Maria Antonia Arce

She was daughter of Jose Perez and Carmen Alvarez. She was the sister of Maria Eulalia, Agustin, Blanca, Andres, and Odisa.

She was blessed with four children: Maria, Carmen, Adriana, and Mario.

She was blessed with eleven grandchildren: Liliana, Melissa, Tony, William, Thomas, Jessica, Maribel, Angela, Michael, Christopher, and Nicholas.

She was blessed with ten great grandchildren: Emma Snow, Ethan, Josiah, Layla, Aurora, Lucia, Lucas, Owen, Alec, and cutie baby (yet to be born).

Born in Santiago de Cuba, Maria and her family came to the free country of the United States and settled in Tampa, Florida.

After God called her beloved husband, Maria continued working mostly in sales to support her family, and she encouraged and put her children through college.

Maria had a great love and trust in God, was known for her generosity, kindness, and wonderful cooking.

Thanksgiving to God, she has been a great blessing to us.

A graveside service for Maria will be held Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610.

Following the graveside service will be a a celebration of life at 7:30 PM at Tabernacle of God, 13302 Lynn Road, Tampa, FL 33625.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gardenofmemoriestampa.com for the Arce family.