Angie Maria Garcia

Angie Maria Garcia

May 28, 1937 – April 3, 2025

It is with immense and heartfelt sadness that the family of Angie M. Garcia announces her passing on April 3, 2025. Angie left this world peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones.

Angie was preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Frances Medrano of Santa Fe, New Mexico; parents-in-law Francisco and Ramoncita Garcia; brothers Joe Medrano (Rosina), Frank Medrano (Gloria), David Medrano; Sisters Carol Medrano and Carmen Ortiz; brothers-in-law Mariano Gonzales, Armando Lujan, Victor Trujillo, Ramon Garcia (Paula), Herman Garcia, Don Rodriquez, Bobby Garcia, Leandro Garcia, Manuel Solano; sisters-in-law Viola Atencio (Vicente), Lorraine Davey (Jerry); Godson Danny Archuleta.

She is survived by her loving husband of 67- years Willie R Garcia; children Donna Garcia-Montoya (Alex), Luanna Mazuranich (Bruce), Karmela Garcia, Reyes Garcia (Jayden); grandchildren Jocelyn Montoya Moots (Callahan), Jared Coriz, Kryshana de Herrera; great grandchildren Crystal Garcia, and Sativa Garcia; Godchildren Jocelyn Montoya Moots, Jared Coriz, Liz Armijo, Anthony Ortiz, Raymond Gonzales, Mando Lujan, Michael Garcia, Greg Trujillo, Victor Trujillo, Monica Medrano, Ella Herrera, Angela Padilla , Sophia Medina, brothers Louie Medrano (Barbara), Richard Medrano (Carol); sisters Sophie Gonzales, Florinda Lujan, Valerie Medrano; brothers-in-law Frank Ortiz, Edward Garcia, Ramos Garcia, Frank Garcia; sisters-in-law Rosemary Medrano, Socorro Trujillo, Alice Garcia, Florence Rodriquez, Prescilla Garcia, Molly Garcia, Berlin Solano, Rubanna Rodriquez (Larry); Petronilla Lopez (Manuel) Veronica Vigil (David); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Angie was a multi-faceted modern woman whose qualities of courage, ingenuity, honesty, generosity, and the ability to embrace challenges head-on, made her successful in all aspects of her life. Community service was important to her at a young age. She became a member of Beta Sigma Phi (Delta Chapter) Sorority whose focus was community service, and the development of cultural appreciation. She served as the chapter's Secretary, Treasurer, and President, and in 1974 she had the honor of being selected as the Chapter's Valentine Queen. She completed a successful career with New Mexico State government where she served in various upper management positions. After retirement, she went on to work for the State Legislature, on a seasonal basis, as the Chief Financial Officer for the State Senate.

Even with everything she had accomplished in life, Angie's family was her heart. Nothing made her happier than sharing her heritage, faith, and numerous talents with her children and grandchildren. This included having her family participate in spiritual and cultural events, cooking, camping, oil painting, sewing, horseback riding, and gardening. Throughout the years, she and her beloved husband Willie were often asked to lead wedding marchas – a testament to their strong relationship and faith. It brought her great joy to host holiday events and family reunions, and you could always count on Angie to lend a helping hand – even opening up her home if needed.

Angie was a bright light in the world...and she used that light to illuminate the aspirations and dreams of those around her. Her contagious laugh and calm demeanor touched so many lives, and she will be dearly missed by her family and all who knew and loved her.

Pallbearers: Alex Montoya, Bruce Mazuranich, Callahan Moots, Jared Coriz, Reyes Garcia, Mando Lujan, Raymond Gonzales, and Anthony Ortiz.

Services will be held at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi on May 1, 2025 with visitation at 10:00 a.m. A rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Following the service, join us for a reception at 2 pm at The Elks Club 1615 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505