Mary O. Garcia
Obituary
Mary O. Garcia, went home to be with our Lord Jesus and her beloved Manuel on Feb., 7, 2023, with her loved ones at her side.
She was the most amazing wife, mother, Vo, great-grandma and friend. Mary and Manuel lived the American dream. They came to America in 1959 as immigrants from the Azores, Portugal.
They both worked for Gonzales High School for over 30 years and built a beautiful life in Gonzales.
Mary is survived by her only child, Lucille, "Lucy" Stewart; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Kevin, Tracy (Rusty), Ashlyn, Paxton, Haylee, Ryann, Mason; her goddaughters, Elaine & Julie; godson, Roger; brother, Tony; numerous nieces, nephews, sisters in-laws and cousins.
Mary will truly be missed by all.
We would like to thank Dr. Ponzio and her staff at VNA/Hospice, Fr. Miguel, Father Mike, Sister Mercy, Cris, Lupe, Lizo, and our church family, Amanda Bassetti, Pete Colburn, the Gonzales Fire Department and Police Department, the Adventure Seeking Seniors Group, Phil Woodyard of Woodyard Funeral Home, our amazing neighbors and friends who have all helped us during this difficult time.
Rosary and Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at St Theodore's Catholic Church on 116 Belden St. in Gonzales; followed with burial at the Gonzales Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial at the parish hall.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St Theodore's Catholic Church.
Published in Salinas Valley Tribune · February 13, 2023