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Phillip R. Garcia, 72, went to be with our Lord January 12, 2009, at Sangre De Cristo Hospice Home in Pueblo, CO. Through his tremendous faith in God and by the prayers of his family and friends he fought a very courageous fight with cancer. He was born May 26, 1936, in Pasamonte, the son of Leopoldo and Maria Inez Romero Garcia. Phillip was a resident of Springer, New Mexico and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He was a United States Army Veteran serving our country proudly. In 1959, he was drafted into service. After completing training in Fort Benning, Georgia he was assigned to the 15th Infantry Battle Group in West Germany. Upon his discharge in 1961, he returned to employment at the New Mexico Boys School as a correctional officer. However, during the Berlin Crisis, Phillip was recalled to active duty for two more years. Phillip was honorably discharged with the rank of Seargent and once again returned to work at the New Mexico Boys' School. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioral Science in May 1974 from New Mexico Highlands University. Thus changing from working in the lodges and began teaching Special Education. He retired in 1992 after 33 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Steve Garcia and Richard Garcia; infant sister Lucinda Garcia; sister Jessie Martinez and her husband, Miguel Martinez. He is survived by his wife Eva Garcia of Springer; daughter Debbie Garcia of Las Vegas, NM; granddaughter Stephanie Garcia of Denver; sisters Beatrice Gallegos and husband Gilbert of Albuquerque, Audelia "Lela" Ramirez and husband Richard of Glendale, Calif., Helen Talbo and husband Joe of Tacoma, Wash., Inez Marrs and husband Bob of Memphis, Texas; brothers Eddie Garcia and wife Linda of Springer, NM and Chris Garcia and wife Irene of Ribera, NM; and sister in law Bella Garcia of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Eloisa Vigil and husband Tom of Springer, Arcilia Lopez and husband Gilbert of Raton, brothers-in-law Alvin Sedillo and wife Mary of Albuquerque, Elsio Sedillo and wife Judy of Riverton, Utah, Isidro Sedillo and wife Pat of Tennessee; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will take place Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Springer. Solemn Mass of the Resurrection will follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Springer with Father John Cannon as the celebrant. Rite of Committal and interment will take place Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Pallbearers are Gilbert O. Gallegos, David John Garcia, Steven Garcia, Charlie Marrs, Eddie Lopez, and Ronnie Seidel. Honorary pallbearers are Tom Vigil, Gilbert Lopez, Charlie Garcia, Isidro Bernal, Robert Portillos, Johnny Rivera, Sam Roy, and Lawrence Des Champs. Funeral arrangements for Phillip R. Garcia are under the direction of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home of Raton.
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