An extraordinary woman has gone to paradise on April 5, 2018 and enjoying her favorite song “ Be Not Afraid”. Born in Havana, Cuba in 1937. Lyda came to the United States in September 1960 with her three week old son. She settled in New Jersey where she had four daughters. She headed the Hispanic Right to Life committee of New Jersey in the 1970’s and 80’s. She met with President Ronald Reagan at the White House for her work. She moved to Tampa in 1982 and eventually founded Lyda Realty in 1996, which she managed until her passing. Lyda was generous with her donations to countless charities which was a priority in her life.
Her success in her company was surpassed only by her devotion to her family: husband Jorge of 58 years; her children, Jorge Luis, Carrie (wife), Suzanne, Alan (husband), Lyda Rose (deceased 2015), Elizabeth(Liza), Greg (husband),Yvonne, Jonathon (husband); her Grandchildren, AJ, Kimberly(wife), Nicholas, Samantha(wife), Christina, Jackie, Chris (husband),Christopher, Allie, Gregory, Michael, Joshua, Jacob, Danielle, Jack and Will; and her Great grandchildren, Gianna, Makayla and Parker.
All who love Mamay will miss her very much. Family will receive friends from 7-9pm on Tuesday, April 10 at the Blount & Curry, Oldsmar/West Hillsborough Chapel, 6802 Silvermill Drive Tampa. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Wednesday, April 11 at Incarnation Catholic Church, 8802 W. Hillsborough Ave, Tampa. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Right to Life Committee , The Parkinson’s Foundation, or to any St. Anthony Charity in Lyda’s memory. Online condolences can be made at www.blountcurrywest.com. She is now in God’s loving embrace.
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