In Loving Memo ry of Irene Esther Garcia. Nana Esther passed away on April 7, 2020, following a long illness surrounded by her loved ones. Esther was born in Vallecito N.M., grew up in Cuba N.M., moved to Albuquerque N.M. in 1957, and finally moved to Tucson in 1970, where she lived the remaining years of her life. She is survived by husband Jimmy of 57 years, son James J.R., daughters Yvonne (Ronald) Valenzuela, Jennifer (Carlos) Moreno, grandchildren Vanessa (Garrett) O’Kuly, Matthew Valenzuela, Carlitos, and Celena Moreno. Nana Esther was most happy when in the kitchen teaching her grand kids how to make tortillas and baking cookies and biscochitos. She loved to garden, sew, make jewelry, crocheting, and "just do stuff" she would say. The family would like to thank all of our family and friends for all their prayers and support all these years.

Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday November 4, 2020. Live-streamed on Facebook facebook.com/stchristopermarana. In-person gathering is for family only and closed to the public.