Kitty Felisitas (Garcia) Pacheco

Memorial services for Kitty Felisitas (Garcia) Pacheco 87, San Diego, CA formerly of Lawrence, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2016 at First Christian Church in Lawrence. Kitty passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 at her home.
Kitty was born in Lawrence, Kansas on April 9, 1929 to Angel and Juanita (Vallez) Garcia, both immigrants from Mexico.
Kitty married Jesse Louis Pacheco on June 15, 1946 and again on March 23, 1991. He preceded her in death April 14, 2016. Kitty and Jesse had two children, daughter, Jerri Lee Pacheco Engel; and son, Jesse L. Pacheco II; three grandchildren, Jacque A. Saulpaw, John C. Engel, and wife, Ileana and Jesse L. Pacheco III; two great grandsons, John C. Engel III and Jesse Lee Engel; one great granddaughter, Serenity Rome Pacheco; many nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends.
Kitty was also preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Paulita G. Bargas, Julio Garcia, Harry F. Garcia, Ermie G. Gauna; and nephews, Mark Pacheco, Jeff Garcia and Brian Garcia.
Kitty grew up in East Lawrence and attended New York Grade School and Lawrence Jr. High at 9th and Kentucky Streets. After her employment in retail and photography, she schooled for Spanish/English Court Interpreter. Kitty was California Certified and a member of CCIA (California Court Interpreters Association). She worked the San Diego County area in the courts and did administrative hearings for CUIAB (California Unemployment Appeals Board). She retired in December 1995. Kitty was a member of First Christian Church and was active in CWF and other church functions. Her hobbies included sewing, photography, gardening and teaching yoga to her friends. She volunteered at the Lawrence Visitor’s Center since 2009.
In lieu of flowers please plant a tree or bush.
Online condolences may be posted at warrenmcelwain.com.