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Mercedes Garcia Witherspoon (1928-2024)

Mercedes Garcia Witherspoon

Mercedes Garcia Witherspoon
September 24, 1928 – May 20, 2024

Mercedes died peacefully on the afternoon of May 20 surrounded by her two daughters, son-in-law, and favorite caretaker. Mercedes was married to John Witherspoon for 67 years before his death in 2017. Although John’s career required that the young family move cities fairly often, Mercedes ensured her beloved daughters thrived in new schools and created new friendships. In another era, in addition to full-time mothering and homemaking, Mercedes would likely have chosen a professional career. As her daughters became adults, she enjoyed a successful tenure as the Executive Director of the Radio Reading Service for the Blind at KPBS. After retirement, John and Mercedes traveled extensively and enjoyed an active social life at the Coronado Yacht Club. They were doting, loving grandparents to their two grandsons. Mercedes loved her family fiercely. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Submitted by the family



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Originally from upstate New York, Dani Schwartz has lived in Coronado since 1996. She is happy to call Coronado home and to have raised her children here. In her free time she enjoys reading, exercising, trying new restaurants, and just walking her dog around the "island." Have news to share? Send tips or story ideas to: [email protected]

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