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Obituary for GARCIA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday August 06, 2010

Pablo (Paul) Garcia, Sr., 82, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lucina S. Garcia; one daughter, Debbie Radcliffe and husband, Tom; one son, Pablo Garcia Jr. and wife, Bridget; four grandchildren, Tomas Radcliffe and wife, Erin, Elena Ruiz and husband, Carlos, Elisa Radcliffe, and Kara Garcia; two great-grandchildren, Adya Pauline Radcliffe and Diego Pablo Ruiz; three brothers, Armando (Linda), Cipriano (Angie), and Ruben (Millie); one sister, Consuelo Mora (Vicente); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luciano and Lucia Garcia; and sister, Luz Vargas. Paul, in his younger years, played baseball for the Martineztown Cardinals. He was a WWII Veteran with the United States Navy and a member of the Albuquerque Fire Department for 30 years where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant. Paul was an active member of El Buen Samaritano United Methodist Church where he was in the Choir and Board of Trustees. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. A service will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010, 10:00 a.m., at El Buen Samaritano United Methodist Church, 700 Granite Ave NW. Burial of cremated remains will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menual Blvd. NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Paul, Sr. at: www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333


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