In Loving Memory of Maria de la Luz Garcia

June 5, 1987 – May 13, 2026

With deeply heavy hearts but a lifetime of beautiful memories, we announce the passing of our beloved, Maria de la Luz Garcia, who left us on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home, wrapped in the profound love of her family, exactly where she wanted to be, after a courageous and graceful battle with an aggressive form of cancer.

Maria was born on June 5, 1987, in the city of Totolmajac, Mexico. At the age of three, she came to the United States, embarking on a journey defined by hard work, resilience, and an unwavering determination to build a beautiful life.

It was here that she met the love of her life, her husband Juan Perez. Together, they built a home filled with laughter, warmth, and devotion, and were blessed with three beautiful children who were the absolute center of Maria’s world: Margarita Perez Garcia, Mickenlee Perez, and Izaac Perez Garcia. While Maria wore many titles throughout her life, her absolute favorite was "Mom.”

Maria’s heart was too big to limit her care only to her family. For 20+ years, she dedicated her life to taking care of others in the healthcare field. She worked tirelessly to advance her career, starting out as a Medical Assistant (MA) before achieving her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse (RN). Maria brought comfort and healing to countless lives on the Med-Surg unit at Logan Regional Hospital, and later found a profound calling at the Cancer Center. It was her time as a caregiver where she met a circle of friends whom she loved deeply and considered a second family.

To know Maria was to know joy. She was a woman who wore a brilliant smile everywhere she went, bringing an infectious positivity into every room, no matter the challenges she faced. She loved the magic of Disney movies, the peace of tending to her garden, and the vibrant energy of family reunions. Maria loved jokes and loved to laugh, finding happiness in the smallest moments.

Above all, Maria was a woman of deep gratitude. She frequently spoke about how incredibly blessed she felt by the wonderful people who crossed her path. Her capacity to love was endless.

Preceded in Death by:

• Her beloved father, Luis Garcia Arce

Survived by:

• Her devoted husband, Juan Perez

• Her cherished children, Margarita Perez Garcia, Mickenlee Perez, and Izaac Perez Garcia

• Her loving mother, Genoveva Mendez Molina

• Her siblings, Salatiel Castañeda, Alejandro Mendez, Yeni Garcia, Violeta Garcia, Enrique Garcia, Rafael Garcia.

• A massive community of extended family, dear friends, and colleagues.

A Note of Gratitude from the Family: We want to extend our deepest, most heartfelt thank you to all the family members, friends, and colleagues who showered Maria and our family with endless support, love, and prayers over these past years. Your kindness was a comfort to her, and she felt every bit of the love you sent her way.

Maria’s light did not go out; it simply shifted into the hearts of everyone she touched. She will be missed beyond words, but her love, positivity and smile continues in our memories.

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