Sonia Matilde Freyre

Sonia Matilde Freyre, 98, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, in Port Richey, Florida. She was a longtime resident of Tampa, Florida, where she lived for the past 34 years.

Sonia was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished member of her family. She is survived by her three children, Lydia J. Sarria, Angelo Osvaldo Sarria, and Sonia Yasmin Sarria; and her two grandchildren, Monique Sarria and Justin Sarria.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Maria Luisa Rivera Freyre and Jose Ramon Freyre, and by her siblings, Jose Freyre, Radames Freyre, Alma Freyre, Edgar Freyre, Juan Freyre, and Waldemar Freyre. She is survived by her siblings Louis Freyre, Hilton Freyre, and Norka Freyre Garcia.

Sonia retired from Bellevue Hospital, where she worked in patient transport. Beyond her career, she found great joy in music, singing, and reciting poetry. She especially looked forward to Fridays at the senior center, where she could enjoy one of her favorite pastimes—singing karaoke.

At family gatherings, Sonia was known for reciting poetry with sincere emotion and feeling. When she began to recite, everyone would stop to listen. Her words and delivery often moved those around her to spontaneous applause. Her love of poetry and music was a beautiful expression of the warmth, spirit, and joy she brought to those who knew her.

Sonia will be remembered for her long life, her love of family, her expressive spirit, and the joy she found in sharing music and poetry with others. She leaves behind memories that will continue to be cherished by her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Her remains will be interred at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Tampa, Florida.