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Garcia -- Rumaldo Garcia, Jr., 70, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2003 at his home in Sunnyvale, CA surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 9, 1932 in Casa Colorada, NM to Rumaldo and Vicenta Garcia. He proudly served honorably with the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956. Rumaldo was employed by Varian Associates as an electronic engineer, specializing in computer design until his retirement in 1992. In addition to his family, his main passion was playing his guitar. Rumaldo is survived by his loving wife of 28 years; Sharon; three daughters, Beverly Geraci; Kimberly Aicone; and Melanie Ballejo; four sisters, Tilly Pena; Gloria Chavez; Eloisa Castillo; and Thereasa Garcia; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. A celebration of Rumaldo's life will be held on Friday, May 23, 2003 in the Romero Funeral Home Chapel in Belen, NM at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Casa Colorada Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gilbert Chavez, Ray Garcia, Mark Garcia, Jimmy Sanchez, Greg Bernal, and Teddy Bratcher. Honarary pallbearer is Richard Garcia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations can be made in Rumaldo's name to their favorite charity. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM 87002.
        Published on: Thu May 22, 2003