January 15, 1935 – January 11, 2022
Pablo was born in Pinar de Rio, Cuba to parents Pedro Diaz and Natividad Valdes. In Cuba, he earned a bachelor’s degree and worked as an accountant until Castro rose to power. He came to the U.S. in 1970 and settled in Tampa, Florida in 1979. As a salesman for Goya Foods, Pablo frequented most Latin Grocery stores throughout Tampa until he retired at age 81. He is survived by his daughters Elizabeth Diaz and Barbara Marlene Alvarez; son-in-law P. Raul Alvarez, Jr.; grandchildren Tania Rivas, P. Raul Alvarez, III, Christopher Alvarez and Victoria Alvarez; grandson-in-law Ben Rivas, Jr.; granddaughter-in-law Stephanie Alvarez; great grandchildren Trey Rivas, Bella Rivas, Christopher Alvarez, Jr. and Natalie Nicole Alvarez; and sister Blanca Nieves Adan. Pablo was liked by everyone. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed the ocean and swimming but was happiest when surrounded by his family. His greatest love was his wife of 59 years, Maria Celia (“Chela”) Diaz who passed away in 2018. Their legacy lives on through their daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who they poured into with unconditional love and devotion.
A visitation for Pablo will be held Friday, January 14, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614. A prayer service will occur Friday, January 14, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The services on Friday will also be Livestreamed from 6:00-8:00 PM. A visitation will occur Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM, 7209 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614. A funeral service will occur Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM, 7209 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614. A committal service will occur Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Garden Of Memories, 4207 E LAKE AVE, TAMPA, FL 33610.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in any amount in Pablo's name to the Alzheimer's Association at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=google_giving&set.custom.wt=giving&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP-OBhDqARIsAD4XHpeF08LelFYxuQjjWn9QEcJgF-lrw9jv8wvulEHdjnyGe2SlA-VxCMcaAsDrEALw_wcB__;!!M2D_dUfSiN4E!ZdpM7WtEcr9SQEZPTingSu5Gx9s3KNUO35LwIwrqivLAJC7B2cMZ9hLVcCT6Lg2D6nNVdRnAw_8q$
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gonzalezfuneral.com for the Diaz Valdes family.
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