Concepcion S. “Conchita” Garcia, 89, of Russell, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Warren, PA.
Born on August 24, 1929 in Bogota, Colombia, she was the daughter of the late Damaso and Concepcion Cabrera Sarmiento. On August 13, 1955, in Bogota, Colombia, she married Jorge E. Garcia, who survives. Conchita and Jorge came to the United States as newlyweds to pursue the classic American dream, eventually raising their 2 daughters on Long Island, NY, before retiring to Russell, PA. Conchita was a social worker for several years. She was a member of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church in Warren where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society and helped on the funeral luncheon committee. She was a devout Catholic. Her church and her family were most important. She was an avid knitter, baker, and crafter, especially for her family.
In addition to her husband, Conchita is survived by her two daughters – Doris M. Hale and her husband, Jim, of Frewsburg, NY, and Maria C. Cholewinski of Branford, CT; 5 grandchildren – Nick (Brittany) and Andrew (Joni) Hale, Kristin (Steve) Kaye, Dominic and Rachel Cholewinski; 4 great-grandchildren – Huxley and Lennox Hale, and Emilia and Cecily Kaye; 1 brother – Alvaro Sarmiento of Bogota, Colombia; 2 sisters – Lilia Sarmiento of Bogota, Colombia, and Leonor (Luis) Cifuentes of Gainesville, VA; and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers – Luis, Julian and Damaso Sarmiento, and her sister – Matilde Sarmiento.
Friends may call on Monday, April 15, 2019, at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, 11 Russell St., Warren, PA, from 10:00am to 11:00am, at which time a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Fr. James Gutting, Pastor, officiating. Inurnment will be in the Mausoleum of the Ascension at St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery, Warren, PA. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to place a memorial may do so to the Holy Redeemer Church Building Fund, or to the Warren Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East St., Warren, PA. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
My sympathy goes out to your family. Conchita was a beautiful and sweet lady. I saw her many times while visiting my sister, Nancy, at Kinzua. It was nice to see so many of Conchita’s devoted family at the Christmas party. Alzheimer’s is so cruel, she is at peace now. My prayers are with you all. Sue Shields
Conchita I truly hope you have found you peace and Our lord and savior opens his arms to you. For George you are a great man and I wish you health, Doris, thank you for your kindness, take care of George he is a good man, Maria, I will always love you.
GEORGE WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOU WERE BOTH SUCH
We extend our deepest sympathy to George and all of his extended
family. We came to know George and Conchita shortly after they
moved to Russell and they have become two of our dearest friends.
We will cherish the memories and good times together with Conchita
and will continue to support George and treasure his warm and
heartfelt friendship. With all our love and prayers!!!
Doris and Jim we are so to hear of your mom passing. May she have the peace and love that comes with eternal life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.