and Natalia Romero Olivarez. Gonzalo married Ma. Del Pilar Gómez. Gonzalo worked most of his life in agriculture. He was a Catholic.
Gonzalo leaves fond memories with his beloved wife, Ma. Del Pilar Gomez of LaBelle, Florida; and his children, Olympia Abrego Gomez, Alejandro Abrego Gomez, Mark Abrego Gomez, Nelly Abrego Cruz, Roberto Abrego Cruz, Sharoll Abrego Cruz, Catalina Abrego Lerma, Jaclyn Abrego Lerma, Crystal Abrego Lerma. Gonzalo also leaves fond memories with his grandchildren, Marco Villegas Abrego, Tamara Villegas Abrego, Nelly Torres Abrego, Victor Flores Abrego, Brandon Flores Abrego, Alejandro Abrego, Reyna Abrego, Israel Abrego, Emiliano Abrego and Alejandra Medina Abrego; and siblings, Delfino Abrego Romero, Gloria Abrego Romero, Lidia Abrego Romero, Merced Carlos Abrego Romero, Juana Abrego Romero.
Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church with Father Marcial Garcia presiding. Cremation rites will be performed. Funeral services will be in the care of Akin-Davis Funeral Home of LaBelle.
Gonazlo deja gratos recuerdos con su amada esposa; Ma. Del Pilar Gómez de LaBelle, Florida, sus hijos; Olympia Abrego Gómez, Alejandro Abrego Gómez, Mark Abrego Gómez, Nelly Abrego Cruz, Roberto Abrego Cruz, Sharoll Abrego Cruz, Catalina Abrego Lerma, Jaclyn Abrego Lerma, Crystal Abrego Lerma; Gonzalo también deja gratos recuerdos con sus nietos; Marco Villegas Abrego, Tamara Villegas Abrego, Nelly Torres Abrego, Víctor Flores Abrego, Brandon Flores Abrego, Alejandro Abrego, Reyna Abrego, Israel Abrego, Emiliano Abrego y Alejandra Medina Abrego. hermanos; Delfino Abrego Romero, Gloria Abrego Romero, Lidia Abrego Romero, Merced Carlos Abrego Romero, Juana Abrego Romero.
La misa de entierro cristiano se celebró el miércoles 19 de marzo de 2025 en la Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora Reina del Cielo, presidida por el Padre Marcial García. Se realizarán los ritos de cremación. Los servicios funerarios estarán a cargo de la Funeraria Akin-Davis de LaBelle.
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We are saddened to announce the passing of beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, Gonzalo Abrego Romero, 66, who passed away in Fort Myers, Florida, on March 17, 2025. Gonzalo was born on August 11, 1958 in Mexico to Gonzalo Ábrego Moctezuma and Natalia Romero Olivarez. Gonzalo married Ma. Del Pilar Gómez. Gonzalo worked most of his life in agriculture. He was a Catholic.
Gonzalo leaves fond memories with his beloved wife, Ma. Del Pilar Gomez of LaBelle, Florida; and his children, Olympia Abrego Gomez, Alejandro Abrego Gomez, Mark Abrego Gomez, Nelly Abrego Cruz, Roberto Abrego Cruz, Sharoll Abrego Cruz, Catalina Abrego Lerma, Jaclyn Abrego Lerma, Crystal Abrego Lerma. Gonzalo also leaves fond memories with his grandchildren, Marco Villegas Abrego, Tamara Villegas Abrego, Nelly Torres Abrego, Victor Flores Abrego, Brandon Flores Abrego, Alejandro Abrego, Reyna Abrego, Israel Abrego, Emiliano Abrego and Alejandra Medina Abrego; and siblings, Delfino Abrego Romero, Gloria Abrego Romero, Lidia Abrego Romero, Merced Carlos Abrego Romero, Juana Abrego Romero.
Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church with Father Marcial Garcia presiding. Cremation rites will be performed. Funeral services will be in the care of Akin-Davis Funeral Home of LaBelle.
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