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Obituary for GARCIA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday December 11, 2012

GARCIA, JANET L. age 63, passed on to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 9, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on September 14, 1949 and lived her early years in a military family in many different locations. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Miles Wall, and her brother, Joseph Allen Wall. She is survived by her husband: Alexander T. (Tom) Garcia of Albuquerque; father: Joseph A. Wall and wife Cheryl of Albuquerque; son: Michael P. Huffman and wife Jenna of Hillsboro, OR; step-children: Amy Yocom and husband Ronnie, Sarah Garcia, Thomas Garcia and wife Luz, Steven Garcia and Shauna of Albuquerque; and grandchildren: Casey Mangano, Leonard Mangano, Rhiannon Mangano, Natasha Garcia, and Kaeley Yocom. Janet loved animals and people. She raised Love Birds and Parrots. She won many awards for her beautiful Love Birds. She was a longtime member of the New Mexico Bird Club and the African Love Bird Society. She would never turn down a chance to help or rescue an animal in need. She will be missed by family and her many friends. A private gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Please visit Janet's online guestbook at www.Reflectionoflife.com REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations Louis & Gloria Salazar 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777