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Fred Garcia Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fred (Freddie) Garcia. He was born September 20th, 1948 and passed on November 21st, 2016. He was 68 years old. Fred was born and raised in Hawthorne but had lived in San Pedro for 35 years. He is predeceased by his parents, Philip and Emilia Garcia and late wife Denise Garcia. He is survived by his loving partner of 14 years, Christine Hanley, his 3 sisters, Carol (Donald) Zgrabik, Sandra Llamas, Liz (Frank) Hernandez and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Fred owned ElSerCo, an electrical contracting company, located in Hawthorne but had been enjoying his retirement for the last 13 years. He will be missed by all. To all that knew and loved him, the world lost a wonderful man. A visitation will be held 3pm - 8pm on Wednesday, November 30th in the Villetta Suite of Green Hills Mortuary. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon at the Historic Church of Green Hills on Thursday, December 1st. Please sign guestbook at dailybreeze.com
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Kathy Frankforter
October 18, 2018
Lighting a candle for my friend Fred. I sure miss him. He was such a patriot and I loved that about Freddie. I miss hearing from him at Christmas.
December 7, 2016
Please accept my sincere condolences. May you continue to receive love, hugs and comfort forever as you cope with your loss Psalm 147:3, Isa 41:10&13
December 6, 2016
My condolences to the family. May God grant you the strength needed to endure this difficult time.
Matthew 21:22.
November 28, 2016
To the family, so very sorry for your loss, your precious family will remain in our prayers. As you take each day one step at a time and hold on to the loving memories of your loved one, may God grant you strength to see each day through. 2 Corinthians 4:7
Kathleen & Tom Frankforter
November 26, 2016
Christine & Garcia Family
Freddie hired me back in 2000 (I believe it was) to do his invoicing for ElSerCo. I had a secretarial service, and worked out of my home in Redondo Beach at the time. My husband and I got to know Freddie, and dearly loved this man. He was such a good person and a joy to work with. Freddie and I had so many good talks...I learned how much this gentleman loved his family - and nieces and nephews. He began dating after losing his beloved Denise, and I told him it was ok. He was so worried because he had pictures of Denise in the house still, and was worried this would bother Christine. I told him, she would understand and when the time was right he would know when the pictures should be tucked away for safe keeping. I don't know if he ever took them down because as the years went by, I got real sick, and had to give up my Secretarial business and Freddie was ready to retire. We stayed in contact at Christmas via card messages each year. He was enjoying retirement and going on cruises. Did some saltwater fishing...which he knew my husband also enjoyed. Fred was a good man for sure - a good soul, and a wonderful friend to Tom and I. Ironically, in 2010 Tom and I moved to Hawthorne. I knew Fred grew up here as did my husband. We are still here on 137th Place/Oceangate but will miss Fred. Christine, I never got to meet you and I hope we have a chance to talk. We send our heartfelt condolences - Heaven just got brighter and better after receiving Freddie no doubt about it. I added our email address... God Bless, Tom and Kathy Frankforter
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