Anita Garcia nee Melero, age 81, of Calumet City, IL; passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Jose Garcia; loving mother of Maria (Francisco) Ontiveros and Silvia Garcia; cherished grandmother of Oscar (Cristina) Ontiveros and Melissa Sanchez; proud great-grandmother of Leilani, Camila and Cali; fond sister of the late Salvador Melero, the late Mario Melero, Tayde Chaidez, the late Maria "Chuy" Diaz, Elvira Herrera, Otilia Urbina, the late Rosario "Titi" Lechuga and the late Juan "Quico" Melero; dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, October 21st, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home 4727 W. 103rd St. Oak Lawn. Funeral Tuesday, October 22nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Jesus Shepherd of Souls Parish Church, (formerly St. Andrew Church) 768 Lincoln Ave. Calumet City, with Mass to follow 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. For info (708) 636-1193.
