OBITUARIES

Daryl Van Ostenbridge

Daryl Van Ostenbridge, a Chicago native and longtime resident of Manatee County and Anna Maria Island, died peacefully on March 16, 2023.

Daryl was a devout Christian and the longest member of Roser Memorial Church for 75 years. She was a beloved figure in the community, volunteering for many years at The Center on the Island. She was also a retired nurse, an avid reader, a huge baseball fan, loved crafting and quilting, traveling and had an incomparable sense of humor. As a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she always said her family was her proudest accomplishment.

She is predeceased by her husband, John; sons, Kevin and Scott; grandson, Dillon; and brother, Jim (Diane). She is survived by her sons, Butch (Edie) and John (Joyce); daughter, Vicki; grandchildren, Kevin, Keith, Jamie, Dara,

Anna and Abi; great-grandchildren

ShaiLynn, Sydnee, Hailey, Liam, Riley, Harper, Sloan and Christian; brothers, Bob (Joyce) and Paul (Jan); and sister, Virginia (Mark).

Her Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 15 at 11 a.m. at Roser Memorial Community Church with a reception to follow.

Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Roser Memorial Community Church or Tidewell Hospice. Condolences may be made to brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Carl Daniel “Trigger” Mora

Carl Daniel “Trigger” Mora passed away on March 17, 2023 with his loving wife and family by his side.

Born and raised in the Cortez fishing village, Trigger was a fourthgeneration commercial fisherman who followed in his father’s footsteps. He graduated from Manatee High School, Class of 1962, in Bradenton, Florida. He worked at Smith’s Radiator shop in Bradenton for several years until the sea called him back. Trigger also owned the Shell Station on Cortez Road, but once again the sea called him back.

As he continued commercial fishing, he decided to start his business, Cortez Boat and Davit. Trigger was a skilled, clever, versatile, hardworking man who could build, fix or design anything. He was considered “a oneof-a-kind man,” met no stranger and would help someone in need. Trigger leaves behind many wonderful stories and memories.

Trigger was predeceased by his mother, Elsie S. Mora; father, Daniel C. Mora; and son, Walter Daniel “Danny” Mora. Trigger is survived by his wife, Jennifer; stepdaughter, Jackie Medvitz; son, Carl “Shayne” Mora (Rosemary); granddaughters, Savannah Mora and Kara Lou Mora; grandsons, Cameron “Scout” Mora and Liam Mora; son, Quinn Mora; granddaughters, Coral Mora, Danika Mora and Kessie Mora; sisters, Kay Lundy and Rita Jordan; many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and lifelong best friend and cousin, Wally Lewis, along with a multitude of family and friends.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 25 from 9-10 a.m., followed by the service at 10 a.m. at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 43rd

Street Chapel, 604 43rd St. W., Bradenton. Condolences may be made to: brownandsonsfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Trigger's name, donations can be made to: F.I.S.H., P.O. Box 606, Cortez, Florida 34215-0607.

Billy L. Rouse

Billy L. Rouse ("Bill"), 75, passed away at his home in Holmes Beach, Florida on March 21, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1947 to Harry Rouse Jr. and Phyl lis (Carlson) in Gary, Indiana.

Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, IU basketball and having a beer with friends.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret (Margie); son, Jake (Ashley); daughter, Dr. Amy Rouse, MD; and grandchildren, Brady and Sophie Ho; as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Benny.

In lieu of flowers, please go to your local bar, drink a beer for Bill, and tip your bartender!