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Procopio "Pete" G. Garcia, was born on November 19, 1916, to Carlos H. Garcia and Juanita Gabaldon Garcia, on Gabaldon Road, in Albuquerque. Garcia died on October 24, 2007. Garcia, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, established several successful businesses along historic Rio Grande Boulevard, including Charlie's Beer Garden, Pete's 66 Service Station, and others. He was friendly and outgoing and known for his humor, wit, generosity, and his devotion to his family. People would seek Garcia for informed and engaging conversations on sports, politics, and humor. Garcia served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and the U.S. Marines, and was an active member of the Albuquerque CCC-Alumni Chapter. In 2006, Garcia was recognized as a Duke of Alburquerque. Garcia is survived by his daughters, Juanita Garcia Sanchez and her husband, Bernie S. Sanchez; and Teresa Garcia Mayfield and husband, Daniel J. Mayfield; and grandchildren, Derron L. Sanchez, Kerri L. Sanchez Yamashita, Dan Mayfield Jr., and Marietta Mayfield. He was preceded in death by his brother, Toby Garcia; and sister, Meres Garcia Brown. A visitation will be held Friday, October 26, 2007 from 3:00-4:00 p.m., and Rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m., both will be held at the Coal Location, of Daniels Family Funeral Services. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 10:00 a.m., at St. Therese of the Little Flower Catholic Church, with Burial to ensue at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800 www.danielsfuneral.com
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