All Obituaries

ENGLISH AND SPANISH VERSION. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, DONATIONS MAY BE MADE IN LOVING MEMORY OF FATHER NICOLAS, VIA ZELLE 908-338-3838. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND CONTINUED PRAYERS. Because of Lent, flowers are not allowed in the church. Father Nicolás Francisco Noreña Rendón, 67, of Perth Amboy, died on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Hackensack Hospital, surrounded by his family. Father Nicolás was born in Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia. He was born into ...

Maria Cristina Hernandez, 72, of Perth Amboy, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Arnold Walter Rehabilitation Center. Born in La Vega, Maria came to the United States from the Dominican Republic in 1982. She worked for Conair for many years before her retirement. Maria was a devoted communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church, where her faith was an important part of her life. She was predeceased by her father, Thomas Marte. Maria Cristina is ...

Rafael Jimenez Peralta, 85, of Perth Amboy, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was born in Banao, Dominican Republic, and later moved to the United States, where he worked for several years at Bradlees in Edison, New Jersey. Rafael was known as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who deeply cherished his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Nelly Acosta; his four children, Rafael Emilio ...

Mario Luna Sr., 80, of Perth Amboy, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at Raritan Bay Medical Center. Born in San Rafael, Argentina. Mario was a strong and good man — tough on the outside, but kind in his own way. He loved simple things: Sunday morning breakfast with his family, playing chess, working hard, riding his motorcycle, weekend asados, and tending to his garden. He would give you the shirt off his back and was always there when you needed him most. There was ...

Jose Alfonso Nuñez Taveras, 56, of Perth Amboy, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at JFK Medical Center, Edison. Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Mr. Nuñez Taveras later made his home in Perth Amboy, where he built a life centered on family and hard work. He was employed as a machine operator at a lumber company in Edison. A devoted father, he was deeply dedicated to his children and was known as a good brother and a very friendly and kind-hearted person who ...

Carmen Luz Hernández, 80, de Perth Amboy, falleció el 2 de febrero, 2026 en el Hospital Raritan Bay Medical Center. nació en Corozal, Puerto Rico. Con profundo amor y respeto a Carmen, conocida como Lucy, Tata, Abuela y Mami. Fue una mujer de corazón grande, luchadora incansable y llena de fe, que dedicó su vida a cuidar, acompañar y dar amor a su familia. En el año 1965 contrajo matrimonio con Fernando Lozada. De esa unión nacieron ...

Mildred R Tulala, 103, of Woodbridge, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Senior Home on Monday, January 26, 2026. Mildred was born Mildred Sabat to Tekla Janusz and Teofil Sabat, daughter number six out of eight daughters. She was a lifelong resident of Perth Amboy and a professional secretary/stenographer who took great pride in her shorthand skills. Even in her later years while at St. Joseph’s nursing home, she would write the Lord’s Prayer in ...

Gloria Ortiz, born on April 16, 1960, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, passed away after a lifetime marked by courage, sacrifice, and unwavering love. At just six or seven years old, she came to New Jersey, where she was raised by her devoted parents, Carmen Ortiz Vazquez and Jose Ortiz, alongside her eight siblings, her brothers Jose (Che), Jose (Chaco), Fernando, and Tony, and her sisters Blanca, Evelyn, Maricel, and Maria. Their home was full of noise, laughter, and the kind of family closeness ...

ENGLISH AND SPANISH  Rodriguez, 95, of Hopelawn, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was born in Janico, Dominican Republic, and later moved to the United States approximately 48 years ago. Emergildo was a devoted father and grandfather who always wanted the best for his children. He dedicated his life to serving others, generously providing food and clothing whenever needed. He was a hardworking man, deeply supportive of his family in every way, ...

SPANISH & ENGLISH Leonora Leonardo, 57, of Nanticote, Pennsylvania, murió el 11 de enero de 2026, en su residencia. Nació en la República Dominicana, en la ciudad de La Vega, en la comunidad de La Estancia. Creció junto a sus padres y hermanos, quienes siempre la protegieron por su gran humildad y nobleza de corazón. Leonora Leonardo, conocida con amor como Liona, fue una mujer de fe profunda, corazón generoso y espíritu de servicio. Su ...