Celia Saiz Garcia

ROSARY: 7 PM Thursday MASS: 10 AM FRIDAY Celia S. Garcia, 82 a lifelong Puerto De Luna, NM resident died Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at Vermont Manor in Albuquerque following an illness. Celia was born November 21, 1924 in Puerto De Luna, NM to the home of Flugencio N. Saiz and the former Isabelita Lopez. She was reared and attended school in Puerto De Luna. Celia married Joe Garcia in Puerto De Luna on May 12, 1945. They ranched and farmed at Puerto De Luna for many years. She was a devout member of Nuestra Senora de Refugio Catholic Church in Puerto De Luna where she and Joe served as mayordomos for many years. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters since 1986. Celia was preceded in death by her husband Joe Garcia in 1980; her parents; two brothers Luis Saiz and Joe Saiz; and a sister Casianita Fajardo. Survivors include a sister Nea Sanchez of Las Vegas, NV along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Rosary services will be held at 7PM Thursday, July 5, 2007 from Nuestra Senora de Refugio Catholic Church in Puerto De Luna, NM. Mass will be celebrated from the church at 10:00 AM Friday, July 6, 2007 with Father Nick Nichols officiating. Burial will follow at Nuestra Senora De Refugio Cemetery in Puerto De Luna. Pallbearers will include Larry Moreno, Arthur Ariaz, Eddie Fajardo, Alfred Padilla, Tony Saiz, and Nick Saiz. Honorary bearers will be the Catholic Daughters and all her nieces and nephews. Arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 923 S. Third Street; Santa Rosa, New Mexico. (505) 472-3369. For online tributes or to place a note of condolence visit www.chavezfuneralhome.com