Orta, Maria Esther, 80, of Tampa, passed away on November 22, 2011. She is preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Kaylynn Mariah. Maria is survived by her loving family, husband of 54 years, Pedro; children, Esther, Myra, Raynaldo, Pedro, Jr., Socorro and Rene; grandchildren, Nestor Alexis, Michael Ray, Cherish Nicole, Krystle Maria, Richard, Anthony Ezekiel, Ashley Nicole, Natalie Rae and Ellie Nicole; and great-grandchildren, Alexis Michael, Gabrielle Marie, Maya and Bryn. There will be a visitation on Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home. There will be a committal service at 12:00 pm.