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Leopoldo Estevan "Steve" Garcia passed away June 7, 2007 at his home in Springer. He was born in Pasamonte, NM on December 18, 1931 to Leopoldo and Maria Inez (Romero) Garcia. He was a 1950 graduate from Springer High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a power man while stationed at La Rochelle, France. Following his military commitment he returned to his home in Springer, NM and later enrolled at the University of New Mexico. He returned back home and was employed by the United States Postal Service in Springer for 28 years. He was a member of the Springer Fire Department where he served as Chief and retired from the Department in 1998. He was an active member of St. Joseph's Church in Springer and a Fourth Degree Knight with St. Pius X Assembly # 0683 in Las Vegas, NM and has also served as Grand Knight. He was a dedicated member to American Legion Post 92 having served as commander and adjutant. He was an avid sports fan and in early years he coached Little League baseball. He was a staunch supporter of the Springer High School Athletic Program. He was known throughout his life for his kind, gentle and fair consideration of others. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Lucinda; brother, Richard; and niece, Cathy Gallegos Stewart. Surviving him and three brothers: Phillip (Eva) and Eddie (Linda) of Springer and Chris (Irene) of Ribera, NM; sister-in-law, Bella (Richard) Garcia, Albuquerque; five sisters, Beatrice (Gilbert) Gallegos, Albuquerque; Jessie (Mike) Martinez, Stanton, CA; Lila (Richard) Ramirez, Glendale, CA; Helen (Joe) Talbo, Tacoma, WA and Inez (Bob) Marrs, Memphis, TX. He was a much loved and cherished uncle to 15 nephews; 22 nieces; 31 great-nephews; 22 great-nieces; three great-great-nephews; three great-great-nieces; and numerous friends. Recitation of the Most Holy will be held on Sunday June 10, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Springer. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday June 11, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church with Father John Cannon and Father Louis Jaramillo as the celebrants. Rite of committal and interment with military honors will follow at the Springer Cemetery. Funeral arrangements for Leopoldo Estevan "Steve" Garcia and under the direction of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home.
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