Isabel Garcia

Isabel Garcia was born December 31, 1919 in Arboles, Colorado per baptismal records but later in life stated Alison, Colorado. Isabel (Donie, Tia, Grandma, Mom) decided to be with her brothers, sisters and parents on January 30, 2014 while in the care of San Juan Regional Medical Hospital. Isabel grew up in the Gobernador, NM with her parents, eight brother and sisters, and numerous relatives. She is preceded in death by her parents Victor and Isabel Sandoval, brothers Tinny and Victor Sandoval, sisters Alice Svejcara, Jane Lucero, Leonore (Nora) Henly and grandson Patrick Lynch. She is survived by son Epifano (Larry) Garcia, son Abel Garcia and wife Jennie, daughter Ruperta (Bertie) Garcia, Cruz Garcia. Brothers David Sandoval and wife Trouty, Frank Sandoval and wife Virginia, and sister Sally Gonzales. Grandchildren Chris Nichols and Cindy Hines, Ray Nichols and wife Juanita, Paul Nichols, Cruzan Dobbs, Carlos Garcia and Chrisanne, Michelle Koskovich and husband Bill, Amanda Garcia and Dale Harrison, Tom Lynch and wife Patti, Charles Lynch and Stephanie Stafford. Isabel had thirteen great grand children Nicole, Kristy, Brandon, Kristen, Alexis, Jamie, Zach, Misty, Sierra, Holly, Meadow, Beau, and Jaason, in addition to eight great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary family members - Anna Terry, Tony Espinoza and daughters, Virginia Smith, Don Burns, Dalyne Faulkner, Liz Justis and countless others. She knew and believed in the importance of the family which she demonstrated everyday. She had an innate ability to make you feel loved and special when in her presence. There was not a child that entered her home the didn't feel like they had acquired a "new" grandma. Her door was always open, as was her heart. The joy brought from spending time with her brothers and sisters radiated from her. Sneaking biscochitos to little brother Tinny and endless conversations with her siblings was always a privilege to see. Todos somos familia. Rosary will be held Monday, February 3rd, at 9:30 am with a Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church 414 N. Allen Ave. in Farmington with Father Tim Farrell as celebrant. . She will be buried at "The Santo Nino" Cemetery in Gobernador, NM with graveside services to follow. Isabel is in care of Brewer Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., (505) 325-8688.