Margaret Howard
May 20, 2023
Visitation will be on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in Colonial Funerals, 86 Circular Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut at 3pm.
Condolences may be expressed at www.colonialfunerals.com
Delio Vasquez
May 17, 2023
Delio Vasquez, 62, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on May 17, 2023. Born in New Haven, CT, on December 15, 1960, he was the son of the late Magdaleno Vasquez-Cortez and Paula Luna. Delio was raised by his grandparents Juana and Pedro Colon. Delio was always ready to learn new things, acquire new skills, and could complete the...
Walter Gerald Gibbs
May 16, 2023
Walter Gerald Gibbs
1949- 2023
Walter Gerald Gibbs, a native of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was born on October 26, 1949, to the late Rachel Cothran (Elder) and Joseph Gibbs. Walter spent his early life in Charleston, South Carolina, but relocated to New Haven, Connecticut, in 1953....
Diane Beathea
May 14, 2023
Diane Beathea was born June 21, 1953 in Durham, NC, to the Parents of Sam & Nancy Bethea.
As a teen, the family relocated to New Haven, CT. Where Diane graduated from Richard C. Lee High School, and began a family of her own.
Diane received her Associates in Business Administration from Stone School of...
Martryce Sharell Gatling Sr.
May 11, 2023
Martryce Sharell Gatling Sr. Passed away unexpectedly May 11, 2023 at home. Martryce affectionately known as Rell was born July 6th 1981 in Waterbury CT to Juliette Stevenson and Wesley Blathers. He was the Stepson of the late Johnnie Alton Gatling.
Martryce was educated in the Waterbury Public School system and was an avid lover of sports....
Debra Hailey-Fuqua
May 10, 2023
Debra Hailey-Fuqua passed away on May 10 th , 2023, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Debra was born on August 16 th , 1961, to Lannie Hailey and Helen Heggie in New Haven, Connecticut. After graduating from James Hillhouse High School, she earned her associate degree from Gateway Community College. Before passing, she worked as a teacher assistant...
Johnnie M Howard
May 8, 2023
Johnnie “J-Love” Howard passed away on May 8, 2023, at 59 years old, in New Haven, Connecticut. He succumbed to his injuries following a car accident in recent months. This display showed his courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile. Johnnie became a hero despite the pain and stayed strong until the end.
He leaves behind...
Jeffrey Byrd
May 7, 2023
Jeffrey Byrd passed away on May 7, 2023. He was born on October 3, 1957 in Waterbury, CT to the late Tim Phillips and Joyce Byrd. He was the loving father of Valenice Byrd of Virginia, Shanell Byrd of North Carolina, Jeffrey Byrd Jr., of Waterbury, Blair Robinson(Raven) of Virginia and Jeffrey Bryant of Atlanta, Georgia. Sisters Sheila Nealy...
Donald Walker
May 6, 2023
Donald Walker, 63, of New Haven, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 6th, 2023 at St. Raphael’s Hospital. Donald was born on June 11th, 1959 to Nora Kirkland and Howard Blanchard in Bronx, NY. After attending Stamford High School, he worked most of his career as a driver. Donald enjoyed working with the youth...
Ji-Tu Cambuka Garrett
May 5, 2023
Ji-Tu Cambuka Garrett beloved son, brother and friend was born on October 31st 1977 in New Haven Connecticut to Keitha Sands-Mahmoud and Abdul-Razzaq Mahmoud (aka Robert W. Garrett Jr.). Ji-Tu was raised and educated in Meriden, CT. It is here that he forged many friendships that turned into family. Ji-Tu had a deep love for his family and those...