OBITUARY
Maria Briones Garcia
January 21, 1944 – February 1, 2019
Maria Briones Garcia, 75 years old in Fresno, CA went to be with her God at 7:10am on February 1, 2019.
Maria was born on January 21, 1944, in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, Mexico to Gregorio and Alejandra Briones Vidales. Maria married her husband Jose García on April 16, 1966. She held several positions of work, such as field worker, assembly line crew member, janitor, care provider, yet her beloved one was homemaker.
She raised six children; Joe, Maria, Blanca, Juan, Daniel, and Angela. Later on, she helped her daughters in raising her grandchildren. Maria was a Seventh Day Adventist and a strong believer in the word of God. Maria’s faith in God was always strong and filled with love and compassion for others. She shared her love of God by assisting church every Sabbath. Maria was involved in her church, volunteering with the monthly food bank, recruiting donations for Dorcas, which would be given to the families in need within the community. Maria was a member of the choir and a Deaconess at the Sequoia Spanish SDA Church. She participated in many other events at church, as well as arrive early every Saturday to open the church and prepare the daily worship, as it was her passion. Maria enjoyed every moment she could praise God.
Maria was a wonderful Mother, Wife, Sister, Daughter, Friend, Grandmother and above all else, a true faithful servant of God.
FAMILY
- Gregorio Briones, Father
- Alejandra Vidales Briones, Mother
- Jose Garcia, Husband
- Jose Luis Garcia, Son
- Maria A. Lopez, Daughter
- Blanca E. Beale, Daughter
- Juan J. Garcia, Son
- Daniel J. Garcia, Son
- Angela M. Zapien, Daughter
- Danielle Nicole Navarro, Granddaughter
- John Anthony Lopez, Grandson
- Louie Armando Lopez, Grandson
- David Lee Beale Jr., Grandson
- Stefani Adriana Beale, Granddaughter
- Naomi Delilah Zapien, Granddaughter
- Anahi Cynthia Zapien, Granddaughter
- Angelina Jessie Zapien, Granddaughter
- Daniel Jose Garcia Jr., Grandson
- Samuel Nathaniel Garcia, Grandson
- Abel Alexander Lopez, Great Grandson
PALLBEARERS
- John P. Lopez
- John Anthony Lopez
- Louie Armando Lopez
- David Lee Beale Sr.
- David Lee Beale Jr.
- Joel Guadalupe Navarro
Services
- Visitation Sunday, February 10, 2019
- Wake Service Sunday, February 10, 2019
- Funeral Service Monday, February 11, 2019
- Final Place of Rest Monday, February 11, 2019
REMEMBERING
Maria Briones Garcia
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ADD A MEMORYNicole García-Scruggs
February 9, 2019
Hermana Garcia is the only name I ever called her. From the first time I met her to the last time I saw her she always had a beautiful smile and a contagious laugh. I have so many happy memories spent in her home, she was always welcoming and loving. One of my many favorite memories is being in her home one day and she was making tortillas. I was in awe of how quick she could roll a perfectly round tortilla, and they were delicious!!
She was an amazing woman and she loved God. She loved her family and she loved her church family. She was always willing and helpful to those in need. I will miss her beautiful smile and contagious laugh. Heaven will be a wonderful reunion of all the lovely people we lost but get to spend eternity with. I can’t wait to see her beautiful smile in heaven.
LILLIAN GARCIA
February 9, 2019
To Our Tia Maria
From day one when we first met, you welcomed me with open arms, from that day forward you always showed me love. A smile is who you are a lovely lovely woman.
You will be in my heart forever and ever. I was blessed to have known you all these years.
Our Lord has called you home his lovely angel.
Tia Maria
Love Lillian & Joe Garcia aka Pepe..
Zaira Manzano
February 9, 2019
Mi querida hna. María García:
Siempre fue un gran ejemplo de puntualidad, responsabilidad y orden. Siempre mostró el amor de Dios en su corazón al compartir el Evangelio con otros, al dar ayuda al necesitado, y mostrar amistad a quien le rodeaba.
El recuerdo de su amistad estara en mi corazón como una joya preciada. No olvidaré sus palabras favoritas: "Se fiel hasta la muerte, y yo te daré la corona de la vida." Y ella lo fué, fué fiel hasta la muerte. Que Dios nos permita reunirnos nuevamente en aquel gran dia cuando nuestro Señor Jesucristo venga por nosotros.
Leticia Arroyo
February 8, 2019
The 1st time I met my Tia Maria was when we (Dad,Mom, Michael and myself) went to Calexico in my Dad's 67 Chevy Impala to pick her up for my Tio Pepe. She was very quiet. My Tia always had that quiet beauty. She will be missed. Leticia Garcia Arroyo
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Breakfast before back to school shopping with Zapien girls, 2014
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Family at the Zoo
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Mama: “?con orejas?!”
