Ida Garcia Wurtz

Ida Garcia Wurtz, died Jan. 1, 2008 at Prescott Samaritan Care Center. She was born July 29, 1921 in Socorro, N.M., the daughter of David and Paulita (Chavez) Garcia.

Ida married the love of her life, John Wurtz, 52 years ago on Dec. 31. They moved to Prescott in 1984 and then to Chino Valley in 2005.

Ida loved cooking for her family and traveling. She was a devout Catholic, first at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and then at Saint Catherine Laboure in Chino Valley. If asked she would tell you she was proudest of her children and all the grandchildren.

Ida is survived by John; her daughters, RoseMarie Maschhaupt of Chino Valley, Deborah (Jerry) Stearly of Ohio; and sons, Ernest (Jane) Narvaez of Mission Viejo, Calif. and John of Prescott; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Rosary service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 South Cortez, Prescott, Ariz.

Celebration of Life Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2008 at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church, Highway 89 in Chino Valley with final commendation at the Prescott National Cemetery.

You are invited to log on to www.ruffnerwakelin.com to sign Ida's guest book, share a memory with the family.

Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home is assisting the family.

(Information provided by survivors.)