Peter Garcia

PETE J. GARCIA OBITUARY

Pete J Garcia, 78, passed away on July 11, 2022.  Pete was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, born on September 9,1943 to Flora and Fidel Garcia.  Pete was an amazing Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle and Friend. 

Pete was preceded in death by his mother, father and many brothers and sisters.  He is survived by his loving wife Sylvia, Daughters:  Monica, Anita (Tom Duran), Son: Stephen, Sister:  Connie Griego   (Gil Griego) and many beloved relatives and friends.

Pete was a proud Veteran that served as a Naval officer for over 6 years.  He then married Sylvia on July 14th,1968 and began his journey as a Husband and Father.  Pete, a retiree of Los Alamos National Laboratory, was also a pillar of his community.  He loved his time working as the Market Manager for the Spanish Market, being part of the DeVargas Staff and being a volunteer for many Santa Fe Museums.   He celebrated his culture by participating in LULAC and National Image, inc.  Pete was a proud Garcia, always willing to tell the history of his family and of Garcia Street.  He will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to be on the receiving end of his knowledge, love, contagious smile and laugh.

Services will be July 29th, 2022 at Cristo Rey Catholic Church.  9:00am Rosary, 10:00am Mass, Interment  following at Santa Fe National Cemetary.