Patricia Marie Garcia

Patricia Marie Garcia nee Torres, age 51, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025. Beloved wife of Erminio Garcia. Loving mother of Teegan Marie Hardin, Ryan Steven Hardin and Rylee Jean Hardin. Cherished daughter of Noel Torres. Preceded in death by her mother Bonnie Palcek.

Patricia loved to spend time outdoors whether it was going on camping trips with her family or out in her garden. She also loved to bake cookies and other baked goods for her family and friends. She was well known at Classic Lanes in South Chicago Heights and the local area. Patricia was very good at bowling and also spent time doing the sound effects and the play productions at Bloom Highschool, which she enjoyed greatly. She loved her family fiercely and cherished all her time with them. Patricia will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Please check back to this obituary for future updates. Arrangements entrusted to Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Illinois 60475. For further information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com.