Maria Garcia celebrating her 101st birthday. Photo courtesy of Javier Gomez.
Maria Garcia of Oxnard recently celebrated her 101st birthday.
She was born in Jerez, Zacatecas on Jan. 13, 1911. Garcia, is the grandmother of four young mariachi players, Ely, Stephanie, Luis and Denise Garcia, said Javier Gomez, founder of the Inlakech Cultural Arts Center. Her late husband was Cristobal Garcia and their sons and daughters all live throughout Ventura County.
“She is very alert and healthy. Always the last one to go to sleep. Loves to stay up late to listen to mariachi music and watch her granddaughter dance folklorico dances,” Gomez said. “She temporary takes turns staying at the homes of each of her children; as a means of staying close to her family, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.”
Gomez said mariachi students played las mañanitas during her birthday celebration.
Maria Garcia celebrating her 101st birthday. Photo courtesy of Javier Gomez.