Ofelia Villamar Garcia

Ofelia was born in Vigo, Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines on October 11, 1945. Ofelia is the oldest child of Pedrin and Floria Villamar. She grew up in Vigo, along with her siblings. She finished her education at Vigo Elementary School. She attended half of her high school at Stella Maris in Lubang, graduating high school at Far Eastern University. She finished college at the University of Santo Tomas, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education. From there, Ofelia began her teaching career at the University and went directly to teach at St. John’s Academy in San Juan, then to Assumption College in Makati.

After a few years of teaching in the Philippines, she took on a new challenge and immigrated to the United States in 1969. In 1972, she fell in love with and married Alfredo Garcia in San Francisco, and they would have two sons, Scotty and Michael. Her family settled in the suburbs of Santa Clara and Milpitas, and her career included positions with Pacific Bell, New York Life and the Veterans Administration. She was a longtime volunteer for the Diocesan Council of Filipino Catholics, as well as her hometown organization, Lubang Looc International (LLI) Northern California Chapter, serving as its first President. Throughout her years she enjoyed her time with family, friends, and loved ones near and far.

She is survived by: her beloved husband of 47 years, Alfredo Garcia; her devoted sons and their spouses, Scotty and Aloha Garcia, Michael and Lisa Garcia; sister Marilou Dudero; brothers, Edgardo “Gerry” Villamar, Wilfredo Villamar, Emmanuel Villamar; grandchildren, Emma and Natalie; many extended family and close friends. Her Mother Floria, her Father Pedrin and Sister Tessie, preceded her in death and they will meet again at the gates of heaven.

Funeral Services for Ofelia Villamar Garcia

Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary

48800 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont, Ca. 94539

Limafamilycedarlawn.com

Visitation/Viewing:

Sunday, Dec.1st, 2019 3:00-9:00 pm

Monday, Dec.2nd, 2019 3:00-9:00 pm (Vigil Service 6:00 pm)

Funeral Mass:

Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, 2019 10:00 am

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

750 Sequoia Drive

Milpitas, Ca. 95035