Joshua P. "Josh" Garcia

1977 - 2012

Joshua P. "Josh" Garcia obituary, 1977-2012, Las Vegas, NM

BORN

1977

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Rogers Mortuary - Las Vegas

600 Reynolds Avenue

Las Vegas, New Mexico

Joshua Garcia Obituary

Joshua ""Josh"" P. Garcia, 35, a longtime resident of Las Vegas, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 in Las Vegas.

He was born in Hillsboro, Ore. on Jan. 5, 1977, to Paul Garcia and Susie Fernandez-Garcia.

He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, godfather and friend. He was currently the head coach for the West Las Vegas Middle School football team, the head coach of the Mora girls softball team, his daughter Kianna's personal pitching coach and coach of his traveling softball team the ""Lady Rebels."" He formerly was an assistant coach for The Mora Rangers football team, Las Vegas Little League team and All-Star teams both baseball and softball, head umpire for the Las Vegas Little League and he played for the Outlaw and Rebel semi-pro football teams.

He was an avid Chicago Bears and Oregon Ducks fan. He enjoyed taking his children to rodeos.

He is preceded in death by his aunt: Rosalie Garcia; uncle: Ernest Garcia; paternal-grandfather: Paul Garcia; paternal-grandmother: Corrine Solano-Garcia; uncle: Juan R. Fernandez; mother-in-law: Lillian Martinez; and cousin: Danny Garcia.

He is survived by his wife: Roxanne R. Garcia; son: Tyler Garcia; daughters: Inez Garcia and Kianna Gallegos all of the family home; parents: Paul and Susie Garcia of Las Vegas; maternal grandmother: Inez Susana Fernandez of Mora; brother: Jared Garcia and fiancee Vanessa Lucero; sister: Sarah Garcia and boyfriend Wayne Peralta; sister-in-law: Valerie A. Martinez all of Las Vegas; father-in-law: Arthur L. Martinez of Albuquerque; niece and goddaughter: Sofia Garcia; niece: Ryhanne Martinez; nephew: Robert Garcia, all of Las Vegas; godchildren: Zachary Schab and Lexi Sweatland; and numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and many, many friends.

Rosary services was to be recited at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4, at Immaculate Conception Church. Funeral Services were to be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 5 at the Frank Herrera Football Complex on the West Las Vegas High School campus with Father George V. Salazar as celebrant. Interment will follow at Garcia Family Cemetery in Cañoncito with the following serving as casket bearers: Charles Martinez, Heath Sandoval, Orlando ""OJ"" Marquez, John Fernandez, Javier Lopez, John Joe Schab, Diego Romero and Stephen Aragon. Serving as honorary bearers will be: Manuel Fernandez, Matthew Janssen, Donnie Atkins, T.J. Roybal, Rick Martinez, Kenneth Abeyta, John David Lee, Andy Rubin, Manuel Benavidez, all his current and former football and softball players, all of his fellow coaches and all of his many many friends.

In lieu of flowers, an account at Wells Fargo Bank has been set up for Josh's kids; donations may be sent to Stephen Aragon 2018 Seventh St. Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701.

Visit Rogers Mortuary's website: www.rogersmortuarynm.com to sign their online register book.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, 1-800-479-3511 or 425-3511.

Published by Las Vegas Optic from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2012.
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Joshua....a holy soul singing and praying with angels. Thank you for all your prayers and I’m sure you’re with Miranda, my jita, singing away for all of us. God is good.

Nettie Herrera

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September 27, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. My families thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Sky Aragon

October 11, 2012

He is at the beginning of a new and eternal life. A new "normal" life for you and the family left behind in this Earth. In God We Trust....Nettie Herrera

October 11, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. May God Bless You.

Noyola Padilla-Archibeque

October 9, 2012

Paul, Susie & family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you comfort and strength, and surround you with his love. Dave & Helen Gonzales
O Lord, you alone are my hope . . Psalm 71:5

Helen Gonzales

October 8, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. James 4:8 tells us that if we "draw close to God, He will draw close to you." May you find comfort in God, your family, and friends during this difficult time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Nelson's

October 7, 2012

Im sorry about loss, may god bless you
always a friend,
Matt Cassidy

October 5, 2012

My prayers are with the Garcia family, Josh was an amazing person. I am glad I had the opportunity to get to know him. May God bring comfort to the families hearts.

October 5, 2012

his spirt well live with us in are heart

Edward Bustamante

October 5, 2012

may the lord bless you and recieve you with open arms,and may the lord bless your family

October 4, 2012

My condolences to this wonderful family who has lost a great father,friend,and husband. I meet Josh and his wife Roxanne when I worked at The Connection Call Center here in Las Vegas, they were always together for luch time,Josh was known to be seen always with his children,may god bless this children and give them strength to carry their fathers love and happiness throughout their lifes. Rest In Peace. May God Bless this family.

Charlotte Chavez

October 4, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the Garcia family. He was great, always thinking of others before himself. He really helped out my grandson as a teambuilder and rolemodel. Descanse in Paz Josh. Our prayers our with his family.

Paul n Angela Crespin n Romero

October 4, 2012

Hey Joshy Washy, I'm going to miss you. We made it thru college together and I was always very proud of my super star!! You made it your career to put others before you especially when it came to youth and sports. You are forever in my heart, love you lots :) Keep smiling because I will, your my angel now!!

Dominique Dosedo

October 4, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the Garcia family he was a great guy always with his kids he was our neighbor for awhile and we saw how much he loved his kids and how he was always with them his kids have lost a wonderful father RIP Josh and our prayers our with his kids

Manuel Flor Marcos Carlos and Lilly

October 4, 2012

May God Bless the Garcia Family through this time of sorrow. It is unfortunate that a great coach has been lost. I had the honor to see Josh coach last week here in Espanola. He will be missed.

Miguel Medina

October 4, 2012

Would like to send our condolences to the family of Coach Josh... He was a good man with a very big heart... I had the opportunity to hang out with Coacher, played basketball with him and even worked with him here in Mora... Never seen him upset, always full of life... Rest in peace Coacher...

Marco & Jacquelyn Sanchez

October 4, 2012

My deepest sympathy for the family of Josh Garcia. He was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. May God bless Josh and His family always.

Yvonne Romero

October 3, 2012

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