Josephine “Pepper” Garcia, 86, born March 25, 1926, passed away June 13, 2012 into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father. Preceded in death by her parents, Rosa and Jose Garcia; brother, Ambrose and sister, Jessie M. Olivas. She will be sadly missed by brother-in-law, Sandy Olivas; nieces, Sandra Smith and Yvonne (Kevin) Peattie; great nieces and nephews, Dustin, Samantha, Sydnie, Timothy, Kelly and Tyler; sister-in-law, Frances Garcia and family. She will also be missed by numerous family members and friends. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Friday at George McCarthy Historic Chapel.