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1948

DIED

2014

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Bethania Peña Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 8, 2014.

Bethania Peña, 66, passed away on July 8, 2014 in Zephyrhills, FL. A visitation will take place on Saturday, July 12, 2014 from 5:30PM to 8PM at Gonzalez Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 6PM at the funeral home.

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August 8, 2014

Bethania Tavarez

Mami,
Me parece mentira que estoy escribiendo esta nota. Para mi, usted en un futuro lejano seria la viejita mas joven, mas bella, y con mas cache de todas. Siempre pense que un ser tan lleno de vida nos duraria por mucho tiempo. Siento un dolor tan grande que esa vision de verla a sus 70, 80, 90 seran solo una vision. Que tristesa mami, que dolor. Que vacio tan grande nos dejas a todos. De toda la vida fuiste la favorita de muchos y muy querida por todos. Me encantaba que todos nuestras amistades te llamaban mami, para tus hermanos Tati, para tus sobrinos la tia favorita, para mama el gobierno de Lili y para nosotros mami. Nosotros fuimos privilejiados de llamarte mami, de tenerte como amiga y de que nuestros hijos te llamaran mamá. Siempre admire tu amor honesto, tu forma sincera, tu espiritu joven, tan repleta de vida y siempre feliz. Tu amor nos hara tanta falta, como duele no tenela mami. Gracias a ti soy quien soy. Tu alegria, generosidad
, Fortaleza y positivismo segiran siendo mi legado y orgullo para el resto de mi vida. Te prometo que tratare de ser tan fuerte como tu. Pero no se como podre aprender a vivir sin ti. Love you.
Bendicion mami.

Su tocaya,su admiradora e hija,

Bethania

August 7, 2014

Familia Tavarez, Torres, Villalona

No hay palabras para expresar la gran perdida que sentimos en nuestra familia por la perdida de una gran mujer, madre y abuela. Se ha quedado un gran vacio y nos hara mucha falta. Gracias a Dios que nos permitio quererla y poder haber compartido tantos momentos lindos con ella. Siempre recordaremos su alegria, su amor por la vida y su familia. Aunque no este aqui en persona, la sentimos,la recordaremos y amaremos para siempre.

Zaida, Armani, Amairenis, Adrian y Nicolas

August 6, 2014

Brianna Aguasvivas

Mama, you were always a great grandmother. I loved you very much and so did the rest of us. It's very hard for me at this age to have such a loss. But I know that it's better that you aren't here with us because you are healthy and happy, with your mom and dad in heaven. And to me, that's what matters. It's gonna be hard not having you with us, and it is sad. But I know how you never liked us to be unhappy so I will try and be strong for not only you, but my mommy too. You will be forever in my heart. I love you.

August 6, 2014

Diogenito aguasvivas

Mama its crazy that your gone it seems like just the other day we were all together. I love you so much like you can never imagine. Even though we lived so far apart I barely got to see you, I loved every second I could spend with you. I'll miss you mama and I will always love you

August 6, 2014

amairenis Tavarez

You'd think that after a few days of crying & being in pain because of your death is enough but I can't even begin to explain how much I miss you & how much it hurts to see people who loved you as much if not more than me in pain as well, they say time heals wounds but this is a wound I don't think will ever be healed. You were such a loving grandmother, I get upset whenever I think about the fact that my children won't be able to meet such an amazing woman & I get upset when I realize that I wasn't as close to you as I wish I could be. I can remember your laughter like as if it was just yesterday that I heard it, it would light up the room and make everyone laugh too. Just to have you in my life was a blessing in itself but to have you as a grandmother,I can't even begin to tell you how wonderful that was. You would always try to spoil me & all your other grandchildren as much as you could. I remember being little and you always sitting me down to tell me stories about Tia Betty, Tia Jenny, Tia Perla & Papi. It's sad to think that these are just memories now, I don't want you to be a memory. The day of your funeral didn't seem real, because I was still in denial that you're actually gone, with everyday that passes by it seems to get harder and harder to deal with your loss. I see pictures of you smiling & I can't even express how happy it makes me but a lso sad at the same moment cause I will never be able to see that beautiful smile again. All I have is pictures and memories of you that I will cherish till the day that I die. Te amo mama, aunque no estes aqui conmigo, estaras en mi corazon para siempre. Heaven received an angel way too soon.

