Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Joao; sister Miquelina; and brother Jack
She is survived by her daughter, Alda Cordeiro and husband Jack; son Tony Joao; grandson Chris and his wife Michelle and Tim Cordeiro and his wife Monica; great-grandchildren Laney, Jacob, Caleb, MIchaela, and Alex as well as many brother and sister in laws and nieces and nephew
A visitation for Maria will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614 with a luncheon to follow at the funeral home. A graveside service will then take place at 12:30PM at Sunset Memory Gardens in Thonotosassa, FL..
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gonzalezfuneral.com for the Joao family.