In Memoriam : Bonnie Garcia
Bonnie L. Garcia - age: 92
(June 05, 1919 to February 15, 2012 ) Resident of Laredo, Texas Visitation Information: Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels 1410 Jacaman Rd. Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 722-8850 Visitation: Saturday, February 18, 2012 Visiting Hours: 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Rosary: 12 p.m. Chapel Service: 1 p.m. officiated by Rev. Msgr. James Harris Entombment will be at the Mausoleum at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Obituary: Bonnie L. Garcia passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the age of 92. Bonnie’s love for her family and her city was the focus of her life. She was an elegant lady and a successful business owner. From a very young age she owned and operated Bonnie’s Beauty Shop on San Eduardo Street, the site of her childhood. She specialized in hairdressing, permanent oil waves, manicure, facials and oil shampoo. She loved this location because she could walk to downtown Laredo. Bonnie gave up her career to marry the love of her life, Eloy Garcia, and raised six children in a new neighborhood in the heights. She and Eloy also brought Bonnie’s mother, Mama Cunda and sister, Trini to live with them in their new home. To keep so many children entertained in a time when there were no televisions or electronics, she read to them. It was a blessing that all her children benefited from: “You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be-I had a Mother who read to me.” After her children were grown and her mother and sister had passed, Bonnie returned to run one of the family businesses on 908 Hidalgo Street. She spent many successful and happy years helping people out in her office downtown. Her favorite pastime was to read and visit with her customers and learn all about their family life. She was in the E.G. Ranch Partnership with her husband and children. But she never forgot her role as a wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her family played a huge role in her life and now sadly, the Lopez family has lost their last matriarch. When Bonnie and Eloy retired they traveled extensively with Eloy’s brother and his wife, and with each one of their grown children. They spent many days at Disney World with their grandchildren. Bonnie shared her husband with the Laredo Junior College and shared both he and her son, Eloy Jr., with the U.S. Military, as well as her daughter, Betty, with the Citizens of Laredo. She often chose to remain at home behind the lime light but never stopped from providing feedback, ideas and support. She loved each one of her six children and stood by them during happy and sad times. Her love extended to all the children of Laredo. This love moved her to donate land to the United Independent School District where Bonnie L. Garcia Elementary School was built. The children delighted Bonnie when they visited her at her care center. She lectured to them, asked them to read, stay in school and go to college. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eloy Garcia Sr.; grandson, Antonio Flores Jr.; her parents, Jose and Segundina Lopez; brother, Leo Lopez; sister, Susana Lopez; as well as numerous other half brothers and sisters. Bonnie is survived by her children, Elizabeth "Betty" (Antonio) Flores, Eloy Garcia Jr., Elsa Bonnie (Frank) Jasso, Efrain (Brenda) Garcia, Edna Garcia, Edgar (Tricia) Garcia; grandchildren, Cristina Flores, Tori (William Price) Garcia, Eugene (Wendy) Garcia, Aileen Garcia, Briana Garcia, Valerie Garza, Vanessa (Saul) Lara, Edna O. Garcia, ShelleyTiffee; great grandchildren, Antonio Flores Guevara, Austin Garcia, J.T. Garcia, Alysse Lara, Victor Eloy Casso, Carolina Casso, Saul Lara Jr., Joaquin S. Lara; and other relatives including, Irene Guzmen, Mike Benck, Victor M. Garza, Sally Hurd, and Joey Garza. We wish to thank Dr. Luis Benavides, Dr. Elsa S. Canales, Dr. Monte D. Allen, Dr. Robert Hudson and the nurses and CNAs at Regent Health Care for their attention to our mother. We also thank our dear cousins, Dr. Jonas Garcia and Dr. Robert Nix for their advice and concern. Many thanks to Mama’s companeras: Isa, Paty, Beatriz, Laura and especially Chayo who was more like a daughter to her. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the Bonnie L. Garcia Elementary School Library Fund, 1453 Concord Hills. |
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Ross Swisher - February 16, 2012  Contact this person
We extend our sincere and deepest condolences to the Garcia family, may your dear Mother rest in eternal peace and may God bless you and yours with peace, comfort and tranquility.
Ross & Lillian
Jessica Hernandez - February 17, 2012 Contact this person
I just want to express my gratitude for such a kind and caring woman, truly an angel. My daughter goes to Bonnie L. Garcia and she expresses condolences as well. God bless you!
Adriana & Bill McKendrick - February 18, 2012 Contact this person
Dear Friends,
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mrs. Garcia and offer our heart felt condolences on your loss.
Blessings on all the Garcia family members. May God grant you peace in the days to come and lighten your burden. Bill and Adriana
Jorge Pena - February 18, 2012 Contact this person
Dear Elsa and Garcia family, Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have very fond memories of times shared with you. With love, Bixie and Amalia
Diana Cremar - February 18, 2012 Contact this person
Dear Edna and Garcia family, I am deeply saddened by the passing of your Mother. I will always have fond memories of the times I shared with you and your family at your home in the heights area. Your Mother was so elegant, beautiful and kind!....Edna, my prayers are with you and your family. Love Diana Vasquez Cremar
MaryHelen Gallego - February 19, 2012 Contact this person
Dear Garcia Family, Please know that we have you in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord bless you with comfort at this difficult time. With love, MaryHelen and Paul Gallego
Sanchez Linda - February 19, 2012 Contact this person
Dear Efrain, Edna & Garcia Family, Please accept our deepest condolences. We are sorry for the loss of your beloved Mother. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Eddie and Linda Sanchez
Joe Lenz - February 20, 2012 Contact this person
Dear Elsa, Frank and Garcia family,
Please accept our deepest condolences. May sweet memories of your beloved mother encourage you at this difficult time.
Joe and Arless Lenz
Rosa E McKendrick - February 20, 2012 Contact this person
Dear Elsa, Frank and all the Garcia Family, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved mother. May you find comfort knowing that she is home with Our Lord and your father in heaven. She was a beautiful lady, a wonderful mother to all of you, and a blessing to all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. I know she will be greatly missed by all of you. God Bless you, Rosi McKendrick and Mike Grimes
Juanita Miranda (Rivera) - February 20, 2012 Contact this person
Betty Flores and siblings, I am sorry to hear about Mrs. Garcia. I worked with her at State Loan as her secretary. I have very good memories of her. She will be missed. We had a lot of long chats on the days when she had the beauty shop, the soldier's wives, etc. Again, my sincere condolences on this difficult time of losing your mother. Juanita (Rivera) Miranda
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