All Obituaries

  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Norma Kula, retired Director of the Monroe County Public Library. Norma began her Monroe County career in 1984 as a Library Assistant at the Islamorada Library. She joked that she held nearly every position possible in the library system, lastly serving as Director of Libraries from 2000—2021.     Under Norma’s leadership, the library expanded its vision, service, and community engagement. Under her...

Born in Winter Haven, JC worked as an engineering draftsman for many years, until meeting his wife, Sue Beal, in Pittsburgh in 1982. They moved to Key Largo in 1986, where JC took over a landscape maintenance company. Many remember him as the “man in white,” seen working at many locations along US 1. He was proud of his commercial work featuring geometric precision, colorful bougainvilleas and crotons, and he always had time for a cup of coffee with anyone who stopped by. JC...

Alan passed away suddenly on May 19th, but died doing something he loved. His family and friends are deeply saddened by this sudden loss. Alan was loved by many. May he rest in peace.  A full obituary will follow in the coming days. 

The Honorable Margaret Anne Christian was born to the Lord and Lady Reay on 13 March 1941 and raised in Scotland.  Her education was that from a home governess and was sent off to private school at a very early age.  Due to a parental agreement, she passed all qualifying exams and as such was given permission to exit from further formal schooling.  Her passion for horses sponsored her interest in riding, racing and in later years breeding.  To foster that interest, she...