Jesus T. Garcia

GARCIA, JESUS T. age 75, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday November 14th, 2013. He was born August 17th, 1938 in Las Vegas, NM to Domingo & Tomasita Garcia. Jesus is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pita Garcia; son, Walter Garcia and wife Melissa; son, James Garcia and wife Amy; daughter, Darlene Garcia; dog, Buddy; grandchildren Noah, Paige, Ariana, & Madison; sister Mary Lou Trujillo and husband Joseph; brother Frank "Poncho" Garcia; many brothers and sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Domingo & Tomasita Garcia; siblings Francisco, Manuel, Ismael, Benito, Desiderio, Moises, Johnny, & Ernesto; and Grandson Tyler Miller. Jesus worked for 17 years as a miner in Grants before moving to Albuquerque where he worked in automotive sales. Before retiring he worked part-time as a Security Guard. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved fishing, watching old western movies, reading, car shows, and time with his family. A viewing will be held on Sunday, November 16th, 2013 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at Daniel's Funeral Home on Southern Blvd in Rio Rancho. A Rosary will be held Monday, November 17th, 2013 at 10:30am followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. John Vianney Catholic Parish. Interment will follow immediately at Vista Verde Cemetery. The family would like to thank Pallbearers Leonard Garduno, Christopher Garcia, Joseph Trujillo Jr, Robert Pineda, Gabe Romero, and Adrienne Britton as well as Honorary Pallbearers Wiley Tafoya, Jerry Ortiz, Joseph Trujillo, and John Martinez. A special thank you to Dr. Sood and CNS nurse Regina Gallegos. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. John Vianney Catholic Parrish. Daniels Family Funeral Services Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-891-9192