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Robert A. Plafke
Mar. 01, 2026
Robert A. Plafke, 71 passed away on March 1, 2026, after a long and hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he made South Florida his home in 1978. Robert was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie of 52 years and his children, James (Jim)...
Suzanne Gunzburger
Mar. 01, 2026
Suzanne Gunzburger, of Hollywood, Florida passed away March 1, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Gerry Gunzburger, loving mother of Ron Gunzburger (Dana Buker), Judy Gunzburger and Cindy (Dan) Katz, dear sister of Larry Nathan, cherished grandmother of Emily (CJ Burton), Dr. Joshua Katz and Jacob...
Elisa Morhaim Benrey
Feb. 26, 2026
Elisa Morhaim Benrey 91 of Miami, FL, formerly Havana, Cuba passed away on Thursday February 26, 2026. Elisa was the beloved wife of Salomon; loving mother of Julie Ojalvo (Jose), Jose Benrey (Oleva), Susie Egozi (Leon); cherished grandmother of Elizabeth (Elan), Salomon (Vero), Sara (Ben),...
Shulamit Safdeye
Feb. 25, 2026
Shulamit Safdeye, 88 of Aventura, Florida formerly Columbia, passed away on Wednesday February 25, 2026. Shulamit was the beloved wife of Isaac Safdeye; loving mother of Jacob Safdeye(Vivian), Yvette Kassin, Rachel Nassen (Henry); dear sister of 3 Simon, Reina, Diana; cherished grandmother of 7;...
Rita Weinstein
Feb. 24, 2026
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beautiful Rita Weinstein on February 24, 2026. Rita lived a life full of love, family, and friendship and will be forever missed. Her life revolved around her family, especially her cherished partner, Stan and her three M's, Marcy, Marla and...
Esther Perlstein
Feb. 23, 2026
Esther Perlstein, age 97 died peacefully on February 23, 2026. She was born in Chicago and retired in Florida in 1986. She was the wife of Sol for 70 years, and the mother of Michael. Services will be private. Arrangement by Levitt-Weinstein Blasberg Rubin Zilbert Memorial Chapel. (305) 932-2700.
Sylvia Parnis
Feb. 23, 2026
Sylvia Parnis, 87, of Hollywood, Florida passed away February 23, 2026. Sylvia is survived by her cherished son Steven Parnis (Arlene Ricardo). The family suggests donations in memory of Sylvia be made to: American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org or Susan G. Komen for the Cure...
Stanley Zalta
Feb. 19, 2026
Stanley Zalta, 96 of Aventura, Florida passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Beloved husband of Celia Zalta, loving father of Nicole Perez (Elias), Barbara Amar (Solomon), Sally Bassan (Elias) and Max Zalta (Esther), dear brother of two, cherished grandfather and adored great-grandfather. A...
Stanley Schwartz
Feb. 18, 2026
Stanley Schwartz, 91, of Pembroke Pines, Florida passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Stanley was the beloved husband of Roswitha Schwartz; loving father of Harry Harold Schwartz (Carol), Sylvia Groen (Michael); dear brother of Norman Schwartz (Helen), Sonny Schwartz; cherished...
Ellen Jean Bloom
Feb. 17, 2026
Ellen J. Bloom (Ellen Jean Gary) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17. Ellen leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory. She is survived by her brother, Jim Gary; her children, Denise Bartick (Earl), Nancy Liverman (Erwin), and Julie Riggs (Mike); and her beloved...
Sheldon "Shelly" Bloom
Feb. 17, 2026
Sheldon "Shelly" Bloom, born in Brooklyn, New York, and a longtime resident of Miami, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026. He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Nathan and Rose Bloom. He is survived by his daughters Wendy (William Bean) Bloom and Randi (Carlos) Hernandez;...
Ruth Harke
Feb. 16, 2026
Ruth Harke, 93, of Pembroke Pines, Florida passed away February 16, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Walter Harke, loving mother of Lance (Gina) Harke, Paula (Wolfgang) Treskow and Andrea (Mike) Granese, cherished grandmother of Randi Treskow, Jacob Harke, Erik Harke, Ryan Harke, Matthew Harke,...