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Melba E. Barreras
Mar. 02, 2013
BARRERAS, Melba E., of Tampa, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband Hermagores Barreras; daughters, Enelsa Moran (Aldo), Mavis Wood (Monte); son, Leandro Barreras (Desiree); grandchildren, Rebecca, Spencer, Elizabeth, Holly, Danielle, Chloe, Harrison, Gianni,...
Aida Diaz
Mar. 01, 2013
DIAZ, Aida 86 of Tampa passed away on March 1, 2013. She lived a beautiful life with her children and family, friends by her side. A magnificent mother of five children with 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She will always live in our hearts. As she is and always will be a Queen. She...
Shirley D. Centinaro
Mar. 01, 2013
CENTINARO, Shirley D., 71, entered into eternal rest, March 1, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. A life-long resident of Tampa, retired from Bank of America. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Centinaro; parents Mortimer Johnson and Willie Mae Miller; brother James Johnson; sisters...
Leslie Christine King
Feb. 26, 2013
King, Leslie Christine, 55, passed away February 26, 2013. She was born in Tampa, Florida, November 27, 1957. She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Christine King. Leslie is survived by her loving father, Thomas McRae King and his wife, Patti King; her loving sisters, Windy Gail King...
Susan D. Salazar
Feb. 23, 2013
SALAZAR, Susan D, 59 of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013. She is survived by her parents, George and Hope Salazar, her brother, Richard Salazar (Elizabeth), her nieces, Claire and Julia Salazar, her aunts, Alice Capitano and Lydia Tapia, her uncle, Manuel Salazar, her...
Lucila LoPresti
Feb. 16, 2013
LOPRESTI, Lucila 94, native of Tampa, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years Andrew LoPresti. She is survived by her son Andrew R. LoPresti and wife Rosalie "Rosie," and grandson Andrew J. LoPresti. The family will receive friends for...
Pablo Palacios
Feb. 12, 2013
PALACIOS, Pablo 93, of Tampa passed away February 12, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mercedes; son, Pablo (Magda); daughter, Gisela; grandchildren, Michele Stanley (Ken), Pablo (Michele), Natallie (Adam); great grandchildren, Trevor and Eric Stanley, Alexis and Ashlyn Palacios,...
Henry Edwards "Zeb" Matson Jr
Feb. 10, 2013
Matson, Henry Edwards "Zeb", 64 of Largo passed away on February 10, 2013. He is survived by his 2 daughters , Arianne Corbett and husband Ryan, Cassie Gomez and husband Nick; 3 grandchildren, Adeline Josephine, Leila Marie and Gabriel Jaime; a brother, Mark Matson and wife Sandi; and his...
Olga Marchetta
Feb. 10, 2013
MARCHETTA, Olga 86, of Tampa passed away on February, 10, 2013. She is survived by a son, Hank Marchetta (Sheryl); a daughter, Gina Unsworth (Scott); 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and a sister. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Gulfside Regional Hospice. Funeral...
Noel Stevens
Feb. 03, 2013
STEVENS, Noel Scott of Tampa, FL passed away on February 3, 2013. He is survived by his daughter, Holly Scott Stevens and preceded in death by his son, Mark Wesley Stevens. Noel came to Tampa as Chairman of the Music Department of the University of Tampa. He was also principal clarinetist in The...
Mrs. Maria Pozo
Jan. 31, 2013
POZO, Maria, also known as Santa, was called to heaven on January 31, 2013 at the age of 73. Born in San Cristobal, Pinar Del Rio, Cuba. She was one of many that made up arguably the greatest generation of Cubans. She lived for her family. She came to the U.S. on May 13, 1970 during the Freedom...
Josephine Fernandez
Jan. 30, 2013
FERNANDEZ, Josephine F., 92, of Tampa passed away Jan. 30, 2013. She is preceded in death by her son, Leon J. "Boogie" Wynne. Survivors include her daughter, Yvonne Lufriu, sister, Eva Vazquez, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and many nieces and...