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Garcia -- Victor Manuel Garcia, a life long resident of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly early Friday morning. He is survived by his loving wife, Jennie, of 56 years and companion of 63 years. Victor was blessed with seven children, his daughters, Luanne Kozlowski and husband, Richard and Patricia Ortiz and husband, Raymond; his sons, Victor and wife, Bernadette of San Diego, CA, John and wife, Yolanda, Richard and wife, Rebecca, Ron and wife, Debbie and Edward and wife, Tammy. He is also survived by his beloved brothers and sisters, Andrew Garcia and partner, Candy Chavez, Louie and wife, Francis, Joe and wife, Viola of CA, Carmelita Garcia-Salazar, Crucita and husband, Flaviano; 18 grandchildren, Erick, Jennifer, Martin, Brian, Greg, Dominic, Janna, JoVanna, Joshua, Danielle, Victor, Monica, Jocelyn, Candace, John, Gabe, Erica and Elicia; his four great-grandchildren, Ashley, James, Brianna, Julian and one yet to arrive. Victor loved to dance and was best known in Albuquerque as"King of the Jitterbug," a title he earned at the Old Town Society Hall. He served his country proudly during World War II, assigned to the Army Corp of Engineering as a 2nd Lieutenant and also was a Drill Instructor, training thousands of soldiers. In 1952, after being honorably discharged, he and his wife settled in the south valley of Albuquerque where they raised their family. His family and friends will miss his gentle, loving and quiet ways. A Rosary will be recited at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave. NW on Sunday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of the Resurrection will be at the church on Monday, January 24 at 10:30 a.m. with the Burial at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale SE, to follow. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Sun January 23, 2000