Elia Gonzalez was our Matriarch of the family. She was born on February 27, 1939 in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba to Avelino Garcia and Crispin Gonzalez. She was the youngest and last survivor of 15 Siblings. She arrived in Tampa, Florida where she began to work at La Tropicana Restaurant in Ybor City in Tampa, Florida where she worked for 33 years and until her final working days before retiring.
She was a loving Daughter, Sister, Niece, Aunt, Wife, Mother, Godmother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother. She was a nurturing vibrant soul who literally lit up the room whenever she entered and was full of joy. She was a hard working proud and dignified woman who had a passion for life with a wonderful sense of humor which endeared her to everyone she came in contact with and it is a great testament to her nature that she formed so many long lasting friendships over the years. Her love left a lasting impression in everyone’s hearts. She will forever be missed.
Elia was survived by her 1 daughter Lisette, 4 Grandchildren Christina, Frank, Eddie and Carlos, 14 Great Grandchildren, Anthony, Destiny, Giovanni, Dazlyn, Carlos Jr., Analeese, Alyssa, Antonio, Josiah, Isabella, Ariana, David, Gloriana, and Lilian and 1 Great Great Granddaughter Leilani.
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