Rocío Delfina Ochoa (Priego) de Little, formerly of Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully at her nursing home in Cancún, Quintana Roo, México on August 7th, 2017. Born on March 11th, 1932 in Villahermosa city, Tabasco, México, Delfina was the second of the three daughters of Kruger Ochoa Riquelme and Maria Priego de Ochoa. She was married to Benjamin Little Smith from Ireland, UK, who preceded her in death. She met Bennie when she took his taxi cab in London, England. Bennie was besotted by her appearance and traced her all the way to Mexico, where he proposed to her. Delfina lived in the United states for many years- in New York and Daytona Beach with her husband, and Tampa. A culinary artist by trade, Delfina delighted diners at various Tampa locations including Armani’s and the Marriott. She was also very involved with her church, North Tampa Unity. She is survived by her sister Magaly Ochoa Priego, 8 nieces and nephews, and 7 grand nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held this Sunday, August 20, at 3pm, at North Tampa Unity, 13540 N. Florida Ave #107, Tampa, FL 33613. In lieu of flowers, family are making donations to North Tampa Unity.
