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Mary Ellen Garcia, a resident of Corrales, NM for the past 56 years, passed away on Saturday afternoon, December 12, 2009 at the age of 72. She was a very kind, loving and caring person with a smile on her face for everyone she met and was loved by many. She will be missed tremendously. Mary is survived by her daughter, Dannette and husband, Emilio Lopez; her son, Kevin and wife, Victoria Garcia; five grandchildren, Daniel Johnson, Mar-Y-Sol Cleary, Micielo Johnson and fiance, Eric Contreras, Natalie and husband, Virgilio Gutierrez, and Brandice Garcia; one great-grandchild, Nikais Contreras; brother, Arturo Ortiz; mother-in-law, Candelaria Garcia; and sister-in-law, Margarita Garcia-Sexson; as well as many nephews, nieces, cousins, and other family and friends who loved her and will miss her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Diego Garcia; mother, Bernardita Ortiz; and brothers, Juan and Joe Ortiz. A very special thanks to all the family and friends who came to see her, and to the staff at Vista Care Center, located at Lovelace Downtown Hospital, for the kind and compassionate care she received in her final days. Services will be held at the San Ysidro Catholic Church in Corrales. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, December 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Mary Ellen's cremains will be buried at a later date. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, ABQ, 87107. 505-343-8008.
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