Elvira daRoza Barretto Koenig Burton Boyle, lovingly known as Vita, died October 18, 2026, in hospice care in Tallahassee, Florida. She is survived by her daughter, Marguerite McCauley, and two grandsons, John and Ryan McCauley. She was predeceased by her parents Alvaro and Alda Barretto and four siblings.
Vita was born November 18, 1944, in Manila P.I. during WWII bombing. She graduated high school as valedictorian at 17 and went on to graduate from Assumption college. Soon after, she moved to London before moving to Florida in 1968.
She spent most of her adult life in Florida. Most notably, as a bilingual State of Florida Abuse Hotline call taker, from which she retired. During retirement, she enjoyed helping care for her two grandsons whom she loved and adored.
Vita was the definition of the word “survivor” gifted with intelligence and passion. She loved books, art, recipes, orchids, chess, Puccini and most importantly Jesus Christ. She believed in the power of prayer.
