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Quirino "QC" Garcia, age 88, beloved and devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, while surrounded by his loving family. QC was born on September 25, 1921 in Alameda, NM and lived his entire life in Alameda. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, he served our country during the Normandy "D-Day Invasion", Northern France, Ardennes "Battle of the Bulge", Rhineland and Central Europe battles and campaigns as a Cannoneer, and managed to survive two major battles without receiving any wounds; he also served in the United States Navy. He was a life member of the American Legion Post #69 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5432. In addition to civil service work at Sandia Base, he did custom farming and tractor work providing the local mortuaries and families with dignified burial assistance. Quirino was a very loving and generous father and grandfather who loved music and polka dancing. He had an infectious smile, a great sense of humor and was quick with a word of encouragement or advice. Quirino will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by two sons, infant son, Quirino Jr. and Romy at age 22. Quirino is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Socorro Garcia; his children, Pearl White and her husband Rick of Los Alamos, Theresa Ponce, Robert Garcia and his wife Sally, Eileen Garcia and Larry Garcia and his wife Jill, all of Albuquerque; ten grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. A Rosary will be recited Monday morning at 8:15 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, where the Service of Christian Burial will be conducted at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be at 3:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #69 Honor Guard. Casket Bearers will be his grandsons, John Sedillo, Jr., Frank Sedillo, Dathan Garcia, Roman Castillo, Micah Black-Garcia and Jesse Kalapa all of Albuquerque, Rafael Black-Garcia of Portland, OR. Honorary Casket Bearers will also be his grandchildren, Rey Ponce of Austin, TX., Lea Teresa and Larissa Parker both of Albuquerque. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Quirino's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
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