Mary Garcia

Mary Garcia, 84, passed away at her home on March 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on July 26, 1941 and was preceded in death by her husband, Luis Garcia. She was a force of nature who never met a stranger and could turn a grocery store visit into an adventure. With a vibrant spirit and an unforgettable laugh, Mary led a life that was "truly larger than life". Mary was defined by her devotion to her family, especially her grand-kids and her dinner table was always a place of laughter and love.

Mary is survived by her sister, Ida Castellano and brother, Louis Muto, her son Andy Joe (Kelley), daughters Andrea (Jack) and Brandy (Frank), her step-children Gladys (Steve), Lisa (Buster) and Rosie (Clayton), grandchildren, Nicholas, Michael (Annemarie), Nathan (Courtney), Anna (Robert), Kurt (Adithi), Alex, Vincent (Giulia), Nicolette, Cristina, Mia, Kylie (Eddie), Carter, Francesca, great-grandchildren, Michael, Adelina, Lucy, her nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly, especially her favorite niece, Michelle who held a special place in her heart. We want to thank all of her wonderful caregivers, especially her partner in crime Martha, whose love and care brightened her every day.

Mary touched the lives of everyone who had the honor of knowing her. Her selflessness, warmth, and generous spirit will be remembered forever. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and compassion that lives on in all of us.

The family has requested that services be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made at the American Cancer Society online at https://donate.cancer.org or calling 1-800-227-2345 option #2, or The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay online at https://bit.ly/4tz57IH