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Bonnie Garcia Obituary
Bonnie Luisa Garcia, 64, passed away on April 6, 2016 in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Bonnie should be remembered for the things she taught all of us. She lived for others and in doing so lived a life full of love, shared joys and sorrows, and cherished memories in the hearts of all who were lucky enough to know her. She took every opportunity to turn things into a lesson. She showed all of her daughters how to be moms because for Bonnie, there was one thing she valued most, and that was her family. She showed all of her kids how to be a good partner. She showed everyone she met how to be a good person.
Taking care of other people was always a priority for her and she passed that on to everyone she came across. She didn't just take lemons and make lemonade; she took lemons and made lemonade to drink along with some green chile and homemade tortillas to eat. Strength and kindness were her calling cards. Her love for her family, her friends, and her willingness to help others is the legacy Bonnie will leave behind her, and we're all richer for having known her. That's what we need to remember, and if we live that, she'll never truly be gone.
The Rosary for Bonnie Garcia will be recited at 7:00 pm, Friday, April 8, 2016 at Our Lady Of The Light Catholic Church in La Luz by Freddie Pacheco. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Our Lady Of The Light Catholic Church in La Luz with Father Theophine Okator, Celebrant.
Burial will take place at a later date at Our Lady Of The Light Catholic Cemetery.
The Garcia family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Hamilton-O'Dell Funeral Home to direct the arrangements.
To sign the online register book, please visit www.hamiltonodell.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Vincent Silva
May 10, 2016
What a shock to find out about her passing. I will always remember her dedication to the APS school district. May God comfort the family during this difficult time. I will always have fond memories of Bonnie.
SA
May 3, 2016
Please be comforted by the fact that God cares about you personally and will help you get through your grief. He says "I have heard your prayers. I have seen your tears."- 2 Kings 20:5
April 27, 2016
I did not know Bonnie Luisa Garcia but from what I read she definitely has Christ-like qualities which is what our Heavenly Father requests of us. I truly hope God has her in his book of remembrance.. 1 John 2:17 NWT
D.L.
Diana Hamilton
April 20, 2016
Bonnie Garica was a wonderful and talented person. It was always a pleasure to have her visit or call usually regarding her children. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Dale Emmert
April 19, 2016
Bonnie was kind, caring, loving and gracious. We will miss her.
-Dale and Cindy
Lisa Lopez
April 11, 2016
The funniest memory for me was when she was going into surgery, she asked the anesthesiologist and the surgeon if they were single. When I got in to see her she asked me if I had seen the doctors because they were cute AND SINGLE! Lol. I asked her if she was trying to set me up? She said ummm huh.....yes! Lol I will miss you dearly Tia...love you!!
Karen Couch
April 11, 2016
I will always remember the laughter and the tears I shared with Bonnie Garcia. Although she worked "for me," I always told her we "worked together. " She was loyal to a fault and loved, loved, her family.
I will never forget the day I hired her as my secretary at Yucca Elementary. She was smart, motivated, a great writer and editor, and more than anything incredibly funny. Later, she shared her surprise at being offered the job because she thought I was "too much of a cheerleader" to even consider hiring someone like her! We both laughed about it through the years. I will say this, hiring Bonnie was the best decision I ever made. She followed me to central office and continued to be a great support.
After I left Alamogordo, we always found time to talk to one another about school and family. I will miss her laughter and her friendship. Sending my love to the family as I know your loss is great. I pray you will find strength in her memory and in all of the blessings she shared with others. She was a blessing to me in many, many ways. Thank you for sharing her with me!
Linda Bynum
April 10, 2016
Oh how I loved Bonnie! Her love for her precious family was a bright spot in all our lives. Speaking of each of you brought a twinkle to her eye. Know memories of her will give you strength through the coming days.
Larry and Patsy Avila
April 9, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you!
Kathryn Martinez
April 9, 2016
We are deeply saddened to hear of Bonnies passing and we regret that our family was not able to attend her life celebration. Bonnie and the Garcia family will remain in our prayers.
Sam, Carmen and the Martinez family
Helen Mitchell
April 9, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Bonnie was a wonderful lady who always had a smile for everyone she met. Remember the laughter, smiles, and memories, and she will live forever in your hearts.
Jo Ann Balboa-Dryer
April 9, 2016
Bonnie and I went to school together, she will always be remembered as a good friend. My heart felt prayer to the family. God always takes the best.
Marcy Garwood
April 9, 2016
Bonnie was the sweetest lady. My condolences to the family. May God bless the family and give you all strength.
April 8, 2016
I am so, so sorry. Bonnie was always so kind to me, always had a smile. And she always had a snip of news about her family. A very special lady, for sure.
My prayers are with you all.
Colleen Teske
Laura Lopez
April 8, 2016
My condolences and thoughts are with you Garcia family. Through her heart, I got to know how important and what you all meant to her. She was a true friend and I will miss her immensely.
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