Antonio Garcia, 84, born February 13, 1926, in Brush, CO, passed away Monday, February 15, 2010.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife Melecia, father Tomas Garcia and mother Simona Montoya.
Mr. Garcia is survived by daughter Gloria Jean and husband Cipriano Gonzales of Santa Fe, son Eduardo Garcia and wife Theresa of Albuquerque, son Tomas Garcia and wife Gloria of Espanola, brother Ben Garcia and wife Charlotte of Albuquerque, grandsons: Christopher Gonzales of Santa Fe, Julio Garcia and wife Amanda of Espanola, Zeke Garcia and wife Josie of Espanola, and Gerard Garcia and wife Cheryl of Santa Fe, granddaughters: Elizabeth A. Trujillo and family, Jacki Martinez and husband Shawn of Albuquerque, and Judith Garcia of Albuquerque. Mr. Garcia is also survived by 11 loving great-grandchildren.
He will be missed by his family and friends.
A Rosary was recited on February 19, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mass of Christian burial followed.