2/25/1948 – 3/16/2025
Lawrence
A Visitation for Lydia Lucianna Garcia, 77, Lawrence, KS will be held 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS, with a Rosary Recitation starting at 6:00 p.m. Lydia passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 16, 2025, at LMH Health in Lawrence.
Lydia was born on February 25, 1948, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Tiburcio Joe and Feliciatas (Garcia) Reyes.
Lydia married Andrew Garcia on November 10, 1989, in Lawrence, KS, and he survives at home.
Lydia is also survived by her sons, Ramon Jr. (Tami McFarland) Garcia, Arlindo (Kelli) Garcia, Antonio (Rosanna) Garcia, stepdaughter, Ricaela Hernandez-Garcia, brother, Arlindo Reyes, twenty-one grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.
Lydia was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Nathan Michael Garcia, brother, Tiburcio Reyes, and sister, Juanita Reyes Hepner.
The family suggests memorials in Lydia’s name to Lawrence Humane Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 W. 13th St. Lawrence, KS 66044.
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
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