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Johnnie M. Garcia, 73, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and beloved family, Tuesday, October 23, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helen Blair Garcia; three daughters, Dannette and husband, Bob Villarreal, Mary Ann Garcia-Word and husband, Terry Word, and Dannelle and husband, Bradley Gundlach, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Scott, Martin, John Jarrett, Danimarie, Elisamarie, Jettie and Terrence; two great-grandsons, Robert and Nicholas; two brothers, Vincent Garcia and Roger C. Blair and wife, Theresa; and two sisters, Feliciana Candelaria and Tomisita Garcia, all of Albuquerque. Mr. Garcia was preceded in death by his beloved son, Johnnie Lee; three brothers; and three sisters. He retired from Sandia Labs in 1983. Mr. Garcia was a member of Office Workers Union, AFL-CIO and the Sacred Heart Mission. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos NW. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with Father Ramon Aragon, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Villarreal, Bradley Gundlach, Terry Word, John Jarrett Garcia, Martin Villarreal, Scott Villarreal and Terrence Word. Honorary Pallbearer will be Joe R. Sevier. Friends may visit Our Lady of Guadalupe Friday, one hour prior to Rosary. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 36570, 87176. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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