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Louanne Garcia, 68, passed away on October 17, 2024, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on October 2, 1956, in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Roy and Dorothy (Berry) Overton.
Louanne was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Joe “Byrd” Garcia; her mother and stepfather, Dorothy (nee, Berry) and George Olinger; and her father and stepmother, Roy and Doris Overton.
Louanne was a lifelong attendee and member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alamogordo, having been the first baby to have graced its halls shortly after her grandparents enacted the church’s charter. Louanne was devoted to the mission of CBC and was a pillar within her faith community, having managed the financial and administrative aspects of Calvary’s day-to-day needs for many years. Additionally, Louanne played the piano during Sunday (and Wednesday) services for much of her adult life. Louanne’s consistency in her faith cannot be understated.
After her previous battles with cancer, Louanne devoted many hours to volunteering for Relay for Life, serving many women as they navigated their own journeys with breast cancer.
Louanne is survived by her son, Jeremy Garcia and his partner, Vicky Monreal, of Alamogordo, NM; her daughter and son-in-law, Larissa and Damon Willsey, of Las Cruces, NM. Additionally, Louanne has 3 grandchildren, Abrianna Garcia (and her spouse, Alex), Coltrane Willsey, and Valerie Garcia, whom she loved deeply. Louanne was incredibly supportive of her family, and we will miss her greatly.
The Garcia family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the funeral services. To sign the online register book, please visit www.alamogordofuneralhome.org.
