Timeline for Maria C. Garcia
Born: September 13, 1926
Died: April 13, 2015
“To Mom
Thank you for being a wonderful, caring and loving mom to us. Thank you for being there when we needed you. Thank you for all the things you did four us. We will never forget you; you will always be in our hearts. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to be with you hand in hand with dad until the last day of your life. I thank God for giving you the peaceful rest that you needed. I love you mommy and you will always be in our hearts.”
Mrs. Maria C. Garcia died at the age of 88 after a long illness of Alzheimer Disease. She was born in Laredo. Moved and lived in Austin, TX for more than 30 years and then returned to Laredo. While in Austin she worked in the cafeteria at Molly Dawson Elementary School. She was loved by all the children at school and by the teachers.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Tomas G. Riojas and Carmen Riojas, grandmother: Juanita Riojas, her brother: Jose Cristobal Riojas and her son: Mario Guadalupe Garcia.
She is survived by her husband of 73 years of marriage to Guadalupe Garcia, step-brother: Tomas F. Riojas from Washington, DC and Manuel Riojas from Laredo. Her children: Juan Jose (Theresa) Garcia from Austin, Lupita (Isidoro) Rivera, Alma (Jose) Rangel from Laredo and Blanca (Peter) Montes from Austin, grandchildren: Elizabeth Flores, Elena Ortiz, Marcos and Bernadette Garcia from Austin, TX, Annabelle (Todd) Whalen, Gerardo (Marie) Rivera, Javier (Margie) Rivera, Eloisa, Valeria, Yvette, Anissa Marie and Xavier Rangel from Laredo, TX, Vicente, Victoria and Irma Dolores Montes from Austin, TX. She has 21 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Special thanks to Retama Manor West Nursing Home Wing C- Staff for all the comfort care that was given to my mom during the time she was there and also to AnaLisa Garza. Also, special thanks to Altus Hospice Medical Director, Dr. Arturo Garza-Gongora and all his staff for the wonderful “Comfort Care” given the patient and family members. God bless each and everyone.
The family will be receiving family and friends Wednesday, April 15, 2015, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, where a holy rosary will be recited at 6:30pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at San Luis Rey Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 8:30am. Interment will follow at the Cavalry Catholic Cemetery.
For your convenience you may sign the guest book or leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr. Laredo, TX. (956)723-3611.
God bless you .. R.I.P.
Lupita, my sincere sympathy on the passing of your wonderful mother. I know that you are going through a very difficult time right now. The pain and void we feel is unbearable, however, the love of your family and friends will help you through this difficult time in your life. Your mom leaves many wonderful memories for you to cherish. My friend, I am very sorry for your loss.
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services
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Rosary at 6:30 pm
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015
Time: 8:30 am
Funeral Mass at 8:30 am
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.
God bless you .. R.I.P.
Lupita, my sincere sympathy on the passing of your wonderful mother. I know that you are going through a very difficult time right now. The pain and void we feel is unbearable, however, the love of your family and friends will help you through this difficult time in your life. Your mom leaves many wonderful memories for you to cherish. My friend, I am very sorry for your loss.
Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.