Bene Schmaltz

BENE SCHMALTZ, age 81, Inverness, died December 3, 2013 at Citrus Memorial Hospital. A native of Brazil, Bene was born on December 21, 1931 to the late Henrique and Maria (Rodriguez) Tavares. Along with her husband, she was the co-founder of Graphic Elite Printing. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was always concerned for members of her family and her friends. She attended Spanish Church House of Prayer. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 60 years, Pericles Schmaltz, her son Daniel Schmaltz and his former spouse, Ana from Orlando; grandson Kevin; a brother and three sisters all living in Brazil and many extended family and friends who will miss her very much. Private burial will take place at Hills of Rest Cemetery in Floral City. Arrangements by Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory.