CUESTA, Hortensia "Maria," 83, native of Tampa, went peacefully to eternal life on
Monday, May 8, 2006. Born and raised in her beloved Ybor City, she was a dedicated
mother, friend, worker and of the Catholic faith. She had a zeal for dancing and adored
and loved animals; she worked as a cigar bander for Corral and Wodiska and Wodiska Cigar
factories. She was a long and very proud outstanding member of the Retail, Wholesale and
Department Store International Union, Orden Caballero de la Luz and Centro Espanol de
Tampa. Hortensia was predeceased by her husband, Emeterio A. Cuesta, Sr.; her parents,
Manuel Castro and Adela Perez; siblings, Josefina Alvarez Castillo, Evelia Fernandez de
Lara, and Albertina Fernandez. She is survived by her sons, Emeterio A. "Coach Pop"
Cuesta, Jr. and wife, Sylvia Delgado Cuesta; Ruben J. Cuesta and wife, Cathy Herrera
Cuesta; granddaughters, Susan Cuesta, Natalie Wakefield and husband, Bradley, Melissa
Marie Cuesta and Stefanie Cuesta; her loving niece, Camelia Milian; her brother-in-law,
Angelico Castillo; lifelong best friend, Isabel Gonzalez and her beloved cat "Mimi." The
family will forever be profoundly grateful to her caretakers, (La familia estara eterna
y profundamente agradecida a) Leida Garrido, Lidia Roman, Maura Gourrie, Juana
Hernandez, Yvette Perez and Tila Figueredo, for the loyalty, dedication, devotion and
love shown to our mother during her illness. (Por su lealtad, dedicacion, devocion y
carino, para nuestra Madre durante su enfermedad). They were Angels sent from Heaven.
(Ellas han sido Angeles enviados del cielo). And with special thanks and gratitude to
the Lifepath Hospice Pearl team, especially, Maria, Ruth, Debbie, Sarah, and Chaplain
Rich whose loving care, concern, and friendship to our Mom in her final months gave her
so much comfort and happiness. To our friend Father John Kaack for his prayers, love and
support. Hortensia was greatly loved by all and touched the lives of many with her
loving and caring way. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lifepath
Hospice, Pearl team, 3010 West Azeale St., Tampa, FL 33609, or thew charity of your
choice, in her memory. A graveside service will take place 11 a.m. Thursday, May 11,
2006, at Centro Asturiano Cemetery, 5400 East Dr. Martn Luther King Blvd.
Gonzalez Funeral Home 7209 N. Dale Mabry HighwayTampa, Fla.

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