Geraldine Moya Obituary

Geraldine "Gerri" Beverly Moya died Saturday, February 4, 2006 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from complications caused by multiple sclerosis. She was born on September 20, 1941 in Laramie, Wyoming, the daughter of Jacinto and Elena (Martinez) Garcia. Gerri was a very warm, loving, and courageous lady, and a devoted wife, mother, and sister. She was so proud of her sons David, Paul, and John. Her beautiful smile would light up her beautiful face, and her sense of humor, although quiet, was always present. Gerri's inner strength and her devotion to and faith in God were an inspiration to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, George, Herman, and Lester Garcia; and her sister, Phyllis Santistevan. Survivors include her husband, Manuel Ernest Moya; her sons, David and his wife, Kathleen; Paul, and John Moya; a very special family member, Brutus; sisters, Beatrice Herrera and her husband, Evan; Delia Mesa; Virginia Delaplane and her husband, George, Marilyn Navarrete and her husband, Panifilo; and Christine Ramirez; brothers, Gilbert, John, and Clyde Garcia; grandchildren, Ashleigh, Chrissy, Hailey, Heather, Michael, Adam, and Nathan; her only surviving aunt, Adelina Martinez; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Vigil and Rosary services will be held at St. Laurence O'Toole Catholic Church on Wednesday February 8, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Laurence O'Toole Catholic Church on Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. with The Very Reverend Donald F Dunn, V.G., and Father James Schumacher as co-Celebrants. Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Aaron DeHerrera, Paul Gonzales, Jim Herrera, Joseph Andrew Moya, Panfilo Navarrete, and Matt Vialpando. Services are under the direction of Rocky Mountain Funeral Home.