Betty Lou Garcia, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Morristown Medical Center with her loved ones by her side. She was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and was the daughter of the late John and Helen Snyder. Betty Lou grew up in Essex County before raising her own family in Florham Park and then settling in Bridgewater, New Jersey during her latest chapters.

Betty Lou dedicated 18 years of her career as a documentation specialist at Sandoz in East Hanover, New Jersey.  She was a longtime parishioner of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Florham Park. Deeply committed to her community, she served for many years with the Florham Park Volunteer First Aid Squad, including being part of the first squad in the town to deliver a baby. She was also an active member of the Historical Society of Florham Park.

One of Betty Lou's most treasured joys was traveling, particularly with her husband and family to Marco Island, FL and Lake George, NY. She also loved cruising around the world, her favorite voyage was aboard the Queen Mary II. As the family's genealogist, Betty Lou took great pleasure in tracing her family lineage, a passion that led her to travel to Ireland to learn more about her heritage. She spent much of her life reading, enjoying games of Mahjong, and adoring cats.

Most importantly, Betty loved her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother ("Mimi"). She enjoyed attending all of her grandchildren's activities and sporting events. They were the center of her life and her greatest joy.

Betty will be remembered for her kind nature, faith, and timeless sense of style. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

In addition to her parents, Betty Lou was preceded by her beloved husband, Manuel "Manny" Garcia; her son-in-law, David Kreutzer; her sisters, Joyce Ann, Mary Jane, and Carol Ann; and her brother-in-law Joseph "Pepe" Fraga. Betty Lou will be greatly missed by her two loving children, Susan Kreutzer and Mark Garcia and his wife, Joan; her five cherished grandchildren, Dana Kreutzer and her fiancé Jordan, Sarah and her husband Steve Welkie, Julie Kreutzer, Rebecca Garcia, and Samantha Garcia and her fiancé Jack; her dear sister-in-law, Maria Fraga; and many adored nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church, 105 Summer Road, Three Bridges, NJ 08887 on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Committal words and inurnment will follow in the mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum in Basking Ridge, NJ. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 724 Route 202 North, Three Bridges, NJ 08887.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Betty Lou's name to the Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad, 60 Felch Rd, Florham Park, NJ 07932 or https://www.fpfirstaid.org/financial-support.

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