Juanita Mary Louise Garcia will be missed by her husband of 48 years, James; sons, James A. Garcia and Justin (Jennifer) Nostrala, her grandchildren, Alexus C. Garcia, Samona M Garcia, Seth A. Nostrala and Caleb P. Nostrala; brothers, Edward, Henry, Andrew and John Rivera; sisters, Charlotte (Jose) Gomez, Evelyn (Phillip) Munoz, Florentina (Chico) Perez, Rose Bonanno and Connie (Gilbert) Sanchez; nephews, nieces, friends and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sebastian and Andrea Rivera; brother, Edmundo and sisters Elena Rivera and Lucille Garcia.

In lieu of plants and flowers, it was Juanita's wish to have memorial donations be made to St. Anthony's School-Education Program, 16 Columbus Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50315.