Mary Agnes Krettecos
September 1, 1926 — August 29, 2009
Mary Agnes Krettecos, 82, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009. "Teenie" as she was fondly known was born Sept. 1, 1926 in Las Cruces to Frederick and Eunice Page Garcia. She enjoyed cooking, hunting for artifacts and playing bridge where she had a special relationship with all her bridge playing friends but her passion was for her family. Teenie will be deeply missed by all...
Mary Agnes Krettecos, 82, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009. "Teenie" as she was fondly known was born Sept. 1, 1926 in Las Cruces to Frederick and Eunice Page Garcia. She enjoyed cooking, hunting for artifacts and playing bridge where she had a special relationship with all her bridge playing friends but her passion was for her family. Teenie will be deeply missed by all her family and many friends who knew and loved her. She is survived by her two daughters D'Anne Burton and husband Ivan of Las Cruces and Katherine Kelly and husband Earl of San Antonio, TX; brothers Billy Garcia and wife Flora of Las Cruces, Jiggs Garcia and Paul Garcia both of California; sister Martha Jo Chavez; grandchildren Page, James Paul, Jonathan, Paul, Madison, Steven, Brittany and by her great-granddaughter Reagan. Also surviving her are many nieces, nephews and cousins. Tennie was preceded in death by her loving husband Harry, her son Harry Jr. and her daughter Penelope. A prayer vigil will be held at 6 PM on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 at Getz Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass to celebrate her life is at 10 AM on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral with Fr. Sean Garrity officiating. Rite of Committal for her cremains will follow at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Columbarium. A very special thanks goes to out to Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada for the love and care shown to our mother. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Building Fund. 1240 S. Espina St., Las Cruces, NM 88001 (575) 524-8563. PDF Printable Version
Mary Agnes Krettecos, 82, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009. "Teenie" as she was fondly known was born Sept. 1, 1926 in Las Cruces to Frederick and Eunice Page Garcia. She enjoyed cooking, hunting for artifacts and playing bridge where she had a special relationship with all her bridge playing friends but her passion was for her family. Teenie will be deeply missed by all her family and many friends who knew and loved her. She is survived by her two daughters D'Anne Burton and husband Ivan of Las Cruces and Katherine Kelly and husband Earl of San Antonio, TX; brothers Billy Garcia and wife Flora of Las Cruces, Jiggs Garcia and Paul Garcia both of California; sister Martha Jo Chavez; grandchildren Page, James Paul, Jonathan, Paul, Madison, Steven, Brittany and by her great-granddaughter Reagan. Also surviving her are many nieces, nephews and cousins. Tennie was preceded in death by her loving husband Harry, her son Harry Jr. and her daughter Penelope. A prayer vigil will be held at 6 PM on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 at Getz Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass to celebrate her life is at 10 AM on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral with Fr. Sean Garrity officiating. Rite of Committal for her cremains will follow at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Columbarium. A very special thanks goes to out to Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada for the love and care shown to our mother. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Building Fund. 1240 S. Espina St., Las Cruces, NM 88001 (575) 524-8563. PDF Printable Version
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