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CT Teen Dies Suddenly From Brain Tumor Just Weeks Before 16th Birthday
A popular Stratford teenager known for her kind smile, bright future, and positive spirit has died. She was less than two weeks away from her 16th birthday.
Khristina Sinche, 15, of Stratford, died Thursday, Jan. 8. She was a sophomore at Stratford High School, where she was a member of the girls' swim team.
Khristina fell ill while traveling with her family in Colombia to celebrate the New Year. Doctors found a brain tumor, but despite undergoing two surgeries, her condition worsened, according to a GoFundMe created for her family.
Her family arranged an air ambulance to bring her home, h…
CT Boy, 16, Who Died On New Year’s Day Brought 'Comfort And Warmth To Any Room’
A 16-year-old Connecticut boy who died on New Year’s Day is being remembered for his big dreams and even bigger heart, his loved ones said.
Carlos Miguel Gonzalez-Barreiro's death has shaken the New Britain community, which remembers him as a joyful kid who brightened "any room he graced."
"Though his time on earth was far too brief, Carlos’ life was rich with meaning and love," his obituary said. "He will be remembered for his kind heart, quiet strength, and the gentle joy he brought to those around him. While our hearts grieve his loss, we take comfort in our faith, trusting that Carlos i…
New Britain Mom Of 2 Remembered for Her Personality, Kindness After Christmas Eve Death
The unexpected death of a New Britain mother of two on Christmas Eve has left her family reeling. Loved ones say her warmth, generosity, and larger-than-life personality touched everyone she met.
Roxanne “Bean” Buonanducci, 46, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, according to her obituary. Her family did not disclose the cause of death. She leaves behind two children, a son and a daughter, who were the center of her life.
Buonanducci’s family has launched a GoFundMe to help cover memorial and related expenses.
“Roxanne was a loving sister, daughter, mother, and frie…
CT Teen Killed In Christmas Hit-Run Crash Was 'Shining Light'; Police Search For Driver
The family of a 14-year-old Connecticut boy who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Christmas night said he will be remembered for being a “shining light wherever he went.”
Malachi James, 14, of Hartford, was killed and three others were seriously injured when a Tesla Cybertruck crashed head-on into their Toyota Camry on Cornwall Street, just south of Hebron Street, in Hartford, around 9:15 p.m.
The Cybertruck driver, who was borrowing the vehicle, climbed from the wreckage and ran away from the scene, Hartford police said. Officers are still working to locate the driver, but they ha…
