Maria E. Barrios' Obituary
Maria Esperanza Barrios
November 09 1939 — May 02 2024
On Thursday, May 2nd, Maria Esperanza Barrios, my beloved mother, gained her
wings to be with God. She was 84 years old. Born in Cuba. After arriving in the
United States in 1969 and learning the English language she worked as a teacher’s
aide in Tampa, Florida.
She is now reunited with her beloved daughter Olga Lydia Garcia in heaven. She is
survived by her husband of 65 years Jose Antonio Barrios. Her son Jorge E Barrios,
daughter-in-law Miriam Barrios and son-in-law Mathew Belanich. Her
granddaughters Alexis Garcia, Cynthia Pollard and grandsons Andre McFarlen, and
Alexander J Barrios. Great-grandchildren Zander, River, Cecily & Desmond.
The visitation will be on Thursday, May 9th from 6 — 8 pm at Boza & Roel Funeral
Home, 4730 North Armenia Ave, Tampa, Florida. On Friday, May 10" the Funeral
Service will begin at 10:am, at the funeral home, followed by the Burial procession
to Mrytle Hill Cemetery.
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