Lazara Garcia

June 20, 1931 - October 13, 2021

Lazara Garcia, a resident of The Little Flower of Charlotte since August, passed away on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021. Mrs. Garcia was 90 years old. Mrs. Garcia was born in Havana, Cuba, on June 20, 1931. In 1960, she arrived in the United States and considered herself a proud American upon becoming a citizen. She was a regular Church goer until moving into Assisted Living where she received in house religious services and continued to be devout in her faith. She was an avid reader, particularly of detective stories. While living in New York City until 2016, she was a regular Broadway theater and movie goer and enjoyed going out to dinner with family and friends. She enjoyed a good laugh and her loving and sweet smile made friends everywhere she lived. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. Mrs. Garcia survived her husband, Luis Garcia, and is survived by her daughters Mayra Alvarez and Maria Greczmiel; her sons-in-law Adolfo Alvarez and Horst Greczmiel; her grandson George and his wife Aimee Greczmiel; and her great-grandchildren Ethan, Jillian, and Dean. She is also survived by nieces and nephews residing throughout the United States. She will be forever loved and never forgotten. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the James Funeral Home of Huntersville, NC. A memorial service will be private. In lieu of flowers, her family asked that memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com to be shared with family and friends.