Eusebio, Clara F., 69, of Tampa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children and family members on July 22, 2015. She was born in the Dominican Republic and lived for awhile in Boston before moving to the Tampa area. Clara loved the ocean and was a person who enjoyed life and was always happy. She is survived by her loving family; children; Clara Victoriano, Lucy Mendez, Angelo Mendez, and Wanda Mendez, son-in-law; Francisco Victoriano eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, brothers; Felix and Hector, sister; Francia and many nieces and nephews. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Angelo Mendez. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation, Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 2:00 pm-7:00 pm at the Blount & Curry West Chapel, 6802 Silvermill Dr., Tampa, where a service will be held at 6:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made in Clara’s memory to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.