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JUANITA GARCIA

1930 - 2014

JUANITA GARCIA obituary, 1930-2014, McAllen, TX

BORN

1930

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Rivera Funeral Home - McAllen

1901 Pecan Blvd.

McAllen, Texas

JUANITA GARCIA Obituary

JUANITA GARCIA McALLEN - Juanita Garcia, a famous recording singing artist and recognized at the Tejano Roots Hall of Fame in 2005, 83, born on February 14, 1930 and died peacefully at her residence in McAllen, Texas on January 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eliseo and Petra Garcia; two brothers, Lorenzo Garcia and Eliseo Garcia Jr. (El Gaulian); sisters, Lupita Vela, Socorro Sanchez and Mary Giovani. She is survived by her loving caretaker that treated her as her mother and resided with her, Adelaida Ortega and family; a daughter, Erika Garcia and four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Respectfully granting Juanita's final wish there will be no funeral viewing. Following cremation a mass service will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 10:00 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in McAllen and interment with her parents at La Pieded Cemetery. Te amo Mama. Patty. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen. www.riverafuneralhomes.net Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor on Jan. 28, 2014.

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María

January 22, 2023

Missing you with all my heart.

Mary

January 22, 2022

Always remember you Jeanie.
Descansa en paz mi bella reina.

Maria Quintana

December 26, 2017

Juanita mi madre amorosa, recordandote con mucho y extrañándote mucho...

Maria Quintana

May 9, 2017

Dios la tenga en su santa gloria mi Juanita hermosa...

Juanita la extraño mucho, Dios le pase mi mensaje allá en el cielo...

Maria Quintana

May 9, 2017

Juanita siempre va a estar en mi corazon, mi madre tan linda, comprensiva y cariñosa, qué Dios la tenga en su santo reino, Gracias por su cariño nunca lo voy a olvidar, fue un ángel qué Dios puso en mi camino y espero qué nos encontremos en el cielo para verla feliz cómo siempre fue...

February 20, 2014

I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to meet this amazing woman before her passing. Juanita was a good friend to my father, Manuel Acevedo(+),and when I met her, she was filled with wonderful memories and stories to tell. My condolences to her loved ones. - Elizabeth Banda, Edinburg, Texas

February 4, 2014

I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A FAN OF YOUR RECORDINGS; NAMELY, "VUELA LA PALOMA," R.I.P. JUANITA GARCIA. YOU ARE SINGING NOW HOME IN HEAVEN AMONG OTHER ANGELS TO OUR LORD; AMEN !!!

Sandy Castillo

January 31, 2014

RIP Janie el barrio de La Paloma will miss dearly but we will always remember your smile.

Susie Cagigal

January 30, 2014

Madrina I had da pleasure of knowing you and spending a lot of time you as a young girl and I'm proud to tell u dat ur in a better place like my parents are. May u rest in peace

January 30, 2014

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MY SMYPHATIES TO YOUR FAMILY SYLVIA MALTOS AND FAMILY (ZAMORA)

Noe, Mimi & JD Peralez

January 30, 2014

You will be dearly missed. Rest in Peace Juanita.

Rafael Andrade

January 30, 2014

Descansa en Paz Amiga mia dios te tenga en su Santa Gloria. My condolences to the Garcia Family.

Rafael Vela & family

January 28, 2014

Tia, you will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Norma Linda Vela

January 28, 2014

Tia, I know that we were not that close because I lost my mom your sister Lupita when I was young,but I would always remember you and when I could I would try and visit you or see you, at Tio Eliseo's. Looking at your picture reminds me a lot of my mother, how much you look like her. I will cherish the memories forever. I will have you in my prayers.God bless.

Alicia Sanchez

January 28, 2014

You are reunited with your brothers and sisters singing again! We love you!

Mrs.Albert Sanchez

January 28, 2014

You are now reunited with your brothers and sisters singing again!We love you.

Baldemar Jr. & Alex Garcia

January 28, 2014

You are in a better place now, free from pain and suffering. May You Rest In Peace.

xavier guerra

January 28, 2014

en pas decances

Mel Garcia

January 28, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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