Luciana “Lucy” Anzaldua Garcia, 82, passed into the Lord’s hands on September 9, 2019. She was born in Cuero, Texas on June 12, 1937. Luciana was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Josephina Anzaldua, brothers Louis, Paul, Felix, Joe, and sisters Josephina, Lupe, Gloria, Beatrice, and Inez.
Luciana is survived by her husband, Israel Garcia Sr., her daughter Patricia Peña (Robert), son Israel Garcia Jr. (Heralida), and grandchildren Michelle, Matthew, Melanie, Gabrielle, and Julian, sister, Becky, and great-grandson, Jonathan.
Luciana grew up in Cuero, Texas with her family where she was very involved in the local 4H Club and her Catholic School. She met Israel Garcia in their small town and they dated for several years. On January 26, 1958, she married the love of her life, Israel. They were married for 61 loving years.
Luciana served in many capacities in the churches in which she was a member. She worked as the receptionist at her long-time church Iglesia Bautista El Calvario in Houston, Texas where she was very active in all the church’s events and choral programs. Luciana is known for her smile that warmed everyone in the spirit of friendship. She was a hardworking woman with an energetic personality. Sewing, cross-words, and traveling with family were her joys. She particularly enjoyed and spoke about her once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Holy Land with her husband Israel. She always cooked fresh, delicious meals and hosted all holidays for the family. She never let anyone go home without a full stomach and happy heart. She cared for her family, grandchildren, and extended family and welcomed friends as if they were her own family.
