Yolanda Velasco's Obituary
Velasco, Yolanda Casimira, 96, of Tampa, passed away on April 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, George Velasco Jr; parents, Julio Henry Torrens and Ana Lina Marti; daughter, Patricia Ann Sanders; son, Jack Alan Sanders, Jr; brothers, Oscar Henry Torrens, Henry Hank Torrens, Alfred Torrens, Rudolph Valentino Torrens, and Edward Torrens; sisters, Ileana Irene Torrens and Violet Torrens. She is survived by her daughter, Erica Yvonne Lima; step-daughter, Carol Schlather, and husband, Jerry; step-son, Randy George Velasco, and wife, Debbie; grandchildren, Lauren Klein and husband, Hendrik, Jessica McAlister and husband, Bill, Allison Smith and husband, Dieter, Jason Velasco and wife, Nikki, Matthew Lima, Jacob Velasco, Jonathan Cantero, and David Cantero; great-grandchildren, Hunter Velasco, August Smith, Jonas Klein, Parker Smith, and Elisabeth Klein; sister Gloria Maria Viera, and many other family and step-family members.
Yoli was fun-loving and loved to laugh (at herself and with others). Yoli was a gracious hostess and enjoyed spending time with family. Yoli loved to cook, sew, and make jewelry. She was very generous with her time, her smiles, and her hubs. Even though Yoli was part of a very large family, when Yoli married George (after a whirlwind courtship), she embraced and loved his family as hers. She eagerly awaited each grandchild into the family and loved spending time with them (especially in the summer at the beach).
A public visitation will be held on April 27, 2021, from 9am to 11am at Boza & Roel Funeral Home, 4730 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL. A family graveside service will be held following the visitation at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL, at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Solaris Healthcare, 701 N Wilder Rd, Plant City, FL 33556.
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