Dr Rafael J. Barreda M.D.'s Obituary
Barreda, M.D, Dr Rafael J., 76 of Tampa passed away on March 2, 2007. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Pedro and Maria "Nena" Barreda. He is survived by his wife, Dahlia C., nee Alvarez; 3 sons, Ralph J. ( Melody), Peter T. (Marisela), Mark A.; a daughter, Julie Barreda Bruyn (John); 2 brothers, Pedro Manuel , Pedro; 3 grandchildren, Emily C, Maria N, Benjamin A.; A. Zoe and Sidney. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He was the Head of Mental Health at MacDill Air Force Base for 42 years where he was also preceptor of various medical staff. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 P.M. Thurs. at the funeral home at 4730 N. Armenia Ave. where a wake service will be held at 7 PM. A Mass will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church on Friday at 10 AM with interment to follow at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park.
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