January obituaries 2023

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January 27, 2023

Andrew Halecky Jr., 93, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 17, 2023.  Mr. Halecky was born on December 5, 1929, in Yonkers, New York. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Helen Halecky. Survivors: his children Deborah (Timothy) Lotz, Laura (James) Boyd, Robert Halecky and Richard Halecky; grandchildren Brandon (Jaclyn) Lotz, Kristen Boyd and Nicholas (Elliott Fisher) Boyd; as well as his great-granddaughter Charlotte Boyd.

Heather James Byars, 46, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 21, 2023.  Ms. Byars was born on September 7, 1976, in Sanford, Florida.  She was preceded in death by her parents Craig and Hope Crandell.  Survivors: her children Kyle Byars and Austin Byars; father of her children Kevin Byars; sister Christina (Chris) Guerra; partner Curtis Harris; nephews Anthony Pearman and Zachary Guerra; and her beloved dogs Tucker and Rex.

 

January 20, 2023

VINCENTE J. REYES, 86, Apopka, died January 11. He was born in Saltillo, Mexico. Survivors: children, Terry Christie, Vincente Jr.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka.

HELEN TALLEY CONWAY, 91, Apopka, died January 12, 2023. She was born in Highlands, North Carolina. Survivors: two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two sisters; one brother. Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka.

ARTHUR C. KIRKLAND, 92, Apopka, died January 15. He was born in Laurel Hill. Survivors: daughter, Donna Adams; sons, Johnny, Artie; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

January 13, 2023

RICKY DEAN LORIMOR, 65, Apopka, died on December 31, 2022. He was born in Grand Junction, Colorado. Survivors: wife, Debra; son, Matt Breshears; siblings, Bernie Lorimor, Randy Crawford, Laurie Dinwiddy, Missie Smith; two grandchildren. Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka.

JACOB AARON SUMLIN, 28, Apopka, died December 30, 2022. He was born in Winter Park. Survivors: children, Jacob, Josephine; father, Allen Sumlin; grandparents, Kathy and Marion Hopper, Joe Sumlin; sister, Emilee Sumlin; girlfriend Kathleen Skerritt. Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka.

EILEEN JANE KRICK, 68, Apopka, died January 4. She was born in Levittown, Pennsylvania. Survivors: husband, Lawrence T.; children, Michael Corcoran, Danielle M. Rodriguez, Tyler S.; siblings, William P. McConnell Jr., Doreen A. Spolar, Scott R. McConnell, Robert S. McConnell; grandchildren, Dana Leah Olson, Brielle Rodriguez, Steven Luiser. Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka.

SHARYN KAY HERRMANN, 73, Mount Dora, died January 5. Mrs. Herrmann was born in Saginaw, Michigan. Survivors: husband, Mike; children, Tammy Gelinas, Mikey, Debi Buchan; siblings, Claudia Jones, Debi Carroll; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka.

DOROTHY ANN (DOTTIE) HENRICKSON, 98, Apopka, died Monday, December 26, 2022. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. Survivors: daughters, Cathy Henrickson Kroen, Julie Ann Jokinen; son, Jon B.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

January 6, 2023

JOHN (JACK) ALFRED BRUEHL, 83, Apopka, died December 12, 2022. Mr. Bruehl was born in Detroit, Michigan. Survivors: wife, Carol J.; son, Scott; sister, Carol Baker; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka.

TODD KEITH BRUEHL, 52, Apopka, died November 22, 2022. Mr. Bruehl was born in Detroit, Michigan. Survivors: mother, Carol; brother, Scott. Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka.