Ernest R. Garcia Sr.

Ernest R. Garcia, Sr. Lansing Ernest R. Garcia, Sr. passed away July 9, 2010 at the age of 90. Surviving are his children, Marguerite Lozano, Maryann (Robert) Sipek, Ernest R. (Toni) Garcia, Jr., and John (Gloria) Garcia; grandchildren, Jesse, Jerry, and Nick Lozano, Robert Ernest Sipek, Tina Marie Sipek Williamschen, Anthony and Sara Garcia, Tina Garcia Lewis, Miriam Garcia Thelen, Raymond, John, and Isaac Garcia; fourteen great-grandchildren; sister, Amalia Salinas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Trenida Garcia; parents, Ramundo and Josepha Garcia; brother, Jesse Garcia; sister, Eufemia Gallardo; great-granddaughter, Emily Lozano; son-in-law, Joe Lozano. Ernest worked construction and helped to build Church of the Resurrection, Sparrow Hospital, the State Capitol Building, and Bingham Street School. He worked for Kramer's Auto Parts and Thomas Brothers, before retiring from Liskey's Auto. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Church of the Resurrection. The Rite of Committal will follow in East Lawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Monday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with the Rosary prayed at 7:30 p.m. The family extends special thanks to Gloria, John Jr., and Isaac Garcia for the loving care they gave. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan or Prestige Pines.