Manuela "Nelly" Garcia
Obituaries
Daily Sentinel page 4D - June 7, 2020
Manuela
“Nelly” Garcia
July 20, 1954 - June 1, 2020
Manuela “Nelly” Garcia
passed away at her home in
Fruita, Colorado, on June 1,
2020.
Nelly was a homemaker,
mother, grandmother, and wife.
She leaves behind a legacy of
love that will be carried through
many generations to come.
She was known for her generous spirit, passionate character, and
unwavering love for her family. She was preceded in death by her
son, Delano Garcia, and parents, Maria and Manuel Garcia.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Juan Rivera of
Fruita; daughter, Patricia Garcia of Denver; son, Patrick Garcia
of Fruita; daughter, Norma (Chris) Rivera of Fruita; son, Gilberto
Garcia of Denver; daughter, Alicia Garcia of Virginia; son, Oscar
Garcia of Fruita; daughter, Nayeli Garcia of Fruita; grandchildren,
Esperanza, Francisco, Delano, Santiago, and Leticia of Fruita; and
her great-grandchild, Kyro of Fruita. She is also survived by a large
extended family.
Viewing will be at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary on Monday, June
8 from 12 - 8:00 p.m. A Rosary and Mass will be held at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 9, at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00
a.m. respect
