Obituary

Garcia, Graciela

Graciela Garcia, 66, of Lubbock, died Friday, May 25, 2018, in Lubbock. Rosary will be said at 6:00 P.M., Sunday, May 27, 2018, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Hale Center. Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 P.M., Monday, May 28, 2018, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Hale Center with Fr. Sylvester DSouza officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors of Hale Center.

Graciela was born August 12, 1951, in Lubbock, Texas, to Jose and Tomasa (Gonzalez) Garcia. She married Rigoberto Ruvalcaba and they were together for 32 years. Graciela enjoyed sewing and was an excellent cook, especially her tamales. Affectionately known as "Mom", she took care of everyone around her. Spending time with her family was extremely important to Graciela and she will be missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers, David Garcia, Robert Garcia, and Erasmo Garcia.

Survivors include her son, Eloy Atkinson of Shallowater, two daughters, Adamina Cantu of Lewisville and Amelia Ruvalcaba of Lubbock, two brothers, Jose M. Garcia of Lubbock and Luis Garcia of Lubbock and a sister, Olga Garcia of Lubbock. She was blessed with seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.