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Maria, Blanca, Tio Alejandro, Angela and Mama
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Louie’s High School Graduation!
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D’s graduation day at Clovis East High School
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Angelina & Grandma
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Anahí, Grandma & Angela at Morro Strand 2006
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Anahí, Angela, Angelina, Naomi & Grandma
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Angela, Anahi, Angelina and Naomi with Grandma - Thanksgiving 2018
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Missy’s graduation day at Clovis East High School - June 2016
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Angela, Joseph, Maria, Blanca, Mamá & Daniel!
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Angela, Anahi, Grandma, Naomi, & Angelina- Muffins with Mom at Winchelle Elementry 2010
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Grandma caught by Naomi 2016
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Naomi, Grandma, Angelina & Anahí at the Zoo, October 2018
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Angela, mom, Blanca - Thanksgiving 2018
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Disneyland, June 2012
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The Chaffee Zoo November 2017
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Blanca & Angela with mom! Thanksgiving 2018
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Brenda, Mamá, & Angela at Denny’s enjoying breakfast! November 2018
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Mom & Daniel
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Maria, Blanca, Angela & Mama
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Angela, Blanca, Mamá, Joe, & Maria, 2007
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Lil D, Grandma & Missy
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Angela & Mama!
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Missy hugging Grandma at Danielle’s wedding! September 2016 (Missy caught the bouquet!)
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Mama & Angela, September 2013
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Family 1985 - Dad, Joseph, Maria, Blanca, Angela, Mamá, Daniel, & Juan
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Grandma & her lil sidekick Angelina... Quick lunch break 2013
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Blanca, Stefani, and proud Grandma!
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Mama & Daniel at a Ducks game in Oregon, 2016
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Angelina with Grandma - Thanksgiving 2018
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Anahí & Grandma 2018
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Joel, John Anthony, Danielle, Louie, Maria, Grandma & John, Louie’s Fire Academy Graduation!
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D and Missy with Grandma - Thanksgiving 2018
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Naomi, Anahi, Angela & Grandma at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 2006
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Angela, Naomi, Grandma, Anahi & Angelina- 2016, at Anahi’s performance
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Daniel Jr., Grandma, Angelina, Naomi & Anahí
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Maria, Blanca, Tio Alejandro, Angela and Mama
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Louie’s High School Graduation!
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D’s graduation day at Clovis East High School
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Angelina & Grandma
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Anahí, Grandma & Angela at Morro Strand 2006
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Anahí, Angela, Angelina, Naomi & Grandma
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Angela, Anahi, Angelina and Naomi with Grandma - Thanksgiving 2018
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Missy’s graduation day at Clovis East High School - June 2016
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Angela, Joseph, Maria, Blanca, Mamá & Daniel!
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Angela, Anahi, Grandma, Naomi, & Angelina- Muffins with Mom at Winchelle Elementry 2010
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Grandma with Naomi at her sixth grade promotion
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Grandma caught by Naomi 2016
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Naomi, Grandma, Angelina & Anahí at the Zoo, October 2018
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Angela, mom, Blanca - Thanksgiving 2018
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The Chaffee Zoo November 2017
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Blanca & Angela with mom! Thanksgiving 2018
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Brenda, Mamá, & Angela at Denny’s enjoying breakfast! November 2018
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Mom & Daniel
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Maria, Blanca, Angela & Mama
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Angela, Blanca, Mamá, Joe, & Maria, 2007
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Lil D, Grandma & Missy
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Angela & Mama!
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Missy hugging Grandma at Danielle’s wedding! September 2016 (Missy caught the bouquet!)
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Mama & Angela, September 2013
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Grandma & Angelina
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Almost everyone, November 2017
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Naomi, Grandma, & Anahí 2006
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Family 1985 - Dad, Joseph, Maria, Blanca, Angela, Mamá, Daniel, & Juan
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Tío Alejandro with big sister
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Grandma & her lil sidekick Angelina... Quick lunch break 2013
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Blanca, Stefani, and proud Grandma!
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Mama & Daniel at a Ducks game in Oregon, 2016
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Angelina with Grandma - Thanksgiving 2018
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Joel, John Anthony, Danielle, Louie, Maria, Grandma & John, Louie’s Fire Academy Graduation!
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D and Missy with Grandma - Thanksgiving 2018
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Daniel & Mama, 2019
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Naomi, Anahi, Angela & Grandma at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 2006
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Daniel Jr., Grandma, Angelina, Naomi & Anahí
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