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Obituary for Garcia


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday March 16, 1999

Emma Olguin Garcia, 95, passed away at home on March 14, 1999. She was a resident of Belen, and was born in Jarales, NM in 1903. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. She is survived by one son, Frank Garcia and wife, Ruth of Belen; three daughters, Dylia Castillo of Belen, Norine Gabler and husband, Harold of Belen, Geraldine Bustamante and husband, Gene of Albuquerque. Emma is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Frank C. Garcia; one son, Lindy Garcia; one brother, Bro. Alexis Olguin; and one sister, Sis. Mary Katherine Olguin. Viewing will be held Monday, March 15, 7:00 p.m., at Romero Funeral Home. Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at Tuesday, March 16, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church with interment following in the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ralph Castillo Jr., Jerry Garcia, Gene Garcia, Gino Bustamante, Frank H. Garcia, David Garcia, Tom Gabler, Edwin Garcia, and John Bustamante. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main, Belen.The Last CallDewdrops in the grey-eyed mourn Unruffled in russet canopy blush. We see their cotillion in emerald grace, Embracing the orifice of our water clock.This is our refrain at the arching bridge This is how we give ear to the last call. In the composure of our last breath And blush of heart, we let go.The milk of earth born kindness touches us Before adjoining us to the silent life; As if flitted by wings of singing angels, To trapeze our lives, the way of earth.You have passed through our door And our house will never be hallow So ride at anchor of your silent dreams, Rejoice in your dominion of eternal life.Dedicated to my cousin, Emma Garcia Olguin who passed on at 2:00 AM Sunday, March 14, 1999Oscar S. Ramirez March 14, 1999