LASTRA, Gloria Diaz, 92, of Tampa,FL, went home to be with her Lord Oct. 1,2018. She was born Nov. 2,1925 and raised in Los Palacios,Cuba and graduated from Montreat College in North Carolina. She provided unwavering support to her beloved husband, Frank T. Lastra and for nearly 67 years they were inseparable. She was predeceased by Frank in 2017. She is survived by their children, Frank M. Lastra
of Clayton, GA and Alice L. Thomas (Sam) of Lutz, FL. Cherished grandchildren are Angela Thomas, Stephen L. Thomas (Ashley), Megan Carter (Joseph), Marissa Lastra and nine great-grandchildren. Gloria excelled in her role as wife, mother and ‘Lela’. From homemaker to working with Frank at their family business, Apex Hardware and Building Supply in Lutz, she worked tirelessly for her family as her first priority. She was a talented painter, gifted with a beautiful voice and a writer of children stories, poems and
songs for her beloved family. Thank you to Lucy and the ladies of Friendly Home Care who lovingly cared for Gloria and Frank during their illnesses. Visitation will be held at Gonzalez Funeral Home, Friday, Oct. 5, 5-8 pm. Interment at Central Asturiano Memorial Park Cemetery, Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 am.
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