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Gloria Garza, 55, worked as an educational assistant at Mesilla Elementary for over 20 years.    Miss Gloria, as her students and colleagues knew her, primarily worked with preschool children in the deaf education program. In the summer months, Garza was a dedicated volunteer at the Mesilla Recreation Center, working with children of all ages.   “Miss Gloria was a large part of our school family,” said Amanda Castillo, principal at Mesilla Elementary. “She knew all of the childr...

LCPS Gloria Garza. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – For more than 22 years, she was known and loved as "Mrs. Gloria" in Las Cruces Public Schools. "She was larger than life," said her son Ernie. "One of the nicest people youll ever meet. It didnt matter who you were. She was nice to you. She treated you just like family."  "Just her smile itself is so welcoming," said her son Paul." You see that smile and you instantly know, That person right there, I know I can feel safe around her." Garza educate...