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Eva Garcia Obituary

Garcia, Eva Karkula
Eva was born on March 8, 1926 in Wesleco Texas to John and Bessie Karkula. She is preceded in death by her sister Helen and two brothers Richard and Harold. She is survived by former husband Joe A. Garcia, brothers (Martin and Ernie), sisters (Melva, Anna, Gracie and Delia). Four children (Joe Jr. (Idona), Harold James (Betty), Jacob (Cecilia) and Joyce Vela (Steve), ten grandchildren Manuel, Jason, Andy, Javier, Jalin, Jacob Jr., Herlinda Ortega, Stephanie, Laurie and Steve Vela and eleven great grand children. Eva is a long time resident of Chandler. She retired as an employee from the Chandler Community Hospital after 27 years of service. She also was a member of the Saint Mary's Holy Rosary Sodality. Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 17, 2009 at 6:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. with a Rosary to follow at Queen of Heaven Mortuary Chapel, 1562 E. Baseline Rd. Mesa, AZ. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday June 18, 2009 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church located at 230 W. Galveston St. in Chandler. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Queen of Heaven Mortuary

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jun. 17, 2009.

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Minnie Nicolaus

July 8, 2009

God Bless you Eva and may your wisdom and blessings shine down upon your family from heaven every day.

Garcia family, please know that our prayers are with you.

Nicolaus Family

June 19, 2009

On Behalf Of the Lucy fimbres Fam our thoughts and prayers 2 Joyce and bro's Eva and I work Togerther many years @ chandler reg hosp from the old one @ McQueen and Chandler bvd/wiliams fld rd @ that time to when we retiered @ the new crh on dodson rd Eva was a very good friend vya con dios until we meet again

Lucy Fimbres

Connie Cathey

June 17, 2009

Eva was an angel in life as she will be in heaven. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a strong women and raised amazing children. Rest in Peace sweet lady. Chris and Connie

Arthur and Caroline McKinn

June 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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