Maria Garcia (July 22, 1942 – January 21, 2026)
Maria Elena Garcia, 83, of Lowell, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, after a long and full life devoted to family and service to others. Maria Elena (née Manzo) was born in East Chicago, Indiana, on July 22, 1942, to Trinidad Manzo and Natividad Partida. She pursued her education with dedication and purpose, attending a private high school in Mexico before returning to Indiana to continue her studies. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Education from Indiana University Northwest and later completed two Master's degrees, one from Purdue