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Obituary for GARCIA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday January 25, 2012

TEODORITA MAEZ Was born January 6, 1928 in San Acacia, New Mexico. She passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at her residence. Teodorita was preceded in death by her beloved Martin LaGrange; sister, Charlotte Garcia; two brothers, Enrique Maez and Perfecto Maez and two grandsons, Rosendo R. Cruz and Zachary P. Cruz. She is survived by her children: eight daughters, Mary Paiz, MaryAnn Cruz and husband Roy, Bernadette Trujillo and husband Leo, Josie Barboa, Christine DuBois and husband Mark, Valerie Mata and husband Lucio, Sybil LaGrange and Michelle LaGrange; one son, Martin LaGrange; 25 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; as well as other family members and friends who loved her and will miss her greatly. Visitation and Services will be held at Praise and Worship Center, 3044 Isleta Blvd. SW. A Visitation and Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The final visitation will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 10:00 immediately followed by the Funeral Service. Burial will then take place at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery, off of Coors and Arenal SW. Pallbearers will be Martin LaGrange, Anthony LaGrange, Carlos Barboa, Martin LaGrange Jr, Anthony Paiz and Paul Garcia. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008