Kristin M. Garcia, 67, died unexpectedly July 5, from secondary to complications of cancer. She was born October 5, 1956, in Enid, Oklahoma to Stephen Kirk Carpenter and Barbara Kristin (Bergstrom) Carpenter. She graduated from Berea High School, Class of 73. She attended college at Kent State University and Odessa College where she graduated with a degree in biomedical electronics. Following graduation at one of her first jobs, she met her soulmate, Silbestre Garcia. They celebrated 42 years of marriage on July 3. After many years in Midland, where they raised their daughter, Santana, they retired to the mountains of Alpine. Kris pursued her passions of cooking, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. She was a strong, smart, independent, kind, hard working woman who followed her dreams. She never met a stranger, was the best listener, an amazing hostess, and was always ready to help anyone anytime they needed it. She leaves a legacy of what it means to be a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, and neighbor.

Kristin was predeceased by her parents, Stephen and Barbara. She is survived by her husband Silbestre, her brothers, Steven Carpenter and Blaine McKelvey of Cleveland, Ohio, her daughter Santana, and her granddaughters Maple and Capri of Alpine.

A service of remembrance will be held Saturday, July 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 105 Wild Cherry Rd. Those who wish to remember Kristin in a special way may do so by remembering her as they knew her.