Erlinda Gracia Bush Garcia

67, of Tampa, FL, passed away Sunday, December 28th. Born in the Philippines, she moved here in 1967. She practiced Buddhism for over 40 years. She worked as a hair stylist for over 30 years. She was a bowling champion and a martial artist. She liked and was an excellent cook. She was a supportive and strong mother and grandmother and loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claudio and Teofila Lacquio; her little sister, Jocelyn; her older brother, Angelito. She is survived by her husband, Rodolfo Garcia; her daughter, Jennifer “Tuesday” Lee-Gray; her son, Steven Bush; grandchildren: Stephen Lee Jr., Erin Gray, Bastian Lee, Bree Gray, Joey Gray, Yazmyhn Gray, Janillie Alvarado-Bush, and Roujyn Bush; brothers, Wilfredo Mahilom, Arturo Laquio, Romeo Lacquio, Claudio Sr. Laquio, Rolando Laquio; sisters, Virginia Bouthillette, and Esterlita Leach; nephews, Lionel Farley, Joseph Leach, and John Leach; niece, Crystal Farley; and all of her family back home in the Philippines. There will be a visitation on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 from 5-9pm at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 605 S. MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Erlinda’s honor to this address, 203 Elm Lane Tampa, FL 33610 Arrangements under the direction of Blount & Curry FH-Macdill Chap, TAMPA, FL.