Arturo Caiso" Joe" Garcia

GARCIA- Arturo “Caiso” Joe Garcia, 72, passed away June 16, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Margaret (Peggy) Garcia; four children, Andres Garcia and wife JoAnn, Vincent Garcia, Richard Garcia and fiancée Pam, all of Albuquerque, NM, Elsa deJong and husband Tony of Phoenix, AZ.; 13 grandchildren, Andres Garcia and wife Paula, Andrea Gallegos and husband, Jacob, Kristy Parada and husband Tony, Francesca Omanson and husband Jason, Agustina Martinez and husband Anthony, Mia Garcia, Benjamin Gonzales and Andrea Chavez, Lorena Garcia, Alicia Garcia, George, Rhett, and Clint Walker; ten great-grandchildren, Maddilyn Z. Garcia, Gabriel Griego, Sari Omanson, Angelo, Lily and Joseph Martinez, Kayli Rae Garcia, Gabriella, Estevan, Natalia Gonzales; brothers, Moses Barreras and wife Diane, Michael Barreras and wife Ann; sisters, Lorraine Lynch and husband Frank, Joyce Vigil and husband Richard; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, an aunt, and an uncle. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothea Barreras; father, Florencio Garcia; stepfather, Joe Barreras; sister-in-law, Gloria Mae Chavez. Arturo was born in Martineztown of Albuquerque, NM. He was so very proud of being married to his wife, Mary Margaret that he affectionately called, “Mi Costi”. He was devoted to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was known as “Huny” to his grandchildren. Arturo was a retiree of the City of Albuquerque. He served his community and was previously Exalted Ruler of the Elks, and past President/Governor of the Moose Lodge of NM and AZ and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Arturo had a great sense of humor and could always make others laugh. He was a true friend to many and made all feel at ease. His house was always open and he enjoyed the constant flow of family and friends who visited. Cremation has taken place. A Rosary/Eulogy will be Friday, June 24, 2011, 10:00 am followed by a Memorial Mass at 11:00 am at Queen of Heaven Church, 5300 Claremont Ave. NE, ABQ. A catered reception will follow the mass at Knights of Columbus, 3301 Mountain Rd. NW, ABQ. Donations are being accepted for the Arturo “Caiso” Garcia Memorial Fund, 3010 Sierra NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 in honor of Arturo’s charitable nature. Mr. Garcia’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Carlisle Chapel 3113 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188