also spelled Filomena Laris

Last updated July 5, 2026

When Philomena Lariz was born on July 5, 1874, in Key West, Florida, her father, Manuel, was 32, and her mother, Coleta, was 28. She had seven children with Francisco Garcia and three other children. She died on March 28, 1971, in Hillsborough, Florida, at the age of 96, and was buried in Tampa, Florida. 

Birth

Philomena Lariz was born on July 5, 1874, in Key West, Florida, to Coleta V. JIMENEZ, age 28, and Manuel Andres Lariz, age 32.

Manuel Lariz, Sr.
Coletta Jiminez

Siblings

  • Manuel Andres  1875–1947 was born on November 30, 1875, in Key West, Florida, when Philomena was 1 year old.
  • Lenora was born in 1876 in Cuba when Philomena was 2 years old.
  • Cayetano Florencio 1878–1967  was born on February 23, 1878, in Key West, Florida, when Philomena was 3 years old.
  • Teresa L. 1880–1904 was born in January 1880 in Key West, Florida, when Philomena was 5 years old.
  • Bernaldo Domingo 1895–1957 was born on January 16, 1895, in Key West, Florida, when Philomena was 20 years old.
  • Mercedes 1897–1938 was born on July 7, 1897, in Key West, Florida, when Philomena was 23 years old.
  • Half-sister Leonora was born in 1904 in Key West, Florida, when Philomena was 30 years old. 

Residence

In 1880, Philmoena lived with her parents and siblings on Whitehead St in Key West, Florida. The houses were not numbered. Her father, Manuel worked as a cigarmaker.

1880 US Federal Census Monroe County Key West FL
1880 US Federal Census Monroe County Key West FLDownload

Marriage

Philomena Lariz married Francisco (Frank) Garcia.

No records have as yet been found for this marriage. Information is inferred from family lore, census records, and death records.

Children

NOTE: More research needs to be done on children’s info.

  • Rosario was born in 1895 in USA.
  • Berardo was born in 1903 in Cuba. 
  • John was born in 1903 in Cuba. 
  • Mary was born in 1904 in USA. 
  • Juan was born in 1905 in Cuba. 
  • Olivia was born in 1909 in Cuba. 
  • Sarah was born in 1912 in Cuba.

Residences

1n 1912, Francisco Garcia his wife, Philomeana sailed on the SS Olivette from Havana Cuba to Key West.  With them were the children, Sara, Olivia, Juan, Berardo, and Maria. 

Florida, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1912
US Steamship Olivette

In 1919, Frank and Philomena lived at 1610 9th Ave in Tampa, Florida. Frank is listed as a cigarmaker. 

Tampa, Florida, City Directory, 1919

In 1920, she lived in Brooklyn, New York with her husband, Frank Garcia in the home of Charlie and Mary Manrique. Mary was Philomena’s daughter. Also living in the household were Mary’s siblings, Rose, Berardo, and Sarah. Charlie and Mary both worked as cigarmakers, as did Frank Garcia. Rose worked in a dress goods factory and Berardo worked as a steel worker in a foundry.

1920 United States Federal Census NY

In 1925, Philomena lived at 98 Washington St. in Brooklyn, New York with her husband Frank, and children: Mary, Berardo, John, Oliva, and Sarah. Frank, Mary, and Oliva all worked at a cigar factory. Berardo and John were both office clerks. 

New York, U.S., State Census, 1925

In 1930, Philomena and Frank lived with their son, Berardo at 1242 Fulton St. in Brooklyn, New York with their children, Juan, Carlisto, Oliva, and Sarah. Berardo and Juan both worked as clerks in a soap store. Carlisto worked as a manufacturer in a cigar factory. Oliva worked as a clerk in a drug store. 

1930 United States Federal Census NY

In 1940, Philomena lived at 274 Rogers Ave in Brooklyn, New York with her daughter Sarah and her husband, John. Also living there were Carlo, Berardo, and nephew Emil Gonzalez. John’s sister, Sieda is also listed. John worked as a packer at a candy factory and Sieda worked as a salesgirl in a retail store. Carlo was a salesman in a food store and Berardo was a clerk in a drug store. 

1940 United States Federal Census NY

In 1950, Philmena lived in Brooklyn, New York with her son, Carlos and her daughter Sarah. Sarah’s husband Emilio Hernadez also lived with them. Carlos worked as a cigarmaker and Emilio was an accountant for a paper company.

1950 United States Federal Census NY
Manuel Lariz and sister, Philomena Lariz
BACK ROW Filomena, Ulysses, Frank FRONT ROW front row Donna, Francis PHOTO provided by Donna Akuntius

Losses

  • Her sister Teresa L. died on June 9, 1904, in Key West, Florida, when Philomena was 29 years old.
  • Her father Manuel Andres passed away on November 2, 1904, in Key West, Florida, at the age of 63. 
  • Her mother Coleta V. passed away on January 15, 1922, in Key West, Florida, at the age of 75. 
  • Her daughter Rosario passed away on June 5, 1928, in New York City, New York, at the age of 33. 
  • Her sister Mercedes died on August 3, 1938, in Key West, Florida, when Philomena was 64 years old. 
  • Her brother Manuel Andres died on February 18, 1947, in Miami, Florida, when Philomena was 72 years old. 
  • Her brother Bernaldo Domingo died in July 1957 in Monroe, Florida, when Philomena was 83 years old. 
  • Her brother Cayetano Florencio died on August 25, 1967, in Tampa, Florida, when Philomena was 93 years old. 

Death

Philomena Lariz died on March 28, 1971, in Hillsborough, Florida, when she was 96 years old. She was laid to rest at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park in Tampa. 

SOURCES

1880 United States Federal Census; 1920 United States Federal Census; 1930 United States Federal Census; 1940 United States Federal Census; 1950 United States Federal Census; New York, U.S., State Census, 1925; Florida State Census, 1885; Florida Passenger Lists, 1898-1964; New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates, 1862-1948; U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989; U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current; U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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