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Joseph Garcia Obituary
Born on November 27, 1943; and passed away on February 22, 2012, peacefully in his sleep. Joey lived a full life in the cities of San Fernando and then in Sylmar, California
Joey had a great love for Our Lord, his wife, his children, grandchildren, family and for sports, especially baseball. As a young boy he played baseball which became his first love and favorite pastime throughout his lifetime.
In 1964 Joey married the love of his life, Mary Aguinaga. Once Joey became a father to Joe, Ronnie, Reggie, and Randy, his love for them and baseball continued, becoming a coach to his four boys. Joey loved his family very much spending time and enjoying many family vacations, birthday parties for his children and grandchildren, and many family gatherings with his siblings. He enjoyed spending numerous hours with his brothers Johnny and Donald talking about Our Lord and Savior, sports, and other topics. Joey enjoyed hang out with friends and extended family either at "Carrillo's Tortilleria", "Carrillo's Barber Shop", or his men's monthly "Circle of Friends Breakfast Club" (who last met in early February). His latest commitment serving the Lord was by joining the Legion of Mary.
Joey's faith in the Lord was never second guessed. When he ran into people around town or at church he always offered a "bowl of soul" with a prayer or blessing. Wherever you asked Joey, "hey Joey what's up?" His reply was always, "The Lord's what's up!" Joey was a big influence in many people's lives that he continued to touch. Joey will be truly missed by many.
Joey is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Maria Garcia; sister, Marylou and Compa (brother-in-law) Haze Granados. Joey is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary; sons, Joe (Trina), Ronnie (Eduvina), Reggie (Mia), and Randy (Monique); grandchildren, Joann, Ronnie Jr., Reggie Jr., Joey Jr., Ariana, Art, Anthony, Chris, Josh, Alaina, Jacob, Elijah, Isaiah, Randy Jr., Miranda, and Aaliyah "Yaya"; and great grandson, James; siblings, Johnny, Donald (Linda), Eleanor (Tom), Linda and Molly (Kali); and Sandi, their dog. Along with numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles and extended family and friends. Joey will never be forgotten!
Services Thursday, March 1, 2012, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the San Fernando Mission Cemetery Chapel, with a Rosary prayer at 7:00 p.m. Funeral mass on Friday, March 2, 2012, 11:00 a.m., at St. Didacus Catholic Church in Sylmar. Graveside service immediately following at San Fernando Mission Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Garcia
Eleanor Garcia Moschetti
February 22, 2025
Hey Brother, You left us 13 years ago to be with our Lord, I miss you so much although I know that you are where you always looked forward to being with our Lord and Savior. Mary is fine and you´re son´s have their lives together and I know you are very proud of the men they are, hard working, responsible, well mannered, I know you are in heaven looking down at them and me too. I will always be Flaca to you, soon and very soon I too will join you and the rest of our family. Give my love to our Father I look forward to finally meet him and to hug him, Mom too
Eleanor Louise Moschetti
February 22, 2024
Brother, Rest in Peace.
We Love you,
Tom & Flaca
Eleanor L. Garcia Moschetti
February 22, 2022
It has been Ten years since you left this earth and there isn't a day that your smile, laugh and bowl of soul is not missed Rest in Peace brother Joey.
Eleanor Moschetti
February 23, 2013
Hi brother,
Missed going to the rosary on the 22 of February. Sorry, but I still pray for you daily. Miss you so very much. Tom said you are probably enjoying all the Marie Callender pies up in heaven. Watch your weight, Oh! maybe you don't gain weight in heaven. Interesting thought. Say hello to our parents, family & friends. Love always,
Flaka
Trina Garcia
February 22, 2013
Hi Grandpa Joe.....We miss you so much. Cant believe its already been a year since youve been gone. we love u so much.
Eleanor Moschetti
December 2, 2012
Hey Brother Joey,
Went to the Lobos annual dance last night, sure did miss you and Donald,we had a good time but, it was difficult not seeing you and Donald there. I miss hugging & kissing you so very much. Tom sends his regards. I sure do miss your visits here on earth. Thanks for your visit the other morning, I had a smile on my face all day. Love to all in haven.
