|
Dan G. Garcia, 86, passed away Monday, January 27, 2003, after a brief illness. He was born in Bernalillo, August 12, 1916 and grew up in San Ysidro. Dan worked in the Naval Shipyards in California during WWII, then returned to Albuquerque after the war to raise his family. He was employed by ACF and retired from General Electric in 1981. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Laura V. Garcia; his daughters, Pauline Breidenbach and husband, Tony, Linda Gallegos and husband, Herald, and Virginia McIntyre; and by his son, Dan R. Garcia. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Eric Gallegos. He was an active member of the Sangre De Cristo Catholic Community. Dans family was foremost in his life and his greatest achievement in life was his ability to spread love and kindness to whomever he met.. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd. NE, with Deacon Lloyd Martinez. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, January 30, 2003, at 10:30 a.m., also at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church, with Father Albert Podvin, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher McIntyre, Michael Breidenbach, Shawn Connell, Adam Scott, Frank M. Gutierrez, and Michael Garcia Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Herald Gallegos, Tony Breidenbach, Frank L. Gutierrez, Pat Vigil, Mike Garcia, H.B. Gallegos and Jeff Garcia. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, January 29, 2003, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and also at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church, from 6:00 p.m. until time of Rosary. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
|
