MARGARITA R. GARCIA

Mar. 25, 1924 - Feb. 28, 2020

Margarita R. Garcia, 95, of C alexico, f ondly remembered as “Mage” passed away peacefully in her home on February 28, 2020 surrounded by family.

Margarita was born in Gunnison, C olorado on March 25, 1924. She was very proud of being born in t he s tate of C olorado and proudly refered to herself as “The Colorado Girl”. In 1938, along with her family, M argarita moved to Calexico where she was destined to meet Paz Garcia. On April 5, 1942, a beautiful Easter Sunday the two married at Our Lady of Guadalupe church in Calexico. Margarita and Paz celebrated 75 y ears of marriage before his passing in 2017. Together, they welcomed five sons and three daughters. Margarita was a devoted mother and wife. She worked in the produce industry t o help support her family. She retired in the mid 1980’s from Maggio Produce.

Margarita enjoyed having family around. She will always be fondly remembered for her Sunday luncheons at her home where menudo was freshly served, and homemade t ortillas were hot o ff t he comal. Any visitor who came into her home always left full even if they had a meal before they arrived. She shared anything she could with her visitors, whether it w as a sweet treat, warm meal, cool drink or prayer. She always m ade it a point t o walk her guest o utside and would not g o back inside her home until their car was out o f her sight. More t han likely a prayer would ensue for her visitors to get home safely t oo. Margarita will surely be missed but h er spirit w ill live w ithin all those who were b lessed to know and love her.

Margarita was preceded in death by her parents, Luz Ayon and Simon Ramirez; husband, Paz Garcia; sister, Amelia; brother, Ricardo; daughters, Rose and Stella Garcia.

Margarita is survived by her children, Robert Garcia (Josephine), Mary Helen Garcia, David Garcia ( Gloria), John Garcia, R udy Garcia and Gary Garcia; sister, Lolita Rodriguez; numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren and several great- great- grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2020 a t H ems Chapel in Calexico, a t 6 p . m. with Rosary at 7 p . m. Mass will be held on Friday, March 20, 2020 a t Our Lady o f Guadalupe Church in Calexico at 10:30 a.m. and will be laid to rest immediately following at Mountain View Cemetery in Calexico.