Your sis,
Eleanor
Eleanor Moschetti
September 24, 2012
Hey Brother, On Saturday the 22 of September, which was7 months since you went to be with the Lord, we had a family picnic at El Cariso Park. We had lots of food, games for the kids and pinatas. Molly brought a picture of you and Donald so that we could feel your presence and know that you were watching over us. Joey I miss you so very much. I hope you are happy and healthy in heaven. Please pray for us here on earth.
Love you,
Eleanor
Eleanor Moschetti
September 12, 2012
Hey Brother,
How are things up in Haven, I have been listening to the CD you had me make copies of, Oldies Gospel Music and I just could not keep from crying thinking about when I would drive you some where and I would play the CD and you would get all wound up praising the Lord, I can still feel your happiness and emotion. You are a great singer, I bet the Lord loves you and Donald being there to entertain. Miss your bowl of soul and all your sayings. Love and Miss you,
Your Sis
Eleanor Moschetti
August 22, 2012
It has been 6 months today that you went to be with the Lord, Then you came to show our brother Donald the way, I am sure there was a big reception waiting for him. I pray that you are resting in peace and both of you are watching over the rest of us here on earth. Thanks for all your prayers, miss my bowl of soul. Only you could pray the way you did.
Much love,
Flaka
August 5, 2012
Miss you brother. Miss your calls, your smile and your quotes. Your Sis, Flaka
Eleanor Moschetti
July 22, 2012
Today is 5 months that you left us on February 22, 2012. Joey I miss you so very much, today I received a message from Steven Garcia our nephew saying that he had to take our oldest brother Johnny to the hospital, I could only think the worst,I asked our Priest to mention him so that all the congregation would pray for him. Then I found out that it was a reaction to something he used. I thank the Lord for it not being serious. I miss you brother. When I received the news I wanted to call you and Donald I then remembered you both are with the Lord. Oh how I miss you my brothers. A day does not go by that I don't think about you both, you have both left a void in my life. But I know you are happy with the Lord. I miss your bowl of soul. Pray for me and our family. Love you Joey now and forever. your Sister Eleanor aka Flaka
May 23, 2012
Oh my younger brother, today is 3 months since you left us to be with the Lord. I miss your calls I miss the pies I miss your smile I miss your bowl of soul I just miss you the brother I had for 68 years. Oh Lord may my brother be at peace I Love you brother and not one day goes by that I don't think of you or pray for you. Your Sis Eleanor aka Flaka
Carlos and Elaine Munoz
May 2, 2012
I am very proud to say I met Joey. He coached my daughter in softball at Sylmar Park where they took 1st place. My daughter always looked forward to practices and games with coach "Joey" . He always had words of encouragement. He will truly be missed by our family.We send our thoughts and prayers to your family!! We all have one more Angel watching over us.
Angela Pina
April 23, 2012
I am thinking of you today. I know I didn't visit often but I thought of you daily. Today my tears are streaming as I look at old pictures of family. Please watch over us Tio as I know you are an Angel
Danny Sanchez
March 6, 2012
Joey You Were Real Homie To Me!! All the Talks We Had Over The Many Years, Your Love For Old Cars, Baseball, And Most Of All Your Family. You Will Be Truly Missed Buy All RIP God Bless
Jo Ann Garcia
March 5, 2012
I love you Grandpa...I know you.re watching all of us...I.m going to try my best to make better decisions in my life...I miss you..me, ariana, uncle randy, my dad, the boys, genevieve, and trina were at your grave yesterday afternoon...we laughed we cried..of course uncle randy being the jokster...telling us funny stories when him and my dad were young....it was comforting///I promise to you to always visit you...you will always being on my mind and heart 24/7 I can.t forget you nor do I want you....You we.re the definition of family grandpa
Trina Garcia
March 4, 2012
He was a very special man in my life. he was a great grandpa to my kid's and a loving father to my husband. He will me missed so much. Luv u Joe
Sonia Garcia-Torres
March 3, 2012
No words can express the love & thanks that i feel for u being the person that the Lord chose to give us guidance. Ur loss has touched many of us with so much sadness...but ur memory will continue living within us..
