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Gregoria Reveles de Garcia born in Juanchorrey, Zacatecas Mexico died on October 9, 2025, at the age of 90, in Fresno, California. Born May 25, 1935, Gregoria was the oldest of 7 children born to Ignacio Reveles and Luciana Correa. Gregoria, affectionately known as “Gollita” came to California in 1956 after marrying her husband Jose Zuniga Garcia (1928-1996). After short residencies in Arvin, California and Fresno, she settled in the rural Fresno County town of Biola, California, making it her hometown for 57 years (1962 to 2019). Gollita welcomed and raised 8 children, five girls, Norma, Elma, Bibiana, Emagdia and Alejandra and 3 boys, Jose Jr., David and Hector. She was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker while also working alongside her husband in the various agricultural fields and fruit packing sheds throughout Fresno County for more than 50 years. She understood the importance of hard work and the value of work done well. With little to no complaining she fulfilled her responsibilities from sunrise to sunset. She knew how to stretch a dollar to make ends meet to ensure her children had what they needed but was also very generous with others with the little she had. She was a virtuous woman and took pride in letting her doctors know that she not once had a drink of alcohol or smoked a cigarette. At the age of 60 and after 40 years of marriage she became a widow. In 2005 she suffered the tragic loss of her son David. She found continued meaning and purpose in life through her faith, strength and love for her family and friends. She enjoyed knitting, tending to her vegetable and flower gardens. She had a green thumb, often planting random stems that would quickly blossom. She enjoyed having pets, including dogs, cats, chickens, doves, pigeons and a pig. All of which kept her connected to her humble roots. She was a devoted daughter and sister who always managed to send money home to her parents and siblings. She stayed connected to her parents and siblings who all continued to live in Mexico and was most happy when she was able to take month long trips to visit them. She was a faithfully devoted catholic servant attending mass every Sunday and praying the rosary often to request the intercession of La Virgen de Guadalupe. She attended the parishes of St. Alphonsus, St. Patrick’s in Kerman and more recently St. Mary’s Queen of Apostles. She enjoyed singing in church and did so as loud as she could. She was a strong and fearless mother and grandmother, stern and serious yet forgiving and compassionate. She enjoyed volunteering at the community center and spending time with friends, many that preceded her in death. She was courageous and very protective of her children and her home and always willing to give her time and attention to her family, friends and community. She was the epitome of sacrifice, selfless and unconditional love for others. She will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband Jose Z. Garcia, her son David Garcia, her sister Martha Reveles and her brother Antonio Reveles. She is survived by and will continue to live in the hearts of her seven children, Norma, Elma, Bibiana, Jose, Jr., Hector, Emagdia and Alejandra, her 30 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. Descanse en paz, Mama, Abuela, Bisabuela y Tatarabuela. Hasta que nos vemos otra vez.

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Gregoria R Garcia

May 25, 1935 - October 9, 2025