Margarita Perez Ajeno, 69, of Plant City, died Oct. 3, 2016.
She was born in Havana, Cuba on May 8, 1947, to Oscar Perez and Mercedes Ajeno. She attended St. Clement Catholic Church in Plant City. She enjoyed doing crafts and spending time with her family. She will be missed.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Julio Verdeja; sons, Julio O. Verdeja (Maria M.), Jorge A. Verdeja and Francisco J. Verdeja (Fernanda); daughter, Ana M. Verdeja (Carlos Lamoutte); sister, Nancy Campos; grandchildren, Julio E. Verdeja, Alexandra I. Verdeja, Caroline M. Lamoutte, Lauren Lamoutte, Carlos A. Lamoutte, Isabella S. Verdeja and Luciana M. Verdeja.
A funeral mass was held Oct. 6, at Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Pope Paul VI Institute at PopePaulVI.com.