Cecelia Z (Zavala) Garcia

Cecelia Zavala Garcia passed away at her home on August 3, 2024 with her loving children by her side. Cecelia lived her full 87 years of life in the Pass area. She was a proud Banning High Alumni. In Banning, she met and married her husband, Pete Garcia, and they had three children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete; Grandson Wedo (Mark); Granddaughter Marisa Porter; and her infant Great-Granddaughter Anaya. Cecelia was survived by her daughters Monica Garcia Porter and Sandra G. Contreras (Mike). She was survived by one son, Peter Gary Garcia. Also at her side at her passing was her other little boy "Cuddles" her beloved pet. Cecelia leaves six surviving grandchildren, Chelse Youngblood (Rick); Shannon Quezada; Michael Contreras, Jr. (Sunny); Angela Pimentel (Joe); Brandon Contreras; and Britni Stafford. She was a loving Nana to 25 great-grandchildren and 3 great great grandsons. Cecelia was recognizable to many in the community due to her longtime occupation in retail sales throughout the City of Banning, lastly being JC Penney. She was active with the Church Choir at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (of which she was a lifetime parishioner), with the the Mexican-American Scholarship Assoc & Club Latino Americano, which was co-founded by her parents. Cecelia relished in the fact that everyone knew her door was always open for friends and family to stop by and have a cup of coffee and sweet treat. She was able to enjoy up the company of many friends and relatives who found their way into her kitchen for a chat. That's what memories are made of. Services for Nana (as she as lovingly called) will be on Friday August 16, 2024, all to take place at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, Banning. Viewing hours are from 8:30 am until 9:30. Rosary will be at 9:30. Mass to begin at 10:00 a.m. Burial to be private. Luncheon to follow at Club Latino Americano 401 E. Livingston,

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