Mary “Maria” Fatima (Marques) Garcia, age 68 of Swansea and formerly of Fall River, passed away February 23, 2010. She was the wife of Basilio Garcia. Born in Nelas, Portugal, the daughter of the late Elvira Vieira Sousa and Joao Marques Almeida. She was a parishioner St. Michael Church. Before retiring, she was a Machine Operator at Whaling Mfg. for 20 yrs.
Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 Sons: Antonio Garcia of Swansea, and Carlos Garcia of Fall River. 4 Grandchildren: Brendon, Jonathan, Gavin, and Zoe Garcia. Siblings: Antonio Almeida of Fall River, Joao Almeida of Venezuela, Ester Silva of Fall River, Lidia Luis of Portugal, Ludovina Marques of Holland, & Maria Conceicao Marques of Brazil and several nieces & nephews. She was the sister of the late Avelino Almeida.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. FRIDAY at 8:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church at 9:00 AM. Interment in Vinnicum Woods Cemetery, Swansea. Calling hours THURSDAY 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice & Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St. Fall River, MA.