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GARCIA, ROBERTO GUADALUPE moved on to the spirit world on June 8, 2013. He was born in Algodones, New Mexico on December 12, 1934 to his mother, Felipita Gallegos Garcia, and his father, Jose Manuel Garcia. Roberto was a brave, strong and peaceful warrior who walked the good, red road. He dedicated his life to his family, friends, community, and to the protection and defense of Mother Earth. He cared deeply for all humanity and worked tirelessly in the struggle for dignity, justice, human rights, and the recognition of American Indian land, life, culture, religion and right to self-governance and self-determination. Roberto dreamed a world where all beings live in harmony and balance with Mother Earth and shared this dream with everyone he came in contact with. He was a truly visionary leader who fearlessly and non-violently confronted the powers that be with courage, integrity, honesty and truth. He stood up for the poor and oppressed and was never afraid to speak the truth in any circumstance. He truly lived by his words and in accordance with his beliefs. Roberto was a gifted teacher and one of his greatest joys was to instruct the youth which he did with fervor, enthusiasm and dedication. His teachings spanned the trajectory from how to tie a simple knot to the discussion and analysis of the most deeply and profound philosophical concepts and questions confronting humanity today. We will always remember Roberto's humor and love of a good laugh not to mention the incredible wealth of jokes he knew and continued to tell up until his final days. He never failed to be there for his friends and family no matter what his personal sacrifice or discomfort was. Finally, we will never forget the sparkle in his eyes and the boundless love he reaped on us all, family and friends alike. We will miss you Roberto and are deeply grateful for the sacrifices you made in order to make the world a better place for us all and for future generations. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Cayetana Romero. He is survived by his wife, Jane Baylis Garcia (married August 13, 1974 in Taos,New Mexico); his three children Lino, Ramon (and wife, Marion), Eliza (and husband Joao Marcio); brother, Phillip Garcia and his wife Anita; brother-in-law Ambassador Edward Romero; and Roberto's four grandchildren Marquis, Makayla, Aiyana, and Naia. Memorial Celebration: June 29, 2013 at St. Joseph's Cultural Center, Grass Valley, CA at 3:00-9:00pm. Memorial Contributions can be made to: Roberto's Archive at: Paypal-syubarj@juno.com
        Published on: Sun June 23, 2013