Martin Saavedra, 74, a longtime Tampa resident, passed April 12, 2023. Martin arrived, from Cuba, on December 4, 1961, via the Pedro Pan Airlifts. He is survived by his wife, of 54 years, Janice Diaz Saavedra. Children Jennifer and Ralph Del Rio, Martin and Andrea Saavedra. Grandchildren: Raphael (RJ) and JonMartin Del Rio, Mia Cora, and Sloan Saavedra. Sister, Maricela Vizcaino, and many loving nieces and nephews. Services: Gonzalez Funeral Home, Thursday, April 27, 6:00 to 9:00. Friday, April 28, Funeral Mass: Incarnation Catholic Church (Rosary 10:30), Mass 11:00 am. Burial immediately following: Myrtle Hill, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.
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