Connie Mary Garcia

Connie Mary Garcia

March 03, 1934 - October 30, 2013

Connie Mary Garcia

March 03, 1934 - October 30, 2013

Obituary

GARCIA, Connie M., resident of Mission Viejo for 23 years, passed away on October 30, 2013. Born in Los Angeles, California on March 3, 1934. Preceded in death by beloved husband of nearly 51 years, Leo Garcia, Jr. Survived by sons Ernest, Dennis, and Stephen Garcia and daughters-in-law Leackhena and Danielle Garcia. Grandmother to Breonna, Cassandra, Nikki Ann, Dylan, Kyana, and Kai Garcia and Lucas Keita Cassell. Great-grandmother to Jayden Garcia, William Jr. and Miles Galbraith, and Gabriel Garcia.

Mrs. Garcia, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, held a Bachelor’s Degree from California State University, Los Angeles and a Master’s Degree from California State University, Fullerton. She was also the first Mexican American schoolteacher to work in the Glendale Unified School District. Mrs. Garcia, a woman of strong Catholic faith, touched countless lives through her counseling practice, volunteerism, and church activities. Through various organizations, she committed her time to counseling and mentoring troubled youth and those battling addiction. Her home was always open to anyone in need. Mrs. Garcia will be remembered for her dedication to her family, church, clients, and community.

Rosary: Wednesday, November 6, 7:00 pm O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills. Funeral Mass: Thursday, November 7, 10:00 am Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church, 21682 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, followed by burial ceremony at Ascension Cemetery, 24754 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest. The family requests donations to the charity of your choice.

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4 responses to Connie Mary Garcia

  1. Pat Garcia says:

    Dear FAMILY of Connie,
    So many, many memories of Connie–all wonderful. Her beauty, of course, but it was not only her outer, physical beauty, but even more importantly and more lasting was her inner
    beauty: her deep faith in God; her love for all of the family, dear Leo, “you guys”, so near and dear to her heart: Ernest, Dennis, and Stephen; her precious grandchildren: Cassie, Breona, Nikki, Dylan, Lucas, Kyana, and Kai; and her wonderful great grandsons: Jaden,
    Will, and Miles:>) Connie’s love was so great that it spread to friends, some from her girl-hood and school years. Looking back at her education and her volunteer work, it’s easy to see that Connie loved all of God’s people, especially any that were troubled, broken, poor, or confused.

    Each of you have truly been blessed by God with the presence and example of your Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma in your lives!! You may get many graces from God through her, in return for the devotion, care, and love you poured out on her over the past
    years—especially the past months!! (Yes, of course, the orange toenails, too, Cassie and Breona:>) May her awesome example of living inspire each one of you for ages to come!

    We love you very much, each one of you, and we pray for you often. Remember, we are
    just a phone call and a couple hours away.
    Love and prayers,
    Uncle Tom and Aunt Pat

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  3. Ernest says:

    I love you mom…I miss you.

  4. F.L.O says:

    Wish i could of met you..i’ve heard nothing but good about you and i feel a lot of you is within me …May you rest in peace.

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