Mary Veronica Archuleta Garcia

Mary Veronica Garcia, 96, of Amarillo passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at home in the company of her adoring family. Mass is 11:00 am Friday, September 24, at St. Marys Cathedral. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo. Viewing will be on Wednesday, September 22nd, available all day but family will be present from 6-8 at Rector Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited for the repose of her soul on Thursday, September 23rd from 6-8 at Rector Funeral Home. All are welcome to come. Mary was born on July 19, 1925, in Mosquero, NM, of Jose and Lorencita Archuleta both of whom proceeded her in death along with her husband Ventura Garcia and siblings Leopoldo, Procopio, Josephina, Abenicio, Pedrito, Polita, and Santana. She is also proceeded in death by her son, Isidro (Sid) Garcia, her great-granddaughter Madison, and her grandson Lawrence Garcia. Mary is survived by her children Ventura Garcia Jr. and his wife Lucy, Jose (Lance) Garcia and his wife Lala, her daughter-in-law Mary Lou Garcia, Lorraine Olalde, all of Amarillo, and Susie Buttram and her husband Alan, of Arkansas. Grandchildren- Steven Garcia and his wife Deanna, Mario Garcia and his wife Victoria, Lori Garcia and her partner Chris Barrett, Sofia Story and her husband Brent, Jesus Olalde and his wife Monica, Monica Martinez, Patrick Garcia, Erica Alspach and her husband Chris, Kylie Buttram, Alan Buttram Jr., great-grandchildren; Araceli, Juliann, Zerron, Zarianna, Victoria, Bella, Lilly, Mathias, Kayli, Korbin, Carolina, Jasmine, Jesus, Ava, Asia, Eric, surviving siblings; Rafelita Arguello, Anecleto Archuleta, Tomasita Martinez, and Adelina Acosta. Mary fulfilled her calling from God, serving those around her with love. Growing up at the Ranchito, she aided her mother in caring for her siblings, often remembered preparing meals, chopping wood, and fetching water from the well. She met the love of her life Ventura, in Mosquero, at a dance. The two married in 1951 and began to share a life moving to Dalhart TX, and eventually planting roots in Amarillo TX, where they began to grow their family. Mary worked at El Palacio as the cook specializing in chile Rellenos, tortillas, and sopapillas, where she practiced her English. Mary was generous to each person she met, and she never met a stranger. Shed laugh and share stories of her life to all that would listen. She took time out of her day to call and check on those around her and prayed a prayer for all. She raised 5 children, 11 grandchildren, and multiple great-grandchildren along with other family. Mary was always supportive and ready to cook a meal no matter the time or start a fresh pot of coffee to sit and chat. The home she created welcomed all as they are, and was a safe haven to all to take a break from lifes indiscretions. Mary spent considerable time in prayer and looked to God for guidance even in her last days. For her husband, children, and grandchildren, Mary was the light of the world: an endless source of comfort, strength, courage, and joy. Marys laughter came easily, often, and loudly. In the quiet of its absence, those she loved will carry with them the wisdom, patience, and grace she gave so freely and selflessly. Visitation Rector Funeral Home Wednesday, September 22, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 2800 South Osage Amarillo, Texas 79103 Visitation Rector Funeral Home Thursday, September 23, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 2800 South Osage Amarillo, Texas 79103 Prayer Service St. Mary's Cathedral Friday, September 24, 2021 11:00 AM 1200 S. Washington Amarillo, TX - Texas 79102 Graveside Service Llano Cemetery Friday, September 24, 2021 12:00 PM 2900 S. Hayes Amarillo, Texas 79103