Miriam G. Zabawa, 77, died Dec. 31, 2009, at Consulate Health Care in Vero Beach.
She was born in Puerto Rico and lived in Sebastian since 1989, coming from Williamsburg, Va.
She was a retired secretary and was a member of Sebastian United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, James J. Zabawa; son, Robert Zabawa,; daughter, Susan Birkett; brothers, Carlos Gonzalez, Caleb Gonzalez and Benjamin Gonzalez, all of Puerto Rico; sisters, Elsie Bernier, Abigail Culpepper, Ruth Berkel and Eunice Gonzalez, all of Puerto Rico; and two grandchildren.
A private service will be at a later date.
Arrangements are by Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Sebastian. A guest book may be signed at seawindsfh.com/obit.php.