Dolores Garcia Jordan died March 26, 2003, at home with her
loving family present.
Dolores Garcia Jordan died March 26, 2003, at home with her loving family present.
Mrs. Jordan was born in Gilroy 73 years ago. She attended Gilroy, San Martin and Morgan Hill schools, graduating from Gilroy High School in 1948. Dolores was the daughter of John and Rose Garcia, a pioneer Gilroy family; her father was born in Gilroy in 1903.
For many years Mrs. Jordan sang in the South Valley Choir, having acquired her musical ability from her mother Rose Bonfante Garcia, who played piano and sang. Mrs. Jordan also played the piano, the ukulele and the “washtub”. Dolores was an avid gardener and was also a wonderful cook. She took great pride in her home.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Merle Jordan of Morgan Hill; brother John D. Garcia of Gilroy; sisters-in-law Cleo Pirrone of Modesto, Sandy Garcia of Goldfield, Nev., Faye Gorges of Cupertino and Irene Barbaglia of Watsonville; brother-in-law Larry Hail of Pinole; nieces and nephews Little Irene of Hayward, Joanne McCall of Cupertino, Kenny Gorges of Lincoln, Sylvia of Colorado, Carol Perry of Cottage Grove, Ore., Jeannie Wilkins of Pacific Grove, Linda Benito of Watsonville, Bobby Jordan of Medford, Oregon, Judy McKissack of Antioch, Nancy Robinson of Hollywood, Christie Harrison of Concord, Larry Hail of Reno, Nev., John D. Garcia Jr. of Gilroy, Daniel Garcia of Gilroy, Dennis Garcia of Stockton, Michael Garcia of San Jose, Paul Garcia of San Jose, Philip Garcia of San Jose, David Garcia of San Jose; and many great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Garcia.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to a favorite hospice program.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at St. Mary Church in Gilroy. Arrangements were under the direction of Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy.
