Services Set for Riverview Woman Killed in Weekend Crash

Services for a Riverview mother killed in a car crash on U.S. 301 will take place Saturday, June 30 at 6919 Providence Rd., Riverview.

Ana Leticia Simon, 44, was killed Saturday, June 23, when her 2008 Toyota Corolla was struck by a 2011 Dodge Caliber drive by William Cole Boyd. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Boyd lost control of his car on U.S. 301 in Wimauma. Boyd's car went into the northbound lanes at Ayeresworth Glen Boulevard, hitting Simon's car.

Both were airlifted to Tampa General Hospital, where they later died.

According to Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, Simon was born in Holguín, Cuba, and had been a resident of the area for 11 years.

Family members describe her as a hardworking and loving wife and mother who loved caring for her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Pedro; sons, Roger Sarmiento and Pedro A. Sarmiento; parents, Roger Simon and Nalia Ochoa; paternal grandmother, Elicone Quevedo; sisters, Sahily Simon and Senia Simon.

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 29, at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home chapel on Saturday, June 30 at noon. Burial will follow at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park.