"We're so terribly sorry for your loss. Please know that we're all thinking of you and sending prayers for your whole family."
In loving memory of
Braxtyn Tyler Farris Garcia
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
KLEMME - Braxtyn Tyler Farris Garcia, infant son of Miranda Farris and Justin Garcia, was born silently Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Friday, January 6th at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 P.M., Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Braxtyn is survived by his parents, Miranda and Justin; maternal grandparents, Nikki Flugum of Forest City and Paul Flugum of Fertile; paternal grandparents, Michelle (Doug) Anderson of Algona and William Garcia of Storm Lake; maternal great-grandfather, Sonny Farris, Sr., of Garner; maternal great-grandmother, Janeane Flugum of Texas; paternal step-great-grandfather, Robert Brown; a special great-grandmother, Judy Larson; uncles, Tyler Flugum and Jonathan Garcia; aunt, Kristina Garcia; step-uncles, Christopher and John Anderson; and many other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Dotti Farris; paternal great-grandfather, Dennis Flugum; paternal great-grandfather, Frank Martinez; paternal great-grandmother, Christine Brown; a special great-grandfather, Elmer Larson; and a step-uncle, Bryon Anderson.
Tributes
"We are so sorry for your loss. My heart tells me this little angel is looking down upon us and can see how much we all love him. May his little face and spirit always be engraved in all of your hearts. "
"Our hearts & prayers are with you, Justin & Miranda. May God give you the strength to deal with this horrible loss. I know your whole families are grieving with you. God Bless you all & help ease your sadness. He would have been our Great Grandson, also."
"So very sorry for your loss! Here are some sites that can help you with the grieving process: Compassionate Friends is a group for families that have lost children of any age (www.compassionatefriends.org or for the North Iowa chapter cfnorthiowa@gmail.com There is a meeting in Mason City on January 30th at 6:30 at 404 North Federal. We were involved with Compassionate Friends when our daughter died. Another site would be firstcandle.org They have grief counselors available 24 hours a day (1-800-221-7437) and are a group for families of stillborn babies, SIDS, etc. Again we are so very sorry for your loss. Let us know if we can help in any way. Love, Gail"