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Donna Garcea Obituary
Resident of San Jose
96, died peacefully October 16, 2010 at Watsonville Residential Assisted Living in Watsonville, California.
She is survived by her daughter, Leona August (Pat), sons Larry Garcea, Gregory Garcea (Charlotte), grandchildren Deborah Livermore (Jayson), Dianna Skillicorn (James), Donna (Jesse) Hughes, Steven Garcea. She is also survived by her great grandchildren: Jennifer and Jared Livermore, Russell August, Thomas Skillicorn, Mason Hughes, her sister Barbara Domitrovich and 22 nieces and nephews.
Donna was predeceased by her husband Pat Garcea, grandson, Mark Patrick August, parents Vincent and Kata Domitrovich, eight sisters and two brothers.
Visitation will be at noon, service at 1 P.M. on October 21, 2010 at Lima Family Mortuary, 466 North Winchester Blvd. Santa Clara, California 95050. Burial immediately following the service will be at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, 490 Lincoln, Santa Clara 95050.
Condolences may be offered at www.limafamily santaclara.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna Garcea
Loren Parker
October 20, 2010
Our thoughts and sympathies are with you all as you go through this difficult time.
May you all find the strength and comfort to embrace this time as a celebration of Donna's life. Most Sincerely, Loren Parker & Jacqueline Haas
Gary Migliuri
October 19, 2010
'"Dear Aunt Donna, your spirit of passing has touched me. I will always have fond memories of my few visits to your home in San Jose, CA...your warm hospitality ,wonderful cooking,and love for family. In upmost certainty those pearly gates to heaven were swung wide open for you, may your soul eternally rest in peace." Gary M. Migliuri (Spokane,WA)
Ron Stenn
October 19, 2010
To the entire Garcea and extended families, my sincere condolences. I’m a friend and classmate of Donnas’ son Greg, who I’ve actually known since early grade school. Having spent a good amount of time with Greg means that I also spent time with Pat and Donna. Donna was strong willed yet had a very calming way about her. Instead of getting angry with Greg, she’d just roll her eyes and sigh. Always upbeat and approaching the glass as more than half full.
I’m not sure if she ever knew my first name as she always referred to me as “Stan”, which is very close to my last name Stenn. I’m sure she picked it up from Gregey (as she often called him) as he vaulted out the garage door muttering “I’m going to see Stenn.” Having lost my Mother 2 years ago, I know how difficult this can be. It’s that feeling of being alone. But you’re not alone. You’ve always got friends and family to talk with and to share lots of memories with. Besides I don’t think Donna would appreciate anyone feeling sorry for her nor themselves. Much like Donnas’ journey, we are all here for what feels like a brief moment in time, and the older I get the more I’ve come to realize it. You just keep putting one foot in front of the other just as Donna did all her life. May God bless you all.
October 19, 2010
Dear children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of Donna Garcea,
Although I met Mrs Garcea when I visited my friend, Leona, many years ago, I did not really get to know her. But, as I read the beautiful obituary describing how she faced the difficulties and hardships in her young and elder life with courage and quiet determination, I felt pride that my friend Leona had been privileged to have such a good mother. Thank you for describing her life. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren have a wonderful role model to appreciate and imitate. My prayers are with your family.
Liz Baker
Lori Holmes
October 18, 2010
Greg & All Garcea Family:
I know how much a "Mother" means to loose, my thoughts and prayers are with you all! Remember the happy times, they surely will keep you going. And Donna alive in your hearts.
Much Love, Lori Holmes
Bob Holmes
October 18, 2010
A very proud & dignified lady. Always friendly & had a smile to share. God Bless you, Donna (Mrs. G.)
Leona August
October 17, 2010
Mom, you were a true lady, always kind, neatly dressed and ready to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it, especially our family. You were not a complainer and just did what needed to be done. No matter how tough life was at times, you were always there for me. I will love you forever.
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