I thank God for U Joe, u have touched & inspired so many people and u will not be forgottened...
Sonia Garcia-Torres
March 3, 2012
Anna Garcia
Anna Garcia
March 2, 2012
Joey, I thank you for being an excellent grandfather to my nephews Ronnie Jr. & Chris. You were always there for them no matter what. Even more so after they lost their mother (Cindy). I know she was part of your welcoming commitee when you arrived at the pearly gates! You will be truly missed by them and by all in San Fernando! Anna Garcia, Sylmar/San Fernando.....
Gilbert Gonzales
March 2, 2012
Joey passed a away. What a shock . We went to san fer. elem. and san fer jr high together.Breings back a flood of memorys. Fighting in jr high. Playing baseball and football always by Joey rules in old las palmas park. Guys like Robert Noriga, Andew Solis, Art Madina. We were going to visit Joey and his family. The next time we were in Calif.We feel so sorry for Joeys family. Our prayers are with you. Gilbert ( TIO ) Gonzales
March 2, 2012
joey we are going to miss u "john falcon jr (pacoima,ca)
john falcon,jr
March 2, 2012
I remember when joey was my coach for the dodgers an the reds i was a pitcher for santa rosa church he was a good coach me an lil joey were team mates for 4 years,joey we are going to miss u always joey from the falcon family.
March 1, 2012
Joey we will truly miss you brother, we all know where you will be going. We will always remember you and someday we will reunite again. Love Always, Alex & Christine Nevarez.
Tony Contreras
March 1, 2012
When we rolled in the neighborhood listening to Old School Jams Joey's Spirit often tempted him to Jump out of the car in the middle of the street and do a Jig to the Music, it was for the Love he had for Life, Family, Friends and the "Holy Spirit" as he always put it.
Joey's Love for the Lord was contagious. In the early 90's He inspired me to do classes together to get our Confirmation, Communion and Baptism at Santa Rosa. He also got me to volunteer with him at Juvenile Hall working with the Kids, but he did much more work for The Lord than most know, taking His message to many facilities, the street's and reaching out to anyone in need for a Bowl Of Soul. He will be rewarded.
Our prayers go out to the Family, and those who Loved Joey!
Catch you on the rebound Brother, we'll catch up soon!
Our Condolences: Tony Contreras and Father Ralph Contreras.
Tricia Garcia
March 1, 2012
May you Rest In Peace my dear cousin.
daniel pacleb
March 1, 2012
You will always be miss uncle joey.
from the Pacleb Family.
In Memory
Paul Garcia
February 29, 2012
Antonio Fuentes
February 29, 2012
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
(Psalm 116:15)
Condolences to the family; Blessed are they that mourn,for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5
Rest In Peace
Betty Fuentes
February 29, 2012
Bob Gutierrez
February 29, 2012
I remember Joe way back to Las Palmas Park in the late 60's.If I didn't play against him in basketball,I played with him.I think I played against him in fast pitch softball.His son Randy played with my son Xavier at Sylmar Park in the early 90's.Joe always had a few good words for me and we always got along.The last time I saw and talked to Joe was either at the New Movement Reunion or the Jems Reunion.May you Rest in Peace Joe!
Our last visit together.<3
Angela Pina
February 29, 2012
My memories of you are locked in my heart. I thank you for putting up for me as a young girl and the advice you gave me as a married woman.I will forever have a Love for the sports, jazz music and classic cars because of you and your love for all. I hope to one day open my heart to except the lord full heartedly as you did. Peace my handsome Uncle, I Love You. Angela
February 29, 2012
"Father, Father" he said, "Everything is possible for you. Take away this cup from me. Yet I want your will, not mine".
Letting go is so hard my brother, I miss your daily calls. When the phone rings I think if it were only Joey calling me, as he used to. In my heart I know you are no longer suffering and you are pain free. Rest brother Rest in Peace.
You will be in my heart and prayers always,
Eleanor aka Flaca
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