Lorraine Andrea Garcia-Gifford

With great despair we had to say goodbye to a beautiful soul, Lorraine Andrea Garcia-Gifford, who passed away on August 18th, 2022.

She was surrounded by loads of loved ones on her last days and she would not have wanted it any other way. Her family was the most important thing in her life.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Sr. and Andrea Garcia; her brothers and sister, Joseph Jr., David (Tino) and Leonora Garcia; and beautiful nieces Davina Cherie Garcia and Amy Marie Bloom-Garcia.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Gifford; children Maurice Antonio Garcia, 52, Christina Marie Garcia, 48 (Michael Atlas), Tessa Raeann Gifford, 30 (Zach Bacon) and Kara Nicole Gifford, 26; grandchildren who she loved so much, Lorena (daughter Lira), Mia, Andrea and Jynnea Atlas and Antonio, Dillon, Maurice, Diangelo, Carlito, Mauricia, Damien, Rachel, Cameron, Valentina and Mateo Garcia; great grand children; brothers and sisters, Loura, Shirley (Jeff Soto), Tina, Eddie and Michael Garcia, and sister in law Gena Vasquez. She also has countless nieces and nephews, who she adored, as well as aunts, uncles and a heap of cousins.

Lorraine was born on July 3rd, 1954. She grew up in a small household packed with children and love in North Minneapolis. She was proud to be North Minneapolis, born and raised.

Lorraine always brought the party with her wherever she went! Everyone knew it was going to be a good time if Lorraine was going to be there. She made friends anywhere and everywhere, making all laugh along the way. Those she considered family were always just as important to her. Whether it be in-laws, her friends or the friends of her kids, she always made everyone feel like family.

She was passionate about many things-she loved to hit the dance floor, even if that meant the floor of her living room or gazebos. She could groove to anything but '70's soul was her absolute favorite. Since she was a kid, she loved the movie the Wizard of Oz and really believed "There's no place like home".

She loved to cook and bake, watch thriller movies and old TV shows like The Andy Griffith Show, Leave it to Beaver and The Golden Girls. She was a BIG TIME Vikings fan, believing every year was their year and cheering "VI-KINGS!" to anyone who could hear!

Lorraine's memorial and celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 26th, from 11-6, at Fish Lake Regional Park in Maple Grove, MN. All are welcome to attend.

The family has started a GoFundMe to help with memorial costs and medical expenses. Lorraine had a harder time this past year and endured many hospital and care facility stays. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Donations can also be mailed or electronically transferred to Lorraine's daughter Tessa. Contact a family member directly for address/electronic info.