Rosa "Mamá" M. Vazquez's Obituary
Rosa "Mamá" M. Vazquez, 78, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Lakeland.
Mamá was born in Puerto Rico on May 29, 1945, to parents Erasmo and Juana (Soso) Vazquez. She has been a resident of Lakeland for the past 29 years.
Mamá was very hard working and dedicated. As a single mother to five children, she played the role of both Mom and Dad for her children and was a constant support and provider for her family. In addition to raising her children, she was also a foster parent and provided guidance and stability to many children over the years. She had a servant's heart; for many years, she was a volunteer for Carpenters in Lakeland, providing food and clothing to those in need.
Mamá loved to quilt and watch cooking shows and novellas, and to sing and dance. She was always happy and fun to be around.
Mamá is survived by daughters Rose Castillo, Iraida (Juan) Gonzalez, and Maribel Tarraza; son Felix Figueroa; husband Velmont Miller; sisters Carmen Ramos Vazquez and Margarita Pedraza; brothers Paco and Antonio Vazquez; 12 grandchildren: Fabian (Shannon), Ryan (Meagan), Gabriel (Elizabeth), Adrian (Quasha), Alexander (Daniela), Angela, Rosemary, Somayah, Nathaniel, Seiya, Nialany, and Felix Jr.; 9 great Grandchildren: Ava, Mia Rose, Luka, Sky, Elias, Evaleina, Adrian Jr., Kyrie, and one baby girl on the way.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 10-11:0 AM, with service to immediately follow at 11:00 AM, at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Serenity Gardens Chapel.
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