María was born in Cuba on June 23, 1934 to the late Joaquín García and Ramona Medina. María was a great prayer warrior, and loved to sing hymns and read her Bible. She enjoyed reading, crosswords, coloring, and watching game shows such as Jeopardy and Exatlón Estados Unidos.
María is survived by three daughters: Silvia Mendoza (Michael DeMolina), Dámaris Rodríguez (Luis), and Lidia Fernández (Alex); four grandchildren: Valerie Rodríguez Michelena (Matthew), Britney Fernández, Jonathan Fernández, and Ryan Rodríguez; and one sister: Orfa García; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, María was preceded in death by her husband: Celso J. Mendoza; and one brother: Joaquín García.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Dade South Memorial Park in Miami, Florida.
