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Felissa M. Garcia April 18, 1966 - December 15, 2010 On Wednesday, December 15, 2010, our beloved and beautiful Felissa, surrounded by her loving family, went into the enlightenment of Our Lord, Jesus Christ and His Father. Felissa leaves behind many loved ones who will miss her lively, courageous, daring and masterful approach to living life to the fullest. She had a contagious sense of humor and loved laughing. For Felissa, impossible was nothing. Knowing her was an experience unto itself for she was a unique and generous human being. She always believed in and encouraged others in their dreams. Felissa never refused those in need. It was her calling to help families and those who were undergoing difficult periods in their lives. Her unparalleled skills, coupled with her humanity, made her the extraordinary person that she was. Felissa was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Gaspar and Luciana Garcia. Felissa was a professional dancer in the disciplines of classical ballet and ballet folklorico. She was the original founder of Baila! Baila! Dance Academy. Felissa's artistic talents include several years as a disc jockey for various local Spanish and English radio stations and was a sought after talent for her excellent voice recordings in television and radio. Felissa graduated from the University of New Mexico with a double major in Psychology, BA and Political Science, BA Cum Laude and Dean's List honor. She then went on to graduate with a Juris Doctorate from the UNM School of Law. She was a Board Certified Family Law Specialist, a distinguished lecturer for Barbri, and an inspiring lector at her perish, San Felipe de Neri Church in Old Town. She is the founder and managing partner of The Family Law Firm, P.C.. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She was continually willing to make sacrifices on behalf of her children. She adored her pets. Felissa is survived by her devoted and loving husband Ronald Santiago; She is also survived by daughters, Natasha Moharter and husband Robert, Zoya Lozoya and Katherine Kelley; her grandchildren, Anthony and Amorie; her mother Luciana Romero Garcia; siblings, Sadie Marrufo, Vincent, Lucia Garcia Cook, Rosario, Martina and Ted Kirk, Crista and Louis Garcia, Israela Garcia, Joanetta and Robert Bruhn, Joshua and Antoinette Garcia; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends who loved her very much. Felissa was immensely proud of her three daughters, in whom her legacy lives on. She inspired each of them to follow in her footsteps and excel in academia, the performing arts, and the love of life. She was preceded in her passing by her father Gaspar Garcia Jr.; her brother Gaspar Garcia III; her sister Angelita; and her brother-in-law Glen Hanlon. Felissa taught us to trust God always, even in the darkest hours. She was a devoted child of God and encouraged all in the faith, hope, and love of Jesus Christ. Rosary Vigil on Tuesday evening, December 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., and Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m., at San Felipe De Neri Church in Old Town, Albuquerque.
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