Joan M. Garcia, nee Allaire, 79, April 2, 2016, a Registered Nurse, devout Catholic and kind philanthropist, longtime resident of the Southwest side of Chicago, of Clearing neighborhood, originally of the West side. Dearly beloved wife of the late Antonio Garcia. Devoted mother of Antonio P. Garcia (Reginaflor Lucero-Garcia). Cherished grandmother of Xavier, Giancarlo, Adrian, Roman, and Theresa Lucero-Garcia. Fond daughter of the late George and Eileen Riordan Allaire. Dear sister of George (Deborah) Allaire. Services at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, where family and friends will gather on Friday, April 8, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, April 9, 8:45 a.m. at chapel, to St. Rene Goupil Church, 6340 S. New England Ave., Chicago. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Burial Monday-All Saints Cemetery, DesPlaines. Please visit Joan Garcia Book of Memories. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. For information call 773-581-9000.