Neil Soderbaum, 68 passed away on April 24, 2022, at his home.  He was born in Holyoke, Ma on March 9, 1954 to the late George and Helen (Lewkowicz) Soderbaum.Neil was a graduate of Holyoke High School in 1972 and worked for many years at Frank’s Gas Station in Holyoke.  He loved spending his time with his brother Michael who made him smile like no other. In addition, he was an avid fisherman and hunter, and had quite the trophy room that he loved to show off.  Neil was...

Services for Fernando will be held on Friday April 29th at the funeral home with visiting from 12 - 1:30 pm with a prayer service from 1:30-2 pm  immediately followed by procession to Oak Grove Cemetery in Springfield where Fernando will be laid to rest.

Aurea passed away with her family by her side.She was born in Penuela P.R. and was a resident of Holyoke. Funeral Services will be Monday April 18th from 10 - 12 noon with an in house service followed by burial in Forestdale cemetery, Cabot St Holyoke.

Sister of Providence, Sr. Aura Ninfa Arellano, died on April 13, 2022 in the 48th year of her religious life as a Sisters of Providence. Sister was born in Carlosama (Nariño) Colombia, South America, the daughter of Julio César Arellano and Clara Elisa Chaves.In 1951, following her education in the Colombian school system, Sr. Ninfa joined the Missionaries of Mary Immaculate and St. Catherine of Sienna. Upon her profession, she served as a missionary in the cities, fields and...

Our beloved Victor Santos Santos, 89, was called to his heavenly home on April 6, 2022. He was surrounded by his compassionate caregivers and nursing staff at the Holyoke HealthCare Center at the time of his passing. Victor was born on March 13, 1933, in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico to Victor Antonio Marquez but was raised by his grandfather Eufemio Santos.  His mother’s name was Felipa Santos. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.  He relocated from Puerto Rico in the early...

Edna R. “Trudy” Haffley 63 of Chicopee passed away on March 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Everything was a treasure to her. She saw the beauty in everything. She loved watching reruns of funny sitcoms and was a huge fan of Lifetime movies and loved tag sales and antiques. She was a descendant of the BlackFoot Indian tribe and because of her roots she adored dream catchers, eagles, wolves, and anything related to her American Indian culture. She also had a...

Tammi J. (Fern) Tucker, 50, of Belchertown passed away on Thursday March 3, 2022 after her long battle with cancer. Born in Holyoke January 27,1972 she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Jeanne (Giroux) Fern. She is survived by her loving husband Daniel, her sister Debra (Fern) Harting, her son Ryan Blair and Fiancée Rory Morgan, her stepdaughter & husband Mandy and Bradley Miller, and 4 grandchildren with many other relatives, friends and loved ones. A Celebration of Life...

Services for Shaun will be a Celebration of Life at the funeral home on March 7th from 930 to 1045. followed a Committal Service and burial in Forestdale Cemetery Holyoke.

Keith Jean, 63 years old, of Springfield, Ma. formerly a lifelong resident of Winchendon, Ma, born on January 21,1959 passed away on February 19,2022 with loved ones at his side. Keith was the son of the late Wilfred and Beverly Paul. Keith enjoyed watching the New England Sports teams. He greatly enjoyed the relaxation of fishing. His best spent times were with his family. His grandchildren and great granddaughter were his world. He leaves behind his wife Lisa Martin and his...

Jean R. ( Martinelli ) Fortier, 85 formerly of Chicopee died February 16, 2022 surrounded by her Loving family. Born in Bridgewater Ma. September 22,1936 she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Irene (Landry) Martinelli. Jean was a Registered Nurse going back to school in her 50’s to get her degree and worked as a Hospice Nurse for several years. She is survived by 3 children Michelle Costa (Carlos) of Springfield, Lynne Fournier (Tom) of Vt. and Brian Fortier (Julie) of Holland...