ANTORCHA, Caridad “Cary”, 85, peacefully passed away August 1, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba to the late José Alfonso Cruz and Julia Azanza. She married her husband, the love of her life, in Havana, Cuba in 1961. They both migrated to the US via Spain with their daughters and her mother in law, Esperanza Recart in the early 70’s.
Cary had many careers throughout her life, but her devotion was to her family. She was a devout Catholic and a parishioner at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Tampa. She also loved to read and cook for her grandkids.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years , Ramon Antorcha, her daughters Mireya Mendez(Milton), Ligia Sambuco(Michael). Five grandchildren, Joey Anderson, Michael Anderson, Jordan Anderson, Joshua Sambuco, Dominic Sambuco and three great grandchildren, Austin Anderson, Benjamin Anderson, and Sebastian Anderson. We love you mami and abuela.