Vivian Anolan Alcala's Obituary
11/25/58-9/25/23
Vivian Anolan Alcala,
Who loved to be called “Nana” by her grandchildren, and “Tia” by her many nieces and nephews, departed her loving family on September 25, 2023 at 12:30 am.
Vivian was born in Tampa on November 25, 1958, to her parents Anolan and Anibal Alcala.
Vivian was mother to Amanda Nicole Poli and grandmother to Sofia, Hunter, and Kylie Poli, whom she adored. She raised her daughter and her grandchildren with love and devotion in Tampa, Florida.
As an account manager, Vivian was known for her hard-work and dedication. Her hobbies included spoiling her family, but most of all her three grandchildren Sofia, Hunter and Kylie Poli.
She is survived by her daughter Amanda Poli (Ryan), grandchildren Kylie, Sofia, and Hunter Poli, husband Lucio J. Martinez, father Anibal Alcala Sr., brothers Anibal Alcala Jr.(MaryJo) and Louis Alcala, Sr. (Angela), sisters Miriam Alcala, Barbara Markart(Jimmy), and Mercedes Woodaz(Robert), and her nieces Andrea, Alyssa, Ashley, Brandi, Codi, Mia, and Lidia and her nephews Nicholas, Matthew, Louis Jr., and Jacob. and her dearest friends Deanne Davis and Tiffany Kemp.
She is preceded in death, by her mother Anolan Alcala, sister Anolan Page, grandmother Lidia Suarez, and uncle Carlos Suarez.
Vivian’s bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warmth, love, and generosity.
“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”- Winnie the Pooh
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