Maria Teresa Garcia of Elmhurst passed away on December 8, 2009 at the age of 86. She was the devoted mother of Maria Theresa, Maria Eugenia, Maria Isabel, Rufino, Rocio and Maria del Carmen. She was the loving daughter of Roberto and Manuela. Services were offered at St. Adalbert’s Church. Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village, NY 11379.