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Juanita Garcia, 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1932, went to be with our Lord, Sunday, November 16, 2008. She passed away peacefully at her home. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the heart of her family and provided much love and strength to all those in her life. Mrs. Garcia gave of herself to her loving family, neighbors, and friends. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 63 years, Salomon A. Garcia in 2005. Juanita was born Juanita Romero in Dixon, NM on February 5, 1921. She is survived by five daughters who will cherish the memories of their loving Mom. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Juanita's daughters are Gloria Valenzuela, Martha Morgan and her husband, Alex, Elizabeth Jaramillo and her husband, Ramon, Rita Amos and her husband, Robert, and Marie Henfling and her husband, John. Her grandchildren are Gloria's children- Kevin Valenzuela and Janelle Valenzuela Apodaca; Martha's children- Dion Cruz, Deidre Sena, Doreen Avila, and Deandra Morgan; Elizabeth's children- Christina Lovato, Dennis and Daniel Montoya, and Dominic Jaramillo; Rita's children- Rick Sanchez, Jennifer and Samantha Amos; Marie's children- Aaron and Amanda Henfling. She is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces; many longtime friends and neighbors, all of whom she was so thankful for. She will be greatly missed. Juanita participated with her family as a member of the Catholic Community. Visitation will be at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church at 5311 Phoenix NE, followed by a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass celebrating God's goodness and Juanita's life will be held on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 6th and Copper NW. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers are Dion Cruz, Dennis Montoya, Daniel Montoya, Kevin Valenzuela, Dominic Jaramillo, and Aaron Henfling. Honorary Pallbearers are Rick Sanchez, and Tristan Botcher. The family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to Zia Hospice for all their help and care. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW (505) 247-4124 www.salazarandsons.com
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