Lasting Memories

Beatriz Garcia
Feb. 5, 1931-May 26, 2014
Redwood City, California

Beatriz Garcia, longtime resident of Atherton, passed away peacefully of natural causes at the age of 83 on May 26 at her home in Redwood City surrounded by her family whom she adored.

Born in 1931 in Faial, Azores, Portugal, she moved to Ontario, Canada, in 1957 with her husband, Jose, and began her family. After 10 years of snow-filled winters, she convinced her husband to move to sunny California to raise her sons and to be near her parents, brother and sister.

Beatriz had an exceptional faith and prayed the rosary daily for most of her life. She was a woman of great strength who loved unconditionally and devoted her life wholeheartedly to faith and family. She loved to cook and care for her sons and six grandchildren. She always greeted her loved ones with a genuine, warm smile and heartfelt hug. Her family fondly likened her to St. Francis of Assisi and Snow White, and nicknamed her "Dr. Doolittle" due to her extraordinary connection to all animals.

Beatriz is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jose Garcia; brother, Antonio L. Medeiros of Yuba City, California; sons David Garcia (wife Julia Garcia) of Redwood City, and Cal Garcia (wife Rebecca Garcia) of Menlo Park. Grandchildren are Tiffany, Alyssa and Amanda Garcia of Redwood City, and Nicholas, Alexander and Luke Garcia of Menlo Park.