Mary Garcia obituary: Mary Garcia's Obituary, Topeka

In Memory Of
Mary Boniface Garcia
1928 - 2017

Obituary photo of Mary Garcia, Topeka-KS
Obituary photo of Mary Garcia, Topeka-KS

In Memory Of
Mary Boniface Garcia
1928 - 2017

Mary Boniface Garcia, 88, Topeka, passed away at home on Thursday, March 9, 2017.

She was born May 14, 1928, in Eudora, Kansas, the daughter of Ralphal and Magdalene (Gutierrez) Huerta.

Mary worked at King Radio and later La Siesta Foods where she retired.

Mrs. Garcia was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Lawrence and Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Topeka.

Mary married Frank Garcia on November 10, 1944 at St. John’s Catholic Church. He preceded her in death in 1983. She was also preceded in death by four children: Rose Ayala, Frankie Jr., Lanny and John Garcia and one sister, Margaret Villegas.

Survivors include five children: Chris Garcia, Debbie Garcia, Tina Garcia, Ruth Torres and Mark Garcia; two sisters: Terry Gallegos and Jenny Barajas; 29 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at St. John's Catholic Church, 1229 Vermont Street, Lawrence. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Lawrence.

A Rosary will be prayed at 6 pm on Friday, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel where the family will receive friends until 8 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association, 608 West Douglas Avenue, Suite 100, Wichita, Kansas, 67203.

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Mary Boniface Garcia, 88, Topeka, passed away at home on Thursday, March 9, 2017.

She was born May 14, 1928, in Eudora, Kansas, the daughter of Ralphal and Magdalene (Gutierrez) Huerta.

Mary worked at King Radio and later La Siesta Foods where she retired.

Mrs. Garcia was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Lawrence and Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Topeka.

Mary married Frank Garcia on November 10, 1944 at St. John’s Catholic Church. He preceded her in death in 1983. She was also preceded in death by four children: Rose Ayala, Frankie Jr., Lanny and John Garcia and one sister, Margaret Villegas.

Survivors include five children: Chris Garcia, Debbie Garcia, Tina Garcia, Ruth Torres and Mark Garcia; two sisters: Terry Gallegos and Jenny Barajas; 29 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at St. John's Catholic Church, 1229 Vermont Street, Lawrence. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Lawrence.

A Rosary will be prayed at 6 pm on Friday, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel where the family will receive friends until 8 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association, 608 West Douglas Avenue, Suite 100, Wichita, Kansas, 67203.

To leave a message for the family please click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Rosary

Friday, March 17, 2017 from 6:00pm to 6:20pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
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Visitation

Friday, March 17, 2017 from 6:20pm to 8:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
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Service

Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 11:00am
St. John's Catholic Church, 1229 Vermont Street, Lawrence, KS

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family

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