Perez, Maria C., 78, of Brandon, passed away on September 3, 2012. Maria was a devoted and faithful Christian woman. She is survived by her loving family, children, Rebecca (Luis) Rios, Daniel (Erika) Ramos, David Ramos, Lydia (Luis) Mendoza, Samuel Ramos and Noemi Ramos; sister, Rita Perez; grandchildren, Jason, Jillian, Timothy, Michelle, Jaleesa, Jessica and Nayleesha; great-grandson, Christian; and many nieces and nephews. There will be a funeral service on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 12:00 pm at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, with a visitation one hour prior. "May the work I've done speak for me."