Hobbs, Bernadette C.- Age 64, of Palm Bay, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2006. She was an employee of Ross stores in Melbourne. She is survived by her son, Michael Hobbs of Pensacola, daughters, Michelle McGeath of Minneola & Monique Strickland of Yalaha, parents, Sauvauer & Josephine Carandante of Palm Bay, brothers, Rene Carandante & Henry Carandante, sister, Elizabeth Ritchie, 5 grandchildren, one great-grandson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 in Real Life Christian Church, 796 Hook Street, Clermont. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Groveland. Visitation will be held in the church on Wednesday from 10:00 until service time. Those who wish may make a contribution in memory of Mrs. Hobbs to Hospice of Lake and Sumter County. Arrangements by Newcomer Family Funeral Home, 895 S. Goldenord Road, Orlando, 407-277-4227. To leave a special message for the family on line, please visit www.newcomerfamily.com