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Helen Garcia
August 14th, 1943 - June 8th, 2020
August 14th, 1943 - June 8th, 2020
Forever in our hearts
Maria Elena Garcia (Helen) 76 a resident of Santa Cruz passed away June 08, 2020. She was proceeded in death by her husband Ramon Garcia: her parents Ramon and Lisaida Lucero: Eliseo and Vera Vigil; Daughters Vera Bustos and Josephine Garduno; brother Phillip Lucero; sister Esperanza Oakes; brother-in-law Richard Garcia and sister-in-law Connie Garcia; Nephews Val Lucero, Richie Garcia; godson Raymond Garcia; Niece Tina Garcia.
She is survived by her son Raymond Lucero (Juanita), son/grandson Anthony Lucero (Andrea), daughter Lisaida Archuleta (David), Renee Forbes (Rodney).
Grandchildren; Elizabeth Lucero (Frank), Davy Archuleta, Andrew Garduno (Andrea), Ashley Pennington (James), Alicia Hicks (Wes), Desiray Garduno (Pete), Victoria Garduno (Allen), Shawn Wiggins, Jessica Edwards (Duncan).
Great-grandchildren; Antionette, Anthony, Deon, Deshaun, Lily, Jayden, Aubrianna, Analicia, Nathaniel, Joshua, Anjolene, Lisaida, Judah, Daijah, Andrew Jr, Raylynne, Kendall, Ashlyn, and Mac.Sisters; Diana Vigil Gitterman (Alan), and Denny Abeyta. Many nieces and nephews she loved very, very much.
Helen had a connection with all her great grandchildren, and grandchildren, she made sure she was at all events, whether it was basketball or listening to them perform, and she was their biggest fan. She had many adopted grandchildren, they all had a special place in her heart. She was an amazing cook, she worked as a chef at Camel Rock and Ohkay Casino for many years. She was especially famous for her extremely large tortillas.
We would like to thank you all for prayers, and visits. Thank you, Amber Care, for helping our family.
Visitation will be held at Rivera Family Funerals in Espanola 305 Calle Salazar
Thursday June 11, 2020 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Rosary to follow beginning at 5:00 PM also at the Rivera Family Funeral Home.
Rite of Christian burial mass will take place at the Santa Cruz, Holy Cross Catholic Church on Friday June 12, 2020 at 11:00 AM followed with interment at the Holy Cross Cemetery.
Please join the family in the remembrance of Helen's beautiful life.
To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com
* Please be advised with the regulations around COVID-19 social distancing is still in place, and the safety of everyone is a priority*
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Leroy Sanchez
Family of Helen Garcia , So very saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved mother, grandma, great grandma Helen. I meet her awhile back at my nephews house Pete/Wendy. We got to talking and I knew all her family what a small world. I pray she had a beautiful reunion with all her family that had gone before her especially her husband Ramon. God bless you all during this difficult time. Deepest sympathy, Leroy Sanchez
Daniel Maestas
Condolences to all the family. Helen to me was a wonderful friend. I will miss her as we would communicate in person and test. She was family to me May she Rest In Peace.
Susie Salazar
I am so sorry to hear that Helen had passed away. I always admired her and enjoyed talking to her. Liisiada I am so sorry.
Marie Pacheco
Raymond and family so very sorry th hear about your mom. I'm going to miss her. Prayers to you and your family. God bless
Flora Maestas
My deepest condolences to Helen Garcia’s family. I worked with Helen at Camel Rock and she was beautiful lady. My prayers to the Garcia and Lucero families.
Lula Valdez
My deepest condolence to Helen's family. I will miss her beautiful smile when I met up with her at the store
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