[Rusty]

We're apparently missing context here, as the phrase doesn't make sense as written.

The Spanish abbreviation v (with a period) means véase, but that may not be the case here.

Looking at what you posted, and judging from the fact that difunto and llorado may be used in close proximity to each other while discussing the death of an individual, the v could represent the English word versus, which is abbreviated 'v' or 'vs' (with or without a period). Note, however, that the English meaning of 'versus' is usually translated as 'contra' or 'frente a' in Spanish, which has no abbreviation.
Spanish media may use 'vs' once in a while thinking their audience will understand it as meaning 'contra' or 'frente a'.

The Latin word 'versus' (listed as the etymology of the English word) means 'hacia, girado para encarar, una alternativa o un contraste' in Spanish. It can also mean 'against' (location), as in 'against a wall'.
That said, some native speakers say that they understand it is now taking on the English meaning.