Maria Garcia

Going Home Maria Natividad Garcia at a beautiful age of 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and some of her children on October 22, 2010. Born in Capitan, NM on the 30th of May 1937 Maria married Julian Padilla Garcia in 1951 from Capitan New Mexico then moved to Dexter New Mexico to start her family and then later moved to Tatum New Mexico to raise her 9 children. In December 1971, Maria and Julian moved to Roswell which has been her place of residence for the past 40 years. A wonderful wife and partner to her husband Julian of 59 years. Maria unselfishly devoted her life in supporting her husband in all of his endeavors and in raising their nine children. Maria will always be remembered for her unconditional love to her husband and lifetime friend Julian. Maria, a special mother to 9 children and all who had their unique bond with her. Her tireless support to all of her children contributed to their success and made her proud of each and everyone one of them. A loving grandmother to 73 grand and great grandchildren, Maria had a special passion for all of her grandchildren and cherished and loved each and every one of them and their grandmother will be sorely missed. Maria is survived by her husband, Julian; 6 sons, Robert and wife Lisa from Roswell, Jack from Houston Texas, Edward and wife Tian from China, David and wife HyeJa from Seoul Korea, Danny from Brisbane Australia, and Perry from Midland Texas; 3 daughters; Helen Wallace and husband Myron from Albuquerque, Cindy Henson and husband Billy from Hagerman, Sarah Castro and husband Chris from Roswell; 29 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren; one sister Cecilia Urban and husband Johnnie; one brother Tom Fresquez and wife Sally; and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents Tomas Fresquez and Teresa; sisters Ramona Miller and Betty and husband Lonny Quiroz and great grandson Aiden Cartier. Pall Bearers are grandsons: Bobby Garcia John Michael Garcia Joshua Henson Billy Ray Henson Steven Garcia Michael Garcia Honorary Pall Bearers are grandsons: Aaron Lopez Timothy Garcia Edward Garcia David Garcia Daniel Garcia Julian Castro We would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Vijay Chechani for caring after Maria for over 20 years. With his caring nature, Dr Chechani has provided many years of compassionate and professional care to our mother that provided her with the quality of life and with his diligence as a doctor he gave us more time with her. We would also like to thank the staff from Vista Care that helped to make her last days easier. We appreciate the compassion that Anita expressed every week. You were a blessing to all of us. Rosary at 7:00 pm Oct. 26, 2010 at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory Funeral Service at 10:00 Oct. 27, 2010 at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory Interment at Hagerman Cemetery Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory. Natividad Years ago in Capitan…a place not far, A handsome young man made a wish on a star. “A beautiful woman”, he shouted out loud, “A wife, a mother, a family”…so proud. Sixty years have passed and that love still carries, The Memories…the Bond…a Lasting Marriage. In life this mother has experienced great joy, Her firstborn a son…a fine boy. A mom with a smiles this child she bore, God’s gift from heaven, now five sons more! The Lord in HIS grace looked down from above, More blessings from glory, three daughters to love. Now a family complete, her life is made full, Her children, a treasure, to her all a jewel. Her journey a rough one---some days seem long, But always a mother, determined and strong. This story I give you of a wonderful mother, Her name, a special one, NATIVIDAD….. Like no other. Becky Garcia

Maria Garcia

May 30, 1937 - October 22, 2010