PEREZ, Josefa, 97, of Lakeland passed away Monday, August 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Anibal. She is survived by her family and friends. The family will receive friends for Visitation Saturday, August 26, 2017 between 1 and 2 PM at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa. Services will begin at 2 PM at the funeral home, with Entombment private, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.