Jose C. Garcia

Jose C. Garcia, age 84, a resident of Espanola, NM passed away peacefully on April 7, 2013. He is preceded in death by his infant son Johnny Patrick Garcia, wife Benita V. Garcia, parents Juan B. and Marina A. Garcia, parent-in-laws Gabriel and Josefita Valdez, sister-in-laws Margaret Archuleta and Odelia Garcia, brother in-laws Gusman and Gabe Valdez May their souls rest in peace. Jose and his wife Benita owned Valley Monument Company for over 25 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and always gave his time freely to those he cared for. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his children Lucille Bustos and husband Jim, Joe Garcia, Paul Garcia and wife Lori, Julie Martinez and husband Ray and Phillip Garcia and wife Heather, sisters Lillie Holcomb and Priscilla Romero, sister-in-laws Margie Valdez and Ruby Valdez, brother-in-laws Felix Valdez and wife Lorraine and Christobal Archuleta, grandchildren Jimmy Jr., Mark, Dana, Christopher, Sean, Danna, Jodi Lynn, Mikayla, Kayanna, Jarrod, Jessica, Skylor, Mario and Mateo, dear friend Flora Quintana, numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives. A visitation and wake were held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Rivera Family Funeral Home Chapel in Espanola. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Canada. Interment followed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jimmy Jr., Mark Christopher, Sean, Jarrod, Skylor, Mario and Mateo. Honorary Pallbearers: Dana, Jessica, Danna, Mikayla, Kayanna and Jodi-Lynn.