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Obituary for GARCIA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday July 22, 2004

Velma Garcia passed away on July 18, 2004 at the age of 51. She is survived by her loving husband, Paul Garcia; their three children, Vanessa Romero and husband, Lawrence Romero, Paul Garcia Jr., and Sarah Garcia; and four grandchildren, Mercedes "Tishy" Garcia, Lynae Garcia, Lorenzo Romero, and Marcus Romero; two brothers, Joe Chavez and wife, Annie Chavez, Richard Chavez and wife, Margie Chavez; one sister, Criselda Zamora and husband, Edwin Zamora; and many other family members and friends. Pallbearers will be Lawrence Romero, Lawrence Chavez, Daniel Garcia, Fransico Garcia, Edwin Zamora II, David Montoya, and alternate pallbearer, Manuelito Baldonado. There was a viewing Wednesday, July 21, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Family Church, the rosary will follow, at 7:00 p.m. A second viewing will be held, Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 8:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church, with a Mass starting at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetary. Arrangements by: Direct Funeral Services, 343-8008.