Francisca Orquidea Garcia,departed her loving family on October 24,2023. She was born in Cabaiguan,Cuba on September 20,1927 to Juana Montes de Oca and Braulio Cardenas.She was predeceased by her husband of 42 yrs, Martin Garcia Santos and 5 syblings. Orquidea was the mother to Miriam Sanchez,RiTa Garcia nd Isidra Garcia-Sio. She raised her children with love and devotion in Cuba,Hialeah and West New York,N.J.. She was a gifted seamstress and cook. She loved animals,plants and travel. She is survived by her 3 daughters,8 grandchildren,4 greatgrandchildren and many nephews and nieces. In Lieu of flowers,donations can be made in her honor: Misioneros del Camino,Miami or Franciscan Bread for the Poor in New York City.