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Gilbert Lara Garcia

1930 - 2017

Gilbert Lara Garcia obituary, 1930-2017, Colton, CA

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

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Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary

3520 E Washington St

Colton, California

Gilbert Garcia Obituary

GILBERT LARA GARCIA (GIL)
Feb 28, 1930 - Oct 23, 2017

Gil passed away Oct 23, 2017. He was born in Jerome, AZ and raised in AZ and CA. Gil was survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary L (Van Aken), and sons: Daniel (Kim), Dominic (Heather), Michael (Julie), and Brian. He is also survived by 13 grandkids, and five great-grandkids. A daughter, Selina, and son, Bernie, preceded him in death. Gil was a retired U.S. Air Force pilot, and retired from Kaiser Steel Mill as Manager of Accounting Services. Viewing and Rosary 4-8pm on Nov 12, Montecito Memorial, 3520 E Washington St, Colton, CA. Mass will be held Nov. 13 at 10am, Immaculate Conception Church, 1106 N. La Cadena Dr., Colton followed by interment at Riverside National Cemetery. Celebration of Life will follow, at VFW, 22616 Alessandro Blvd., Moreno Valley. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider a donation to Disabled American Veterans Charity or the Fisher House Foundation.

Published by The Press-Enterprise from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2017.
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Love you we will miss you!

Heather Garcia

November 11, 2017

Please accept my deepest sympathy. Please know what our creator feels for us at Jer 29:11,12.

November 11, 2017

I love you miss you Uncle Gilbert mom and Dad are with you in heaven

Jane Campos

November 5, 2017

Miss you so much pop! You are loved more each day! Be at peace and tell Bernie hello for us!

Dominic Garcia

November 5, 2017

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Memorial Events
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Nov

12

Viewing

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary

3520 E Washington St, Colton, CA 92324

Nov

13

Celebration of Life

VFW

22616 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA

Nov

13

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

1106 N La Cadena Dr,, Colton, CA

Nov

13

Interment

Riverside National Cemetery

CA

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Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary

3520 E Washington St, Colton, CA 92324

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