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ARTHUR GARCIA Obituary
It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Arthur "Arturo" Garcia on February 26, 2019. Born in Eagle Pass, Texas he was raised in Calexico, CA and was a long time resident of Kennedy Gardens. He graduated from Calexico High School in 1977 and worked for Safeway in Calexico for many years, followed by over 20 years at USG in Plaster City. He was a beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and best friend. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose A. Garcia "the Mayor of Kennedy Gardens", his mother Maria Esperia Garcia, and his brother Jose "Joe" Garcia. He is survived by his brother Manuel Garcia and his family (Lucia "Lupe", Jose Big Joe, and Maria Esperia Espie Garcia; Veronica, Tony, and Little Tony Camarena), sister Diana G. Nunez and her family (Jose Nunez; Sally, David, Devon, and Amanda Mandy Cota; Erica, Jose, Gabriel Papas, and Isabella Bella La Cuesta; and Joe Jr Little Joe, Davilynn, and Nixon Nunez), sister Leticia "Lety" G. Duarte and her family (Leonardo, Leonardo Arturo, Leticia Beba, and Joe Bebo Duarte), sister and caregiver Juanita Garcia, and his late brother Jose "Joe" Garcias family (Jose Manuel and Wendy Garcia; Maria Rebecca "Becky" Garcia and Miguel Conseco; Rubie, Jason, and Amelia Vesper Donaghy); numerous cousins; and his life-long sweetheart Marisela "Mari" Portillo. Arthur was a devoted Catholic with strong principles. He loved his family and friends and was very protective of them. He adored his dog "Rocky", working on the train at USG, and the Dallas Cowboys NFL Team. He was extremely generous, kind, and modest. He was a gentle bear of a man with a wonderfully loud laugh that was contagious. He will be greatly missed by everyone whose life he touched. Visitation will be held at Hems Brothers Mortuary in Calexico on Tuesday, March 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Guadalupe church in Calexico on Wednesday, March 13 at 9 a.m.. Interment will immediately follow at Mt. View Cemetery in Calexico.
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Harvey Thomas
March 17, 2019
My Deepest Condolences Garcia Family, Arthur My Childhood Friend Just Found Out Sorry To Miss Your Services ❤
Eloise Castillon
March 14, 2019
God be with, may you rest in peace. Eloise Castillon, Calipatria, Ca
Becky Garcia
March 11, 2019
Uncle Arthur,
My heart hurts knowing you aren't going to be here with us all anymore. My heart is reminded with pain and grief of losing someone so special and meaningful to us all. I take solace and peace in knowing you are no longer in any pain and find comfort knowing that you have been reunited with Tata, Nana, and my Dad. Give them a big hug and kiss for me! Be sure to let my Dad know how much I miss him. It doesn't always seem fair and selfishly I want you all to be here, but I know we will meet again. Until then. Rest easy, Rest In Peace, and keep a watchful eye over all of us.
Love always,
Becky
Jose Arnulfo Garcia III
March 8, 2019
RIP Uncle Art. Love you. Always.
Joe C. Nunez
March 8, 2019
Although you were my brother in law, I considered you my brother for over 48 years.You always treated me great and welcomed me with open arms all those years ago. You were kind and had a big heart. You're going to be missed so much mijo. I love you my brother. You'll never be forgotten, R.I.P. Art.
Diana Nunez
March 8, 2019
Our hearts are broken and heavy. You left a hole in our hearts that no one can replace. As much as we are hurting, we take comfort in knowing that you are in a beautiful place with our loving God and loved ones. No more pain. You were such a great brother. You were thoughtful, kind hearted, loving, generous and understanding. We were the 3 musketeers(you, tita and I) going to appointments every week, deciding where we're gonna eat after, play fighting, making up songs together about tita. I'm gonna miss our Wednesday's together, our laughs and our jokes. We have so many beautiful memories of you. We love and miss you so so much. You'll always be in our hearts. Until we meet again, R.I.P. mijo.
Juanita Garcia
March 8, 2019
Miss you so much Mijo, It's going to be extremely hard not seeing you anymore. Love you forever my brother you will live In our hearts forever.RIP Art
Enrique Guzman
March 7, 2019
Muy buenos recuerdos de haber trabajado con Arturo un compañero que recordare siempre
Ruben Solis
March 7, 2019
To the Garcia Family so sorry for your loss, Art will truly be missed .
Gabriel "Papas" LaCuesta
March 7, 2019
My Big Boy, you were not only the best Uncle I could have ever asked God for, but the best God Father I could have been given. I am going to miss our talks outside the house and the many laughs we shared wherever we went. I want to thank you for all the love and wonderful memories you've given me to cherish. I love you and miss you with all my heart and it is there that you will stay forever. I know we'll meet again someday, and when we do, just know I'll be running up to hug you Big Boy. I love you and I will never forget you. - Buddy Boy
Juanita "Tita" Garcia
March 7, 2019
Mijo, I still can't believe I'm writing this. I want you to know that you were the best brother that anyone could ask for. I am going to miss our talks, laughter and jokes, get togethers, and all of the memories we shared every day. Knowing that you don't have to worry about any more wheel chairs, medicines or pain makes this just a little easier. Thank you for a lifetime of memories, love, laughter and for always watching over all of us. Give Mom, Dad, and our Brother Joe a hug and kiss for us. I love you my brother with all of my heart. I'll Take care of your baby Rocky. Until we meet again. Rest in Peace.
Joe Nunez
March 7, 2019
The best Uncle. You were a kind, loving, generous, humble, man of God with a heart of gold. You are missed and loved so much. I'm gonna miss going out to eat with you. Your laughter was one of a kind. Until we meet again uncle art. You will NEVER be forgotten. Love little Joe
Veronica (Garcia) Camarena
March 7, 2019
Rest In Peace Uncle Arthur. Give Nana, Tata, and my Nino Joe a hug for me. Love you .
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