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Obituary for GARCIA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday March 07, 2012

TERESA K. Age 57, passed peacefully on March 4, 2012. Teresa was born on February 5, 1955, in Albuquerque, to Flaviano and Billie Lou Sanchez. Teresa is survived by her husband Jerry Garcia; her two children, Matt Mashburn and Kellie Latona; two brothers, Flaviano and Scott Sanchez; two sisters, Martha Sanchez and Rebecca Spraggins; a son and daughter-in-law; four grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and an array of friends and loved ones. Teresa is also survived by her wonderful caregivers, Nancy Yelton, Troy Abeyta and Keli Knaplan. She was preceded in death by her parents. Teresa was a loving mother, wife, sister, grandmother and friend. She possessed a deep passion for learning and teaching in addition to a thirst for knowledge. She was an accomplished educator and maintained a devotion to bilingual education. Teresa was a graduate of ENMU, earning both her BA and M.Ed there. Teresa was an East Mountain resident for most of her life and was married to her loving husband Jerry for 11 years. Teresa's love for family and friends, her fondness for reading and gardening are among her charms that will be sorely missed. Her radiant smile and laugh are irreplaceable and will live on within us. At 10:00 am on Friday, March 9, 2012, a Memorial service will be held at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Carlisle Chapel. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Teresa's care entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110 505-884-1188