August 4, 2014

Rachel Villalona

It pains me to know that our lives must go on without you. Not only was your presence something dearly special but a blessing to us all. Never once did you fail to make us feel loved and cared for. Your smile and laugh were contagious and no matter what mood I was in you'd make me feel better. I remember when I got sick in Boston and you would rub my stomach and give me kisses. The days you'd slap my butt because ever time you'd see me I was taller than before. The visits to Boston and you telling me stories about the past and how i reminded you alot of mami when she was little. All these little details are the ones that will forever remain engraved in my heart. I'm going to miss hugging you and hearing you call me "mis ojos lindos". Its hard to except a loss so grand but I know you're continuing you're extraordinary life in heaven and taking care of us like you always did. Te amo con todo mi alma y poder Mama muchos besos.

August 4, 2014

Perla Peña

Especial para ti madre mía del alma no hay ni habrá palabra para expresar el dolor que me causa tu partida pero se que donde estés esta cerca de dios porque estoy agradecida con dios porque mejor madre no me pudo escojer y usted deja mi corazón rebosante de ese amor incodicional que sólo una madre como usted pudo darme la extraño mucho sé donde está hay paz y vive y en mi corazón por siempre hasta luego mi mami querida le pido que me de fortaleza para aprender ha seguir adelante con su ausencia física porque sus memorias me harán vivir cada día la amo la extraño su perlita la amoooooo por siempreeee Bendición mami

August 3, 2014

Jenny, Diogenes, Diogenito, Brianna Aguasvivas

July 31, 2014

Lismari, Berleinie, Luis Montero

Dear Family Peña-Tavarez, This has been a great loss for a lot of people. It's hard to believe that such a caring and warm hearted person is no longer with us. Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. Grief can be so hard but our special memories help us cope. She referred to me and my siblings as her grand children, and we will truly miss her and her lovely personality. She will forever live in our hearts. RIP Bethania Peña<3 - Your grandchildren Lismari, Luis & Berleinie.

July 31, 2014

maira castillo

Todo lo suyo era único, su forma de reír, su expresión al mirar, y su carácter tan especial son inolvidables;ten en cuenta que lo que vivimos hoy es muy triste pero recordar todo lo bueno vivido y compartido nos traerá serenidad :-(

July 31, 2014

Yerlin Castillo

Siempre estuviste cerca para apoyarme,cuando estuve triste,estuviste cerca para consolarme.Siempre con todo tu amor y ternura,sabios consejos. Ahora que ya no estàs mas junto a mi,siento un inmenso vacio en mi corazon.Te agradesco por haber sido la mejor Amiga, suegra, madre, que uno pueda imaginar. Te extraño y espero algun Dia volver a verte.

July 29, 2014

Tu Jennita Aguasvivas

Mamita, Ya no estas a milado te has ido donde no hay regreso, antes la unica distancia entre nosotras era una llamada y ahora no hay nada solo silencio y profundo dolor en mi corazon, me parece que es un mal sueno y que voy a despertar y te vere sonriendo. Te Amo mami siempre estaras en mi corazon, Pero siempre te extranare. TE AMO MAMI HOY Y SIEMPRE

July 28, 2014

Jacqueline Tavarez

Aunque mis ojos ya no la puedan ver, usted estara siempre en mi pensamiento, y en mi corazon quiero recordarla alegre y feliz. DIOS ha de tenerla en un lugar muy especial, la recordare siempre.

