Johnnie "Marie" Ojeda Obituary in Tyler at John R. Harmon

Obituary For Johnnie "Marie" Ojeda

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Johnnie Marie Ojeda

Sunrise: February 13, 1953 – Sunset: October 18, 2025

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me besides the still waters,” Psalm 23:1-2.

TYLER---Funeral services for Johnnie Ojeda, 72, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2025 at New Generation Baptist Church with Bishop Davis Jones, eulogist. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park under direction of John R. Harmon Undertaking Co. Public viewing will be Friday, October 31, 2025 from 2 pm to 8 pm 2-8 at the funeral home.

Johnnie Marie Ojeda passed away on October 18, 2025. Marie was the proud daughter of Alex and Bertha Mae Garner of Tyler, Texas. She attended Emmett J. Scott and graduated from John Tyler High School. She was employed at Trane Air Conditioning for over 30 years until her retirement.

Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed fast cars, going to the lake, meditating on life and spending time with family and friends. She had two sons, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she was immensely crazy about.

She grew up on Harpole Street where she had many exceptional friends including Woodrow “Diddle” Walker, Don Ray, Beverly Braughton, and LaGale McKellar. You can say that they ran Harpole Street. They took care of each other and their families.

Marie’s memories will be cherished by her husband, Donaciano “Don” Ojeda, Tyler; son, Steven “Cookie” Garner, Tyler; sisters, Beatrice Arive, Houston; Belinda Kelly, Houston; stepsons, Desmond Ojeda (Kathleen), Houston, Darryl Ojeda, Tyler; Anthony Mitchell, Michigan; Andrew Mitchell Jr., Tyler; and Erich Charles, Ft. Worth; granddaughters Alexandrea Rogers (Terry) Tyler; and Danielle Ojeda, Tyler; grandsons Deiandre McCloud (Tashiana ),Dallas; Dayun Mitchell, Georgia; Clay Ojeda, Tyler; nephew Paul Stein (Shannon), Houston; as well as all of her beautiful great – grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her mother Bertha Mae Garner, father Alex Garner, brother Curtis Garner, son Demarcus Mitchell, daughter in law La Tonya Garner stepdaughter Luraine Mitchell and nephew David Garner.

It would never be goodbye,

For I have left my heart with you,

So don't you ever cry.

The love that's deep within me,

Shall reach you from the stars,

You'll feel it from the heavens,

And it will heal the scars.

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To Marie's loved ones, Marie was a wonderful woman—full of love, warmth, and kindness. Her presence touched many lives, and her absence will be deeply felt. May her memory continue to shine as brightly as she did. She will be truly missed.
With deepest sympathy,

Nikesha Adeyemo

I had the pleasure of working with Miss Marie on Line 2 at Trane for years. Miss Marie was a hardworking woman who took her job serious. She came to work everyday with a smile on her face. She could talk about fast cars and cadillacs all day...lol! She was a caring and giving spirit that will be missed.

Gaylon Daniel

She defined what a second Mother is...always unwavering in that regard...her unconditional love and beautiful spirit is cherished and full of memories...my heartfelt sympathy and condolences are extended to my family...our hearts will yearn and mourn for all time.

Tony Mitchell

Such a shock An even greater loss Marie was a mother to my children & grands A friend to our family We are blessed to have had her in our life My prayers for her family and all whose life she touched

Mary Ann Fields Rambus

With great sadness we say farewell to a beautiful friend and classmate. May her family find comfort in knowing she now rests in eternal peace and love.
Class of 1971.

Beverly Broughton Butler