Thursday, December 07, 2023

Obituaries - Donna Storter Long, Francisca Hernandez-Moreno, Christopher Rodriquez

Donna Lou Storter Long, age 75, resident of Ortona, Florida, passed away December 1, 2023, at her home following a battle with lung cancer and joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The daughter of the late Vance Lee Storter and Birma Montine Wamble Storter, Donna was born July 8, 1948, in Fort Myers, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Birma Sue Storter Bowers, brother Stanford Lee Storter, son baby Howard, and stepson Jeffrey C. Long. 

 Donna is survived by her husband John Curtis “JC” Long, sons Lonnie V. Howard (wife Vanita) and Thomas G. Howard (wife Diana), and stepdaughter Juliette C. Long along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Donna grew up in LaBelle and Ortona, living her entire life in Hendry and Glades counties. Throughout her career she held employment in office management and financial accounting. Her latest and most fulfilling work was serving as a county commissioner of Glades County, Florida for the past 20 years (2004 – 2023) where she also served on other civic related boards. She loved her home and felt honored to serve the residents of Glades County. She was determined, passionate, and fought fiercely for what she believed; serving the community was not a job to her, it was her calling and privilege.

Donna enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She loved seeing old school friends at high school reunions, playing cards with her grandchildren, and getting together for Sunday dinners with the family.

Final services for Donna will be held at Ortona Cemetery pavilion December 7, 2023, at 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Donna’s honor and remembrance can be made to Hope Development Department, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, Florida 33908.

Francisca Hernandez-Moreno, age 57 a resident of LaBelle, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, December 2, 2023. 

She is survived by her loving family, husband David Moreno; children Alma (Noe) Moreno, David (Elena) Moreno, Ezequiel (Joselyn) Moreno and Maria (Alejandro) Moreno; mother Juliana Gomez; siblngs Manuela Hernandez, Juana Hernandez, Juan Hernandez, Cruz Hernandez, Ricardo Hernandez, Hilarlo Hernandez and Jesus Hernandez; grandchildren Alex Murillo, Axel Moreno, Alexa Moreno, Giovanni Carlos and Jesse Carlos. 

She was preceded in death by her father Antonio Hernandez. 

A visitation for Francisca was held at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, 560 E. Hickpochee Ave. LaBelle Florida, 33935 on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Queen of Heaven Church, 355 Bridge St. LaBelle Florida, 33935 will be on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow to Fort Denaud Cemetery.

Christopher John Rodriguez age 48, of Clewiston, Florida passed away on December 2, 2023, at Azure Shores Rehabilitation and Care Center in Miami, Florida.

Christopher was born on April 15, 1975, in San Benito, Texas to the late Hector and Juanita Arellano Rodriguez. Christopher worked for many years as a carpenter before becoming ill.

Christopher leaves fond memories with his mother; Juanita Rodriguez of Clewiston, Florida, his brother; Joey Garza of Brownsville, Texas and his sister Jessia Garza of Clewiston, Florida along with many extended family members and family friends.

Celebration of Christopher's life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle, where the family will greet friends and family for one hour before the celebration of life starts.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

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