July 16, 2014

Marilyn Salgado

It's so hard to believe that such an amazing woman whom I love and admire so much, is no longer with us. Words can't express the pain I am feeling. She opened the doors to her home to me when I was 11 years old and treated me as her own. I will miss you mami. The Lord has welcomed you home. I love you!

July 13, 2014

Yeni Espiritu

Querida Familia Peña-Tavarez. Me uno al gran Dolor por la partida de Mami Betti como muchos le deciamos. Ella fue una mujer maravillosa que siempre dio mucho Amor y Cariño y sus sabios consejos. Siempre te recordare Mami Betti. Que Dios te tenga en su Gloria.

July 13, 2014

Tamarita tu hermanita

No existe palabras para expresar que sentimos cuando una persona tan querida y especial se va de nuestro lado. Estas en el paraiso. Te quiero mucho.

July 13, 2014

Arlene Hangley

Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while but their hearts forever!

July 11, 2014

Tito Pascasio

Mi mas sentido pesame y que Dios la tenga en Gloria RIP.

July 11, 2014

belinda vargas

My deepest condolences to your family. I will always be grateful i got to share in her presence. She always had a smile and grwat contagios spirit. She had a big loving heart. I will miss her. Love, beli

July 11, 2014

Ofelia Nunez

Con amor y alegria la recordare siempre. Eras como una madre para mi y siempre le agradecere todo el amor y el apoyo que me brindo. Que dios me la tenga en su Santo manto. Descanse en paz...con amor, su nina Ofelia

July 11, 2014

Leoni Pascasio

Mi mas sentido pesame para la familia, que en paz descanse senora Bethania.

July 11, 2014

Stacie Hern

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family Eva, may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Stacie Hern

July 10, 2014

Uclevery medina

Que dificil se me hace pensar que ya te fuiste tia, siempre viviras en mi corazon...mis primos querido, se q duro es para uno perder un ser tan especial... estoy con ustedes, los quiero mucho!

July 10, 2014

Helennt Medina

Mis sentido pésame mis primos querido siempre te estaré agradecida mi tía querida por ese cariño que nos diste incondicional siempre amorosa nunca te olvídate aunque no esté físicamente siempre estarás en mi corazón

July 10, 2014

Gloria Rivera

Dear family, please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother and family to all. May her new journey be as wonderful as it was with her beloved family. God Bless, Gloria Rivera

July 10, 2014

Elizabeth Pascasio

Perla, Tony, Bethy, Jenny, nietos y demas familiares por este medio quiero extenderles mi mas sinceras condolencias de parte mia y de toda la familia Pascasio-Rodriguez. Nuestros pensamientos, amor y oraciones estan con ustedes en estos momentos tan dificiles que estan pasando. Esperamos que encuentren conformidad en todas las memorias que ella les dejo. Se le quiere y compartimos su dolor. Que en paz descansen sus retos. Gracias Mami Bethy por todo el amor que nos diste en vida.

July 10, 2014

Marlene Gayle

Allow me to extend my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Losing a parent is one of the biggest losses that can be suffered by anyone. May you find God's presence with you as you journey through the time of grief.

July 10, 2014

Nancy Madafferi

Dear Bethania, Rachael and Jodelyn...I am so sorry to hear about your loss, I hope today's sorrow becomes memories of comfort tomorrow.

July 9, 2014

Thomas Osypka

Dear Bethania: my deepest condolence, prayers and warmest regards from my heart to You and your Family. Your mother went in peace knowing that she was part of a wonderful loving and caring Family. We pray for you, Rachel and your wonderful Family.

July 9, 2014

Diogenes Aguasvivas

Mama Bethania no te digo adios porque siempre estaras con nosotros y siempre te recordare contenta y sonriendo como siempre tu otro hijo macho Diogenes

July 9, 2014

Jochy Porro

Mis mas sentidas condolencias Bethy, Jenny, Perla, Tony y demas familiares. su madre fue una persona como pocas, dio amor a manos llenas y ahora descansa en un mejor lugar y desde alla cuidara de ustedes. Mis oraciones estan con ustedes.

