Dalia Rocha, 95, a third-generation Tampanian, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 5th. She worked at the Consolidated Box Factory for 27 years and thereafter ran a daycare business out of the family home for 22 years in the heart of West Tampa. Everyone that she knew was family to her and...

Dolores Anderson, 95, passed away October 5, 2022. She is survived by her beloved son and daughter in law. The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand. The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops, and yet it echoes on in sweet...

Octavio Rodriguez Jr devoted his entire life to serving others. In life he was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps. His time serving his country instilled in him a diligence and professionalism that eased Octavio in his transition into a career in law enforcement for the Tampa Police...

Kenneth Eugene Willis "Ken" was 62 years old when he passed away on Oct. 5, 2022. Ken passed away at home in Tampa, FL. From a massive heart attack, unexpectedly. Ken was born on August 2, 1960. In Kansas City, Kansas; to his mother, Jean Vannice and father, Orlan Willis. Ken’s the youngest...

Born June 19, 1948, in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, Maria went to be with the Lord October 5, 2022. Predeceased by her beloved husband George and son Kenny, Maria is survived by her daughters, Walkydia (Eddie) Disla, Waleska Leiva and Messenia Leiva; grandchildren Aye’lesha Gibson, Khalesha Gibson,...

Pelaez, Onida (Fernandez), 96, a lifelong resident of Tampa, passed away September 30,2022. Onida was born March 12, 1926 to José Fernandez and Carmen Renedo Fernandez. She is predeceased by her husband Arnaldo Pelaez, son, Timothy Alan Pelaez, brothers Sylvio and Tony Fernandez, sisters Esther...

Teresa Hernandez, 58, of Tampa, FL, passed away on September 30, 2022. Memories and messages of condolence can be shared on the Boza & Roel web site.

Joseph Marteli, Jr. "Joe" Marteli, 85, of Tampa, passed away September 26, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Tampa, leaving only to proudly serve his country in the US Navy. He was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend. Joe along with his brothers is said to have built half of Tampa. He...

Antonio was born in Havana, Cuba on June 29, 1930 to his mother Justa Carmelina Alvarez and father Antonio P. Curbelo. He went to school in Cuba at Los Colegios Maristas de Cuba where he received his masters degree in Accounting. From there, he decided to pursue a hobby professionally and...

Evan Perez, 17, of Tampa, FL, passed away on September 21, 2022. Evan Perez was born on September 23, 2004, shortly after hurricane Charley, and died September 24, 2022, with hurricane Ian. Evan was the son of Danielys and Ariel, loving brother to Michaela, Martha, Ariel, and Chris. In addition...

Tricia Majczenko, 43, of Tampa, passed away September 21, 2022. She was a beloved daughter of George and Patricia Majczenko. Tricia was a dear friend and coworker to many in Tampa, and will be dearly missed. No local services are planned. When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for...

Emanuel “Manny” Barroso left this Earth on September 20, 2022 after a remarkable 94-year run. He was convinced he was left here by aliens as a guardian-protector for us lesser humans. In his most trying times, he would regularly look to the sky, promising he would be good if they would just come...