FERNANDEZ, Ana Rita Gallego, 96, passed away January 29, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. Born in Havana, Cuba on January 28, 1923, she moved to Tampa in 1960. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Rafael Fernandez in 2010. Ana was a homemaker and nurturer to her family. She loved traveling, was an active member of the Club 15, and enjoyed meeting with her friends to play Bingo. She is survived by her daughter, Ana M. Fernandez (Mel); son, Rafael V. Fernandez (Maritza); brother Apolinar Gallego; nephew Manolo Gallego; niece Maria Elena Gallego; grandchildren Paul Ambraz (Kelly), Chris Ambraz, Marisel Fonte (Abel), Mailen Bond (Chris); great grandchildren Logan and Lauren Ambraz, Cristian Fonte, Madison and Cameron Bond. A graveside ceremony will be held on April 13, 2019 at 2 pm at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Tampa.
