CARL WILSON DEAN

Carl Wilson Dean passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Frederick Douglass Gymnasium.

Castillo & Thurston's Key West Mortuary and Cremation Center is in charge of all arrangements.

RAYMOND L. ALLDAFFER

Raymond L. "Big Al" Alldaffer passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Lower Keys Medical Center in Key West. Raymond was born June 18, 1939, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Earl and Hilda (Weigle) Alldaffer. Raymond was brought to Key West by the Navy in 1959, and served 20 years in the Navy. He retired as a 1st class petty officer. During his career he was a Naval Aviation Ordnanceman. He served several tours at Naval Air Station Boca Chica VF-101, NAS Oceana, Va., VF-74, NAS Argentia, Newfoundland (station weapons) and Bermuda. He also served aboard the USS Lake Champlain, USS Forrestal and USS Nimitz.

Following Raymond's Navy career he returned to Key West and was employed by the Florida Highway Patrol as a communications officer for over 15 years. He retired from the Florida Highway Patrol and was employed by the U.S. Civil Service at Boca Chica in administration, with nine years of service.

Raymond was a life member of the DAV and the USS Forrestal Reunion Association. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mildred Bagley; brother Lawrence Alldaffer; all of Salina, Kan.; and brother Earl Alldaffer Jr. of California.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Addie Grace Muse Alldaffer; a daughter, Susan Marie Hughes and her husband, Dan; two granddaughters, Caitlin and Emily Hughes of Virginia Beach, Va.; two brothers, William (Jan) Alldaffer of New Braunfels, Texas, and Robert Alldaffer of Bronson, Texas. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in the Dean-Lopez Funeral Home chapel. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, also in the Dean-Lopez Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow in the Key West City Cemetery.

Dean-Lopez Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.

CYNTHIA PRIESTER

Cynthia Priester passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at Lower Keys Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

Castillo & Thurston's Key West Mortuary and Cremation Center is charged with all arrangements.

JENNIE L. BERVALDI

Jennie L. Bervaldi, 37, passed from this earth Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.

Jennie was born and lived her life in Key West, Fla. She graduated from Key West High School, worked at Garrison Bight Marina and was enrolled at Florida Keys Community College.

Jennie is survived by her daughter, Kahli T. Bervaldi; mother, Bettie Bervaldi; father, Dr. Frank Bervaldi (Ruby); brother, Vincent Bervaldi; sister, Annette Hudson; grandmother, Jennie Fae Bervaldi; niece, Brittnie Al Bataa (Tarek); uncle, Richard Bervaldi (Cheryl); and numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.

Jennie had the biggest, brightest smile and a sparkling personality and a heart that was open to persons from all walks of life. She never met a person that wasn't a friend. She will be greatly missed but her smile will remain in our hearts forever.

In lieu of flowers, we request that donations be made in Jennie's honor to the Cooking with Love Program at the Metropolitan Community Church.

The family received friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with an abbreviated service for friends and family beginning at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at the Dean-Lopez Funeral Home Chapel in Key West. A private family service will be held today, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, before the burial at the Key West Cemetery.

Dean-Lopez Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.