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Garcia, Raymond L.
Raymond L. Garcia, 73, met his heavenly Father on February 11, 2016, after a fearless battle with recent illness. His devotion to God and to his family firmly supported him in his fight and provided him with peace and acceptance in his final days.
A lifelong Albuquerque, NM resident, Ray was born to the late Ernest and Angela Garcia on May 29, 1942. He graduated from Saint Mary's High School in 1960, attended the University of New Mexico, and began his sales career with Zork Hardware Company of El Paso, TX. In 1980, he started a wholesale distribution company, Mountain States Sporting Goods, which he operated for 25 years, and later worked for Big Rock Sports. He was a devout Catholic and avid outdoorsman. He hunted regularly, but fishing was his passion. Ray is most remembered for his sense of humor, his compassion and philanthropy, and his loyalty.
Among many other friends and relatives, Ray is survived by his wife, Christine; son, Raymond L. Garcia, II; daughter, Crystal Blaha, her husband Robert; and grandchildren, Bella, Boss and Bliss all of Denver, CO; daughter, Sheryl Garcia of Albuquerque; sister, Christine Coyle and her husband ,Tom of Baltimore, MD; and sister-in-law, Patricia Martinez of Santa Monica, CA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Angela Garcia and brother, Michael Garcia.
A Holy Rosary will commence at 9:00 a.m., February 16, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 followed by a Funeral Mass. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers are Larry Perea, Maurice Greigo, Ernest Montoya, Ron Peterson, Robert Blaha and Jason Seubert.
The Garcia family extends their thanks and gratitude to the Genitiva Hospice staff for their professional and exceptional care of our father.
Please visit our online guestbook for Raymond at www.FrenchFunerals.com.
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Chrisine, we just learned of your husband's passing, our heart's and prayers go out to and your family. May God bless and guide you through this difficult time. Our heart felt condolences.
Ray and Roma Chavez
Roma Chavez
February 29, 2016
Dear Christine,
Please accept my sympathy is the loss of Ray. He always had such a bright smile and a twinkle in his eyes. Blessings to you and your entire family. Virginia Printz-Feddersen
February 19, 2016
My Dearest cousin Ray...although it been a while since our last visit to Albuquerque...while we were visiting my beloved Aunt Angie...it was so great to meet your beautiful family and have the time to visit with them..
I will forever cherish our fond memories of growig up together and all the fun times we had...you and your family will always have my love, thoughts and prayers...
You are in the arms of our Blessed Lord God now and I will love you now and forever...
My thoughts and prayers for your family and may God bless them...
Connie Winkler
February 18, 2016
Christine & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I pray that peace and strength from the Lord will carry you and the family through this time of grieving. My mother, Phyllis Jean Caffo, spoke so kindly of Ray, and of all things about Albuqurque, they were fond memories for her. I so wish the drive from Texas wasn't so far away and that my family and I could be there.
May God send you all peace and comfort.
Debbie Niemeyer (Woods)
Debbie Niemeyer
February 17, 2016
Christine and family,
Sorry to learn of your loss. We were unable to attend services due to previous appointment. Know that our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Rudy and Marcella Gonzales
February 16, 2016
Connie Winkler (Caffo)
February 15, 2016
Uncle Ray I will never forget the time you took me and Tim fishing at Vermejo Ranch. You were the best Uncle a guy could have and you will always be in my heart.
Gregory Coyle
February 14, 2016
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