Joyce Marie Garcia's Obituary
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother was called home to our Heavenly Father, August 6th. She was born March 18, 1955, in South Dakota, a daughter of the late Edward Staviq and Irene Wockenfuss.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Irene, Loving 1st Husband Roger Nissen, 2nd Husband Rick Garcia and her beloved daughter Melissa Ortiz.
Joyce was survived by the Father of her Children Luis Torres Sr, Daughters Robin Lopez (Manuel), Leticia Torres (Junior Santiago); her sons Rick Nissan (Maxine), Ronnie Nissen, Luis Torres Jr, and her fur babies Coco and BooBoo. She also leaves behind several grandchildren, great grandchildren, many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends who will sadly miss her.
She was great mother, who taught us girls to be amazing women and outstanding housewives. Her love for music and dancing will be memories that we forever hold in our hearts. She taught us so much, the one thing she didn’t teach us all is how to live without her.
Mom may you rest in peace, no more pain and suffering. Dance and be free. We all realized we can no longer be selfish with you we had you for years, now is the time to let you be with our Sister Melissa Cherish and Love her as you did for us. We all love you and will cherish our memories until we meet again you will forever remain in our hearts.
A viewing will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Neil O’Donnell Funeral Home, 372 East 100 South in Salt Lake City.
Celebration of life will be held August 20th 6 PM at 531 South Montgomery Street, Salt Lake City 84104 (Joyce's House) followed by Lowrider Cruise at 7PM and Balloon Release. Feel free to bring Balloons.
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