Pedro Banda Garcia, 74, born on June 23, 1950, in San Luis, Mexico, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the cherished son of Juan Banda and Antonia Garcia. Pedro dedicated 50 years of his life to the Hardee County community before moving to Polk County, where he resided for the past six years. A devout Catholic, Pedro's faith was a guiding light throughout his life. He worked tirelessly in the agriculture field, embodying the values of hard work and dedication. He is survived by his beloved mother, Antonia Banda, who resides in Mexico, and his wife, Mary Ann Banda, of Bowling Green, Florida. Pedro leaves behind a legacy of love and family, including his sons Gilbert Garcia (Nellie) of Lakeland, and Pedro Banda Jr. of Fort Meade. His daughters, Dolores Aguirre (Lauro) of Ocala, Florida Juana Ayala (Juvenal) of Fort Meade, Florida, Melissa Fisher (Mike) of Fort Meade, Florida, Frances Banda of Bowling Green, Florida, Antonia Banda (Ruth) of Bowling Green, Florida, and Maria Banda of Starke, Florida. He is also survived by his brother Fermin Banda and sister Juana Banda, both of Texas, along with 24 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, who will miss him dearly. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 1 PM in the Robarts Garden Chapel, followed by a funeral mass at 2 PM. Interment will take place at Bowling Green Cemetery following the services. Pedro Banda Garcia will be remembered for his unwavering love for his family, his strong work ethic, and his deep faith. He touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed.