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Patricia Garcia "Pat", age 57, was born February 15, 1948 to Manuel A. and Caroline V. Garcia in Alamosa, Colorado. She passed away, Tuesday, December 13, 2005 in Albuquerque. Pat was the eldest of six siblings. She graduated from Dulce High School in 1966 and went on to receive her education in Nursing. Her last years of employment were in the capacity of Psychiatric Nurse at Memorial Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital, having retired as an RN. Preceding her in death were her parents, Manuel A. and Caroline V. Garcia and her infant sister, Juanita. Pat is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph A. Garcia of Albuquerque; one sister, Martha Naranjo and husband Robert of Rio Rancho, NM, four brothers, Nick Garcia and wife Lori of Abilene, KS., Frank Garcia and wife Rose-Ellen of Espanola, NM, Leroy Garcia and wife Beverly and George H. Garcia of Alamosa, CO; godparents, David and Conseulo Gallegos; a close and well loved friend, Ruby Garcia; nephews, Michael Garcia and wife Kelly, Nick Garcia and Dakota Garcia; nieces, Amy Federico, Rebecca Naatz, Audra Garcia and Summer Garcia; many extended family members. Those of us who knew Pat will always remember her as a loving and caring individual who was devoted to her husband, family, faith and career. Her greatest pride and joy were her grandnieces and nephew, Megan, Brendon, Tara and Rory Garcia of Rio Rancho, NM. A Rosary will be recited in Albuquerque at San Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 8321 Camino San Martin SW., on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 7:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial and Burial will be held in Alamosa, Colorado. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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