MARIA FRANCISCA OBREGON "KIKA" GARCIA

1932 - 2015

MARIA FRANCISCA OBREGON "KIKA" GARCIA obituary, 1932-2015, McAllen, TX

BORN

1932

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Memorial Funeral Home - Edinburg

208 E Canton Road

Edinburg, Texas

MARIA GARCIA Obituary

MARIA FRANCISCA "KIKA" OBREGON GARCIA 4/2/32-1/17/2015 Francisca "Kika" Garcia journeyed home to the arms of Jesus on January 17, 2015 at the age of 82 in Edinburg, Texas. She leaves a legacy of love and selflessness having touched the lives of many through her great acts of service and kindness. Kika lived in Edinburg, TX the majority of her life. She was very proud to be an Associate of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. She was an honorary member of the Altar Society at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She worked for several years as a teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic School, followed by many years as a special education teacher with Mission Independent School District having retired in May 2000 after 21years of service. Kika's greatest loves, were God, her beloved husband Silvestre, who preceded her in death in 2008, and all of her family. Kika also had a very special and great love for children. She was the oldest of 12 siblings and adored her mother and father. She was proud to be the oldest and in this way God set the stage for the impact she would have on countless children who would cross her path throughout the course of her life. Kika often told stories of her joy in using money she earned to buy baby clothes for her youngest siblings or helping her beloved "Mama" to look out for them. She greatly loved all of her nieces and nephews and made it a point to pray for them and remember them on their birthdays and anniversaries with a call or a card. She had many godchildren whom she loved and she had a positive impact on the lives of countless students from Sacred Heart and St. Joseph both in school and religious education. Additionally she had great love for children with intellectual and physical disabilities and was passionate about focusing on their strengths and teaching them to believe in themselves. Perhaps the greatest example of her gift for working with the children was the tremendous impact she had on her grandchildren. No doubt her 9 grandchildren (range 19 yrs to 6 months) were her greatest treasures. She had a way of making each of them feel they were the most special. She was an amazing listener, they always knew how much she believed in them and they could always count on her prayers. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfonso and Bernarda Obregon, her husband, Deacon Silvestre Garcia and her sister, Bernard Mary Obregon, R.S.M. Left to cherish her memory are siblings: Mary O. (+Gus) Sanchez of Houston, Sister Olivia Obregon R.S.M. of Laredo, Dominga Obregon of Edinburg, Gilberto (Nancy) Obregon of Sharyland, Eligio (Irene) Obregon of San Antonio, Marta O. (Mickey) French of Killeen, Roberto (Ofelia) Obregon of Pharr, Ana (+Joe) Perez of Pharr and Zita (Ron) Colvin of Edinburg; her four sons: Deacon Silvestre (Lucy) Garcia of Edinburg, Gerardo "Jerry" (Grace) Garcia of San Antonio, TX, Michael (Jessie) Garcia of Seguin and Jaime "Jimmy" (Dolly) Garcia of Austin. Additionally, she leaves 9 grandchildren (Aaron-19, Isabela-15, Teresa-14, Carolina-11, Cailyn-9, Ana Lucille-6, Mathew-5, Maria-4 and Emily-5 months) to carry on her legacy of love for Jesus and selfless dedication and service to others. Kika will be greatly missed by her family and all those who knew her. Please join our family as we celebrate Kika's life and give thanks for the 82 years in which He blessed us with her presence. Viewing will take place on Monday, January 19, 2015, from 5 to 9 pm with a 7 pm Rosary at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. Funeral mass will take place Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 10 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edinburg, TX with interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Edinburg. Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg, TX. Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

Published by The Monitor on Jan. 18, 2015.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for MARIA GARCIA

Not sure what to say?





My grandmother is my angel. My family has always said her prayers were a direct line to heaven. She knew my heart in a way that no one else did, and I feel her presence with me in the hardest times. Her and my grandfather continue to be my greatest spiritual role models, and I feel profoundly blessed to have had them to lead the way for my family.

Abel Francisco (fka Isabela) Garcia

Family

January 8, 2024

Sly, Jerry, Michael & Jimmy,
Our sincerest condolences to you, your spouses and children. Our mothers were close friends and I can picture her sweet smile at every St. Joseph school and church activity. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you during this difficult time.

Steve & Cindy Reyna Collins

January 27, 2015

We were honored to be Padrinos at Kika and Deacon Silvestre's wedding. We were blessed to have been very close to them all through their marriage and lives. They will forever be in our hearts because they were a big part of our lives. We will continue to support and pray for you, their beautiful family. Sincerely, Deacon Joe A. and Estella Solis & Family.

January 21, 2015

My prayers to the family. Mrs. Garcia was my 2nd grade teacher at Sacred Heart School and also my godmother at my First Communion. May she rest in peace. God Bless.

Annita Rangel

January 20, 2015

Prayers to the family. Mrs. Garcia was my 2nd grade teacher at Sacred Heart School and also my godmother at my First Communion. May she rest in peace. God Bless.

January 20, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Oscar Jr & Carla Trevino

January 20, 2015

Jerry & Grace and family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers. We loved to see your Mom at the children's liturgy watching your beautiful family.
We will miss her too.
All our Prayers and Love
Michael & Karen Sanchez

Michael & Karen Sanchez

January 19, 2015

Our deepest condolences to The Garcia Family. Our heartfelt THANKS to Mrs. Garcia for all the dedicated years of service to the children/students of MCISD. R.I.P. from the Garza Family & The Gonzalez Family

Dahlia Garza

January 19, 2015

Our deepest condolences to The Garcia Family. Our heartfelt Thanks to Mrs. Garcia for her services to all the students that were under her direction at MCISD. RIP. from The Garza Family

Dahlia Garza

January 19, 2015

Garcia and Obregon Family.

My prayers and thoughts are with you. What good memories of Miss Obregon as I knew her at Sacred Heart School and as "Kika" growing up as friends of her siblings and cousins; Robert, Ana, Zita and cousin Joey. She continued to be my spiritual inspiration in high school and college. I will always remember her.

Richard Navarro

Richard Navarro

January 18, 2015

Madrina Kika , will forever be in our hearts. I am blessed and privelidged to be her godson. May GOD be with you and your family. She led by example. We need to follow GOD and live the way she lived her life.
Love,
Nick Cantu Jr. and family

January 18, 2015

Another beautiful soul has been called home. She will always live in our memories.

Noemi Lopez

January 18, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Roy & Norma Martinez

January 18, 2015

Showing 1 - 13 of 13 results

Make a Donation
in MARIA GARCIA's name

Memorial Events
for MARIA GARCIA

Jan

19

Viewing

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Memorial Funeral Home - Edinburg

208 E Canton Road, Edinburg, TX 78539

Jan

19

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Memorial Funeral Home - Edinburg

208 E Canton Road, Edinburg, TX 78539

Jan

20

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Edinburg, TX

Jan

20

Interment

Hillcrest Memorial Park

Edinburg, TX

Funeral services provided by:

Memorial Funeral Home - Edinburg

208 E Canton Road, Edinburg, TX 78539

How to support MARIA's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor MARIA GARCIA's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored