Mary Elizabeth Garcia

Newport, RI - Mary Elizabeth Kielbasa Garcia, 54, of 1 Bradford Ave, Newport, RI passed away peacefully on December 16, 2011. Mary was born in Newport, RI on January 18, 1957. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Stella Latosek Kielbasa. She is survived by her husband Alfred Garcia, daughter Stephanie Earp, and three brothers Rob, Jeff and Paul Kielbasa.Mary had a joy for life, a passion for learning and a love of swimming. May she be in peace, and always know how loved she has been and how her life has touched so many people.Afternoon calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, from 5:00-8:00pm at the Hambly Funeral Home, 30 Red Cross Ave., Newport, RI. Her funeral will be held at the Hambly Funeral Home on December 22, 2011 at 9:00am, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am at St. Josephs Church, Broadway and Mann Avenue, Newport. Burial will be private.Memorial donations may be made to Women Infants Hospital, 4th Floor Oncology, 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905.