Emma Velez's Obituary
VELEZ, Emma, 73, of Tampa passed away October 1, 2016. She was born February 16, 1943 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Emma cherished time with family; especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed BBQ, cooking, and was an avid sport enthusiast. Emma was preceded in death by her brother Jose Angel Velez “Coki”. She is survived by siblings: Jose Antonio Velez “Negron”, Melvin William Velez (Nilda Castillo), Daisy Velez (Fernando Luis Serrano), Margarita Velez (Hector Serrano), Yolanda Velez (Felix Ortiz), sister in law Sonia Matos; sons: Angel Antonio Renta and Jorge Luis Renta; grandchildren: Lizaida Inette Renta, Angel Antonio Renta, Miguel Angel Renta, Alfredo Renta, Angelica Renta, Arian Renta, Atheena Renta, Joseph Dukeman;
9 great grandchildren, and extended family. A service will be held at 7 p.m. followed by a visitation until 9 p.m. October 3, 2016 at Boza and Roel Funeral Home, 4730 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603.
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