July 9, 2014

Luz M. Pérez

Bethania, mucha fortaleza y consuelo para ti y tu familia en este momento tan difícil. Siéntete feliz por la madre que el Señor te regaló y todos estos años que disfrutaste de ella en familia.

“Dios es nuestro amparo y fortaleza, nuestro pronto auxilio en todos los problemas.Por eso no tenemos ningún temor…” Salmo 46:1-3

July 9, 2014

Lisabeth Binet

Isaias 51:3
"Sin duda, el Señor consolará a Sión; consolará todas sus ruinas. Convertirá en un Edén su desierto; en huerto del Señor sus tierras secas. En ella encontrarán alegría y regocijo, acción de gracias y música de salmos".

Nuestro mayor y mas fiel consolador es Dios, confíen en él.

July 9, 2014

Aura De Jesus

Bethania: En un día tan triste como este quiero que sepas que tienes todo mi apoyo, ahora ella será el ángel que cuidara de ti desde el cielo.Tu madre solo nos ha tomado la ventaja pero ten por seguro que siempre estará pendiente de ti, mi más sentido pésame.

July 9, 2014

Ana Rodriguez

Lamento mucho el dolor que ahora les envuelve, la partida de una madre es una herida que el tiempo no sabe sanar, pero nos ayuda a aceptar y a recordar con alegría tantas cosas… Nada como el amor y la presencia de una madre en la vida de un ser humano. Lamento mucho su dolor.

July 9, 2014

Staff of Gonzalez Funeral Home

Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to the family and friends. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.

July 9, 2014

Rafael Pérez

Bethania y Rachel, Que el Consuelo de saber que Dios las bendijo con tener una Madre tan linda, responsable y amorosa, llene sus corazones que ahora sufren la perdida de su ser amado. La vida terrenal es solo un instante, y, si disfrutaron de su madre ahora, imaginense que tanto disfrutaran cuando se encuentren en el otro mundo para siempre.

Sinceramente de su amigo,

July 9, 2014

Karina Rodriguez

Que el Señor les de paz y fortaleza en estos momentos tan difíciles para ti y tu familia.

July 9, 2014

Kennedy Medina

Siempre te llevare en mi corazón como la tía amorosa que siempre fuistes,Dios te acoja en su santo seno??

July 9, 2014

Ileana Medina

Tía Bethy,siempre recordaremos tu carisma y tu alegría contagiosa!!!! Descansa en Paz??

July 8, 2014

Manuel Duarte

Mis mas sentida condolencias Bethania, Dios les de paz y fortaleza en este tiempo a toda tu familia,

July 8, 2014

Jari Tate

Dear Jodi,
I am so sorry about the loss of your Grandmother. She will always be with you, close to your heart.

July 8, 2014

Jari & Mackenzie Tate

Dear Bethania and Rachel,
We are so sorry about the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. Let God give you strength, call on him, he is always there for you and he will help mend your heart.

July 8, 2014

Adriana Perdomo

"Tampoco queremos, hermanos, que ignoréis acerca de los que duermen, para que no os entristezcáis como los otros que no tienen esperanza.

Porque si creemos que Jesús murió y resucitó, así también traerá Dios con Jesús a los que durmieron en él." 1 Tesalonicenses 4:13-14
El Dios de paz los fortalezca, su Misericordia sera extendida y algún día se volverán a encontrar,Las personas extraordinarias como doña Bethy no mueren por que su legado permanece en nosotros para siempre. Los amo con el amor de Cristo

Posted by Adriana Perdomo

July 8, 2014

Leydis Zabala

Es difícil decir adiós a un ser tan especial, pero el conservar los momentos maravillosos vividos junto a ella nos reconfortan. Fuiste una gran madre, esposa, amiga y vecina, nos acogiste como tus sobrinos tan pronto nos conociste. Dios te tiene ahora a su lado y desde allá seguirás protegiendo a los tuyos. Hasta luego Titi.

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