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2010
Robert Garcia Obituary
Robert Rodriguez Garcia, 53, of Oxnard passed away early Wednesday morning, Sept. 29, 2010.
Robert was born late in the year of 1956, in El Paso, Texas. Being raised between Texas and the Los Angeles area, he met his wife Yvonne while living in Azusa. They eventually settled in Oxnard, Calif., where they raised their three sons.
Robert was a chef of 30 years and will be fondly remembered by his friends and family as a man of strong faith who was always there with a kind word and wonderful meals of the kind few can match.
He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, in Port Hueneme, where he was frequently found in the kitchen doing what he loved most, cooking wonderful, elaborate meals for his friends and family. And visiting with those he loved.
Robert is survived by his wife of 30 years, Yvonne; his son, Ruben and daughter-in-law Carrie; son, Robert; and son, Bryan; his mother and father-in-law, Dolores and Salvatore; sister-in-law, Tina; brother-in-law, Thomas; his mother, Elisa; step-father, Larry; brothers, Ruben and Frank; sisters, Elsa and Sylvia; and several nephews, nieces, aunts and uncles.
Services, a celebration of life, will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church sanctuary at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5 . Officiating will be Pastor Sean Chow. To view and sign the online guest book go to www.caminodelsolfuneralhome.com. Camino del Sol, Funeral Home & Crematory, A Heritage Life Tribute Center, 200 North C St, Oxnard, is assisting the family with arrangements, 483-3443.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Garcia
Eva Mills
October 11, 2010
Yvonne and Family, I am sorry for your loss. He will be in your heart and memories always.
Tom Hudson
October 8, 2010
Yvonne and family My deepest sympathy is with you all at this time. If you need anything please le me know. He is now your guardian angel watching over you at all times. God Bless and keep you all in his arms
Lisa Alvarado
October 5, 2010
Yvonne & family, my sincerest condolences go to you all. God bless.
yolanda cypher
October 5, 2010
Yvonne and family, i am sorry for your loss. I will pray that our Lord will give you strength. God bless you.
yolanda
Julie Pomeroy (Milner)
October 4, 2010
I did not know Robert, but I was friends with Ruben as a teenager. I know that he will be missed and I will be praying for the family. God bless you and be your ever-present help and source of strength.
Donna Filancia
October 4, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Gina Mendez
October 4, 2010
The greatest testament to a parent is their children as adults and even though i did not have the opportunity to meet Robert he raised a wonderful son in Ruben. He is one of the greatest friends someone can have and loyal. Though nothing can take away the pain of him not being here there the comfort is that he accepted Christ and is with Him which is the journey we all hope to end obtain.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
Georgina Daniels
October 3, 2010
Dearest Yvonne, Ruben, Robert and Bryan,
My deepest sympathies to all of you. Robert was such a wonderful man and I have been blessed to have known him.
Know that God is taking care of him know and he will be watching you all from the heavens above.
God Bless you all today and always
Georgina Daniels
Ron & Janice Brown
October 3, 2010
Dearest Garcia family,
We will miss Robert at church functions; sitting around having long conversations while waiting for people to come and enjoy his great cooking, exchanging cooking ideas and having his good company.
We know he is watching over you and God is leading.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
With our love, Ron and Janice Brown
Maria Wittig
October 3, 2010
Yvonne, Ruben, Robert, and Bryan, I am so very sorry to hear about Robert. He was a good man and he will be missed. He is with our Lord and watching over you always. If there is anything I can do, Yvonne, please feel free to contact me.
God Bless you all, with love, Maria Wittig
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