Pauline M. Ochoa passed away on July 28, 2025. She was born on July 8, 1952, to Alejandro and Paula Maldonado.

She had been employed by Heartland Pharmacy, CVS and Pete's Pharmacy over the years.  She did volunteer work for several organizations such as, Take Stock, Red Cross, the American Cancer Society and Habitat for Humanity. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

She loved spending time with family, traveling, and dancing. She will be remembered as a loving, caring soul.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alejandro and Paula Maldonado.

She is survived by her spouse, Guadalupe Ochoa Jr., her children, Angela "Hutch" Hutchinson of Tarpon Springs, FL and Jennifer "Noey" Flores of Wauchula, FL. Also, her brothers and sisters; Jesse "Juana" Maldonado, Mary "Nicholas" Mendoza, Lorraine "David" Cruz, and Jose "Marisa" Maldonado. There are 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren that will miss her presence.

A visitation of family and friends will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 9:00am-10:00am at the First Baptist Church of Wauchula at 1570 W Main St Wauchula, Florida.

Funeral Services will follow at 10:00am at the church with Rev. Roberts Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Wauchula City Cemetery

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com .

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.