Mrs. Josefa Garcia Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Josefa Garcia passed away on the morning of April 6, 2021 at University of Maryland Medical Center. She was born on June 28, 1933, making her 87 years old. Josefa grew up in Cuba, where she met her late husband, Angel Garcia and together had four children. In 1969, the family of six moved from Cuba to Hyattsville, MD. Josefa was a true animal lover. She had many, many cats and beloved dogs throughout her lifetime. She liked watching animal planet. Anyone that knew her knew that she adored elephants. A hard working woman, Josefa was a manager for the University of Maryland College Park dining hall. She won an award for never missing a day throughout her 25 years of working there. When she retired in 1988, she moved to Queenstown to help raise her grandchildren. Along with animals and cooking, Josefa also enjoyed gardening. She liked puzzles as well. She is predeceased in death by her parents, Julia Maria Valdez Gonzalez and Bernabe Martinez Gonzalez, eight siblings, and Chico the chihuahua. Josefa is survived by her four children, Jorge (Lea) Garcia, Norma (Brad) Rupert, Angela (Frank) Gavel, and Zoe Garcia, her grandchildren Rachael, Steven, Stefanie, Anthony, Thomas, and Jason, two siblings Avelina Martinez and Nada Sanchez. She is also survived by her chihuahua, Coco Loco. A graveside service will be held on April 8, 2021 at noon at St. Peter’s cemetery.

Mrs. Josefa Garcia

June 28, 1933 - April 6, 2021