Benita Garcia

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Benita V. Garcia – 71 of La Mesilla passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the family home. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Johnny Patrick Garcia; parents: Gabriel and Josefita Valdez; sisters: Margaret Archuleta and Odelia Garcia; brother, Gusman Valdez and mother and father in law: Juan B. and Marina A. Garcia. "May their souls rest in peace." On the day of her passing she was happy caring for her beautiful flowers and grandchildren. Benita and her husband owned and operated Valley Monument Company for over 25 years. She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother and always gave her time freely to those she cared for. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Jose C. Garcia; children: Lucille Bustos and husband Jimmy of Arlington, TX, Joe Garcia and Jeanene Sparks, Paul Garcia and wife Lori, Julie Martinez and husband Ray and Phillip Garcia and wife Heather all of La Mesilla; brothers: Gabe Valdez and wife Margie of Albuquerque and Felix Valdez and wife Lorraine of Bernalillo; sister, Lillie Holcomb of Los Alamos; grandchildren: Jimmy, Jr., Mark, Dana, Christopher, Sean, Danna, Jodi Lynn, Mikayla, Kayanna, Jarrod , Jessica, Skylor, Mario and Mateo; numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives. A wake service will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Block-Salazar Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada with interment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be: Jimmy, Jr., Mark, Christopher, Sean, Jarrod, Skylor and Mario. The Rivera Family of Block-Salazar Mortuary. Telephone (505) 753-2288 or 1-800-443-4854.

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Name Benita Garcia
Date of Death April 12th, 2008
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Funeral Home Rivera Family Funeral Home - Santa Fe
Address 417 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe NM 87505
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Henrietta D. Larkin published a tribute .

TO ALL THE GARCIA FAMILY,

MY SINCEREST AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED YOU EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL TO HAVE LOST YOUR MOTHER. SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON AND PERHAPS THAT IS WHY SHE WENT SO SUDDENLY - NO SUFFERING.
MY APOLOGIES FOR NOT HAVING ACCOMPANIED YOU FOR HER SERVICES. HOWEVER I FOUND OUT TODAY. 04/21/08
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

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Paul Garcia published a tribute .

I USED TO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO YOU 8 YEARS AGO AND REMEMBER YOU AND BENITA. I WANT TO OFFER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MY CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOSS. BENITA WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. PAUL GARCIA

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Phyllis Sanchez/dennis Trujillo published a tribute .

Paul,Lori and the Entire Garcia Family

May God's Blessing be on you at this difficult time in your lives. A mother is the backbone of a family. God Bless you all...

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Alexandra Naranjo published a tribute .

Garcia Family. My sincere condolences at the loss of your loved one. I feel very blessed to have known the beautiful person that Bennie was. May God comfort you all in your time of need.

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Debbie Maes published a tribute .

May the Lord bless you and your family Jose. Benita will be missed by all of us, she touched alot of lives with her cheerful smile and gifts of laughter.

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Dianne Medina Barbosa published a tribute .

Joe, I am so sorry to read about your Mother's passing. She was such a good lady. My thoughts and prayers for you, your dad, your uncle Gabe (those of you that know), and the rest of the family. God bless, Dianne Medina Barbosa

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Max & Evelyn Valdez published a tribute .

Heather, Phil & Family,

We extend our sincere sympathy and prayers to you and your families at this time of loss.

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Mark Sena published a tribute .

Paul and Garcia Family,

My Condolences on your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

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Aquilino "arky" Valdez Jr. & Shelly Serna published a tribute .

Our sincere condolences go out to all the Garcia family on the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. We knoe you are all hurting but want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Benita is in Heaven with our Good Lord. She is in a better and safer place.

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Horace&agneda Garcia published a tribute .

It's so sad that Benie is gone. She was a cousin and a good friend also.But now we know that she's in a better place. We love her we are going to miss her alot. Agneda say's that she was her first friend she had when she married into the Garcia family. Our condolences

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Jesse Boies published a tribute .

Phillip Garcia and Family,

I am sorry for your loss but please know your mother is in a better place now and if you need anything at all don't hesitate to ask! I am sorry again Phil...Take care buddy. May God Bless Your Family!!

Jesse

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Angie Bravo-Pueblo published a tribute .

Jose, Lucille, Joe, Paul, Julie, and Phillip and your families: Mike and I were saddened by the loss of Bennie. Since Lucille and I have been best friends since junior high, Joe and Bennie have been like second parents to us, so wonderful and awesome to our family and especially to me. It hurt us to hear she is not here anymore. God be with you all at this time and give you the comfort you need to get through this. My dad Faustin sends his condolences too. We love you all and will continue praying for healing for you.
The Bravos

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Margaret published a tribute .

Tia Bennie was always one to make us smile. Now she's with Grandma, Grandpa and the rest of our family dancing and smiling at us.... She will be greatly missed.

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Greg And Julie Blanke published a tribute .

Joe and family, We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time.

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Marie Trujillo published a tribute .

IM VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF THIS WONDERFUL WOMEN. I HAD JUST MEET HER, A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO WHEN I WENT TO GO ORDER MY BROTHERS HEAD STONE, AND SHE HELPED ME CHOOSE IT. I WAS HAVING A HARD TIME AND SHE WAS A BLESSING TOO ME. IT SEEMED THAT GOD PUT HER ON MY PATH AND SHE TOLD ME, HITA DON'T WORRY LET'S SEE WHAT WE FIND. AND WE DID. IM VERY GREATFUL, IT'S SAD TO LOSE A SPECIAL PERSON THAT GIVES AN EXTRA MILE FOR SOMEONE SHE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW. I WAS BLESSED THAT GOD PUT HER IN MY PATH. IN THE TIME OF TROUBLE AND SADNESS.
BENITA WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY ME. MAY GOD BLESS YOU, AND JUST REMEMBER THAT YOUR MOM WAS A GREAT WOMEN SHE TOUCHED ALOT HEARTS AS SHE TOUCHED MINE...

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Cathy Herrera And Family published a tribute .

My Prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of loss. May God Bless You All.

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Angie Casados-Ceballes published a tribute .

Primo Cree & family

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My love and prayers are with you.

God bless.

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Creselda Marquez Diosdado published a tribute .

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Orlie published a tribute .

AUNTIE BENNIE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH, SHE WAS VERY UNIQUE AND ALWAYS HELPED EVERYONE. TIO CREE MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND ALL OF MY COUSINS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

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Louis And Zelda Jaramillo & Family published a tribute .

Joe and Family, Our Prayers are with you during this sad time. We all feel the loss of our friend, Benita. May God Bless you all. We know that Benita is in Heaven with our Lord.

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La Mesilla-San Pedro Vol. Fire Dept published a tribute .

Garcia Family, Please accept our sincere condolences. Benita, Thank you for being instrumental in starting our Fire Department and being our friend. We will miss you at our annual Picnic.

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Linda K. Ware published a tribute .

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God Bless and Keep you all.

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Julia Gallegos published a tribute .

Dear Joe and family,
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Bennie. I can imagine the hurt you are experiencing. May God in his Glory give you
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Julia

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