Mr. Ovidio De Jesus Mendez's Obituary
MENDEZ, Ovidio, 88, native of Bejucal, Havana, Cuba passed away Saturday, July 21, 2007. Mr. Mendez, a resident of Tampa since 1976, was predeceased by his grandson, Ovidio Mendez, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ledia, his children, Ovidio Mendez, M.D. and wife Yolanda, Ramon Mendez and wife Carmen, Rosa Maria Couret and husband Jose, grandchildren, Jose Ramon Couret and wife Mandy, Ricardo and Lissette Couret, Edward, Daniel, Mario and Carmen Mendez, sister, Maria Teresa Diaz and husband Pedro. Pallbearers include: Jose Ramon, Ricardo, Daniel, Edward, Mario and Alex Dominguez. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Children's Cancer Center, c/o Ovi Mendez Foundation, 4901 W. Cypress St., Tampa, FL 33607 which benefits Hispanic pediatric cancer families. The family will receive friends Monday, July 23, 2007 from 6 to 9PM at Boza & Roel Funeral Home, 4730 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL. A Funeral Mass for the repose of his soul will be held at 10AM on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at St. Paul's Catholic Church ( Stall Rd. & Dale Mabry Hwy.) . Interment will follow in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. Boza & Roel Funeral Home
4730 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33603
(813) 877-7676
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