It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jose “Frank” Trinidad, a father, grandfather and great-grandfather, on July 14, 2025 on the island of Puerto Rico at the age of 79.
He was a known business owner for 10 years in Frederiksted, St. Croix, by the name of La Fonda de “Frank”. He was laid to rest in Ciales, Puerto Rico, on July 17.
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