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GARCIA -- Jesus Garcia, 83, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Mr. Garcia was born on October 29, 1925 in Laredo, TX. Mr. Garcia served his country in the US Navy. He was sent to Vietnam twice. It was during his last tour that both he and his son, Gustavo A. Garcia (USMC), were both deployed to Vietnam at the same time. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Garcia; his parents who died at a very young age; and his sister, Refugio Tumulak, who raised him after their parents had died; and a brother, Alfredo Garcia. He is survived by his daughter, Maria J. Kaliponi, of Las Vegas, NV; son, Gustavo A. Garcia, of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Victor Garcia and wife, Molly Garcia, Gus Garcia, Jr., Christina Kaliponi, Vanessa Kaliponi, and Joseph Kaliponi; great-granddaughter, Jillian Rose; mother of Victor and Gus Garcia, Julia E. Viano; and many loved and cherished friends who will mourn his passing. A Viewing and Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Palm Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, 1100 Coal Ave SE. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE. Online condolences can be submitted at www.danielsfuneral.com. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Tue October 27, 2009