Ida Garcia Wurtz

Ida died Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at Prescott Samaritan Village in Prescott, Arizona.  She was born July 29, 1921 in Socorro, New Mexico; the daughter of David Garcia and Paulita Chavez.    Ida married the love of her life John Wurtz, 52 years ago on December 31st. They moved to Prescott in 1984 and than 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; sons, Ernest (Jane) Narvaez of Mission Viejo, CA., and John Wurtz of Prescott; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.