Margarita DeRita, 99, was born on June 10, 1924, in Ciales, Puerto Rico. She passed away on August 30, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida. Margarita is preceded in death by her late husband of over thirty years Paul Gable DeRita. Survivors include: two daughters Rose Benedix (Richard), Ann DeRita Fanning (David), two sons Victor John DeRita, Paul John DeRita (Lisa), one sister Maria Soto, four grandchildren Megan, Amber, J.P., Blake, two great grandchildren Teagan, and Claire.Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday September 6, 2023, at George Hewell & Son Funeral Homes located at 4140 University Boulevard South Jacksonville, Florida 32216. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday September 7, 2023, in Evergreen Cemetery located at 4535 North Main Street Jacksonville, Florida 32206. Officiating the services will be Dr. Terry Collins. Cemetery Evergreen Cemetery 4535 North Main Street Jacksonville FL 32206 US Visitation Wednesday, September 6, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Moloney-Hewell Funeral Home and Cremation Services 4140 University Blvd S Jacksonville FL 32216 US (904) 737-4855 (904) 739-8159 Graveside Service Thursday, September 7, 2023 11:00 AM - Evergreen Cemetery 4535 North Main Street Jacksonville FL 32206 US Funeral Home Moloney-Hewell Funeral Home and Cremation Services 4140 University Blvd S Jacksonville FL - 32216 US (904) 737-4855 (904) 739-8159