Eva L. Garcia

COOLIDGE - Eva L. Garcia, 86, died on Jan. 9, 2017, in Chandler with her family by her side.

Mrs. Garcia was born in Casa Grande on Jan. 3, 1931, and was a daughter of Antonio and Gavina Lara. Together with her beloved husband, Mike Garcia, she brought 13 children into the world.

She was devoted to her family and very proud of all her children. She was a kind and caring woman who loved to cook and feed everyone. Though her daughters tried, their food could never quite compare to hers, they said. She also loved photography, scrapbooking and various arts and crafts. She was a member of a mariachi group along with her husband and several friends, singing at St. James Catholic Church, the Pinal County Nursing Home and various celebrations and functions. As a member of St. James Church, she donated her time by working at the annual fiesta, in rosary making and the Cursillo Group.

Survivors include a brother, Esteban Lara of Coolidge; six sons, Frank, Richard, Michael, Tony and Mark Garcia, all of Coolidge, and Tommy Garcia of Chandler; seven daughters, Stella Youtsey, Irene Romero, Janie Ayala, Linda Jordan, Amy Madrid, Annette Ortiz and RoseMarie Bresee, all of Coolidge; 44 grandchildren; 80 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at St. James Catholic Church, with rosary recited at 10. Funeral Mass celebrated at 11.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud Coolidge Chapel in charge of arrangements.