Blanca I. Garcia, 46, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, October 3, 2013. She was born in Chicago and was the daughter of Tomas Garcia and Luz Martinez, of Lancaster.

She is survived by her fiancé, Jesus Sanchez.

She is a member of San Juan Bautista Catholic Church.

Blanca owned and operated a child care business for many years at her home.

She enjoyed animated movies and traveling with her family. During Jose's LCHS basketball games, she was known as the loudest cheerleader. Those were some of Jose's most treasured memories of his mother, cheering him on. She also loved dining at Ruby Tuesday's Restaurant.

Blanca is survived by her children, Kelly, Luz, and Jose Jimenez, Lizbeth and Brian Sanchez all of Lancaster, three brothers, Ricardo Garcia, Alberto Garcia, and Thomas Garcia, and a sister, Elsa Garcia, all of Lancaster.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, October 7, 2013 at 12noon at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church 425 South Duke Street Lancaster, PA 17602 with The Rev. Allan Wolfe as Celebrant. A viewing will be held on Monday from 10AM-12Noon at the church. Interment will be in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Blanca's memory to Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center 625 Community Way Lancaster, PA 17603.