Victor M. Maldonado

Victor Manuel Maldonado, affectionately known as Popeye and Gordo by his family and friends, 49, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
Popeye was born in Ponce Puerto Rico to his loving mother Felicita Sierra and father Victor Manuel Maldonado Garcia. Popeye lived in New York for a short period, moved to Miami, was raised in Tampa FL and lived the rest of his life in New Port Richey FL. Popeye was the type of person you could never forget. He was loyal, funny and above all else honest. His honesty is the reason for some of his most memorable moments, Popeye said the funniest things without a care in the world and he was profoundly loved for that.
Popeye enjoyed life to the fullest, he enjoyed a good party and spending time with his family and friends. He loved listening to rap, hip-hop and reggaeton music. In his alone time, he enjoyed playing Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption on his PlayStation. He was a sneaker lover that would often be seen wearing black and red in support of Michael Jordan, which created his favorite shoes, and you could always smell him wearing the best colognes.
Popeye was more than the sum of his favorite things. Popeye was an amazing son, brother, uncle and friend. Popeye spent a significant amount of time with his mother watching their favorite shows and joking about life. His loss leaves a void that will be difficult to fill.
Popeye was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Felix Vazquez Vargas and Ramona Figueroa Rivera and paternal grandfather Luis Maldonado Borerro. Popeye is survived by his mother Felicita Sierra, stepfather Basilio Sierra Alamo, Father Victor Manuel Maldonado Garcia, siblings on his maternal side; Lourdes, Jose and Johanna; sister-in-law Tamari and brother-in-law Zachary, siblings on his paternal side; Victor J., Victor E. and Jennifer, his nieces and nephews; Felix, Yumari, Julianette, Jonathan, Adin, Lillyana, Ziya, Xiomara and Lennox and great nieces; Julayvi, Eva and Jadianette as well as an abundance of family and friends that love and adore him.
A funeral for gathering of family and friends will be held on June 7, 2024, 11:30AM – 2:30PM at Florida Mortuary, followed by a gravesite ceremony at Sunset Memorial Gardens at 3:00PM
Although there is no official dress code, Popeye was a strong believer in come as you are, please feel free to wear your favorite Jordans and his favorite colors black and red.
As Michael Jordan said, "Heart is what separates the good from the great," and Popeye was the greatest of us all, with one of the purest and biggest hearts imaginable.
Víctor Manuel Maldonado, conocido cariñosamente como Popeye y Gordo por su familia y amigos, de 49 años, falleció en paz el 24 de mayo de 2024, rodeado de sus seres queridos.
Popeye nació en Ponce Puerto Rico a su amada madre Felicita Sierra y su padre Víctor Manuel Maldonado García. Popeye vivió en Nueva York por un corto período, se mudó a Miami, se crio en Tampa FL y vivió el resto de su vida en New Port Richey FL. Popeye era el tipo de persona que nunca podrías olvidar. Era leal, divertido y sobre todo honesto. Su honestidad es la razón de algunos de sus momentos más memorables, Popeye decía las cosas más divertidas del mundo sin importarle y era profundamente amado por eso.
Popeye disfrutó la vida al máximo, le encantaba las fiestas y pasar tiempo con su familia y amigos. Le encantaba escuchar música rap, hip-hop y reggaetón. En su tiempo a solas, disfrutaba jugando Grand Theft Auto y Red Dead Redemption en su PlayStation. Era un amante de los zapatos y a menudo se le veía vistiendo de negro y rojo en apoyo a Michael Jordan, quien creaba sus zapatos favoritos, y usaba las mejores colonias.
Popeye era más que la suma de sus cosas favoritas. Popeye era un hijo, hermano, tío y amigo increíble. Popeye pasaba mucho tiempo con su madre viendo sus programas favoritos y bromeando sobre la vida. Su pérdida deja un vacío que será difícil de llenar.
Popeye fue precedido en la muerte por sus abuelos maternos Félix Vázquez Vargas y Ramona Figueroa Rivera y su abuelo paterno Luis Maldonado Borerro. A Popeye le sobreviven su madre Felicita Sierra, su padrastro Basilio Sierra Alamo, su padre Víctor Manuel Maldonado García, hermanos por parte materna; Lourdes, José y Johanna; su cuñada Tamari y su cuñado Zachary, hermanos por parte paterna; Victor J., Victor E. y Jennifer, sus sobrinas y sobrinos; Felix, Yumari, Julianette, Jonathan, Adin, Lillyana, Ziya, Xiomara y Lennox y sobrinas nietas; Julayvi, Eva y Jadianette además de una gran cantidad de familiares y amigos que lo aman y adoran.
Se llevará a cabo un funeral para reunir a familiares y amigos el 7 de junio de 2024, de 11:30AM-2:30PM en Florida Mortuary, seguido de una ceremonia en la tumba en Sunset Memorial Gardens a las 3:00PM.
Aunque no existe un código de vestimenta oficial, Popeye creía firmemente en cómo eres, siéntete libre de usar tus Jordans favoritos y sus colores favoritos, negro y rojo.
Como dijo Michael Jordan: "El corazón es lo que separa a los buenos de los grandes", y Popeye fue el más grande de todos nosotros, con uno de los corazones más genuino y puros imaginables.
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