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Darlene Monica Garcia, formally Monica Taptto, loving mother and grandmother went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 in Lubbock, TX. Monica was born on October 11, 1951 in Richmond, CA. She was preceded in death by her brother, Peter John; and daughter, Darnell Lee Taptto. She leaves behind five loving grandchildren, Anita Victorino, Delores Victorino, Craig Victorino, Jalen Taptto and Xavier Taptto; two sisters, Joyce Charlie and Imogene (Mo) Sherman; two brothers, Joseph Edward (Guts) and Paul Juan; father, John Rey; and mother, Elizabeth Lowden; two children, Alisa Juana and Luke (Lukah) Jonah Taptto; and many relatives. Monica graduated from Albuquerque High in 1969 and attended Haskell Indian Jr. College-bus. in Lawrence, KS. She was an accomplished pottery designer and loved the arts & crafts shows. She also was employed as a secretary on various occasions and enjoyed waitressing. She became an avid sports enthusiast. Especially for Santa Fe Indian School Lady Braves Basketball, whom her granddaughter was a member of. She fought a long and courageous battle with diabetes. She will be greatly missed by all. Mass will be celebrated March 27, 2004 at St. Maria Church in McCarty, NM at 9:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Acomita Cemetery. Thanks to everyone for their help and support. The numerous friends in Oklahoma will miss her very much. A special thank you to Toby Aaron Blackstarr of Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home, El Paso, TX. Also the DCI Clinic for Diabetes for their continued war against diabetes- David L. Taptto, former husband, caretaker and friend.
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