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Armando Garcia Obituary
El Paso - Armando N. Garcia (Tito) was born in El Paso, TX on May 13, 1930.
He was preceded in death by parents Norberto and Dolores Garcia, daughter Beatriz Barraza (spouse Daniel), and Brother Alfredo Garcia. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Maria del Refugio (Cookie) Garcia. His children Anna Medina and Robert Garcia (spouse Barbara). Two grandchildren Adriana V Carrillo (great grandchildren Angel V Barraza and Vyncent A Barraza) and Ignacio Medina IV. Sisters Margie Chafino and Marlene Butler and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Joe Promoter, Ignacio Medina IV, Robert Garcia, Richard Chafino, Patrick Montoya, Kevin Murray, and AJ Sierra. Honorary pallbearers are Hector Holguin, Enrique Bustamante, Raul Feria, and Pablo Alvarado.
He graduated from El Paso HS, served in the Air Force, and is a Veteran of the Korean War. He graduated from Texas Western College. He designed more than half the parks in El Paso. He secured his landscape architect license and was the park planner for the City of El Paso for which he earned the Conquistador Award.
After retirement he opened his own business. He worked for 7 years on his own. Finally, officially retired and spent the rest of his time with his family as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Rosary services will be Thursday May 23 at Funeraria del Angel Central on Montana at 7 PM. Mass will be on Friday at 10 AM at Saint Pius Church. In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to donate to your favorite charity in his name.
Armando N. García (Tito) nació en El Paso, TX el 13 de mayo de 1930. Fue precedido en la muerte por sus padres Norberto y Dolores García, por su hija Beatriz Barraza (esposo Daniel) y su hermano Alfredo García. Le sobrevive su esposa por 58 años, Maria del Refugio (Cookie) García, al igual que sus hijos Anna Medina y Robert Garcia (esposo Barbara). Le sobreviven sus dos nietos Adriana V. Carrillo (bisnietos Angel V. Barraza y Vyncent A. Barraza) e Ignacio Medina IV. De igual manera, deja atrás a sus hermanas Margie Chafino y Marlene Butler y numerosas sobrinas y sobrinos. Los portadores de féretro son Joe Promoter, Ignacio Medina IV, Robert García, Richard Chafino, Patrick Montoya, Kevin Murray y AJ Sierra. Los portadores de féretro honorarios son Héctor Holguín, Enrique Bustamante, Raúl Feria y Pablo Alvarado. Armando se graduó de El Paso HS, sirvió en la Fuerza Aérea y fue un Veterano de la Guerra de Corea. Obtuvo su título de Texas Western College. Diseñó más de la mitad de los parques en El Paso. Obtuvo su licencia de arquitecto paisajista y fue el planificador de parques para la Ciudad de El Paso por el cual ganó el Premio Conquistador. Después de su jubilación abrió su propio negocio. Trabajó durante siete años por su cuenta. Se retiró oficialmente y pasó el resto de su tiempo con su familia siendo un amado esposo, padre y abuelo. Los servicios de rosario serán el jueves 23 de mayo en Funeraria del Angel Central en la calle Montana a las 7:00 p.m. La misa se celebrará el viernes a las 10:00 a.m. en la iglesia de San Pío. En lugar de flores, a la familia le gustaría que usted donara a su organización benéfica favorita a nombre de Armando.
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May 28, 2019
With deepest sympathy may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, bring you peace and provide much comfort for you during this difficult time. Matthew 21:22.
Family Love
Maria Naughton
May 25, 2019
To the Garcia family- you are all in my prayers as you grieve Tito's passing. May God grant him eternal peace and bring you comfort in the coming days. All my love to Anna, Beto, Adriana, Nash, Angel, Vyncent, and especially you, my dear cousin Cuca. I am wrapping my arms around you from afar. xx
Alex G JW
May 23, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the loving God of all comfort and promised hope strengthen you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14
Tito and dad are ruling the pool tables in heaven now.
Tim Naughton
May 22, 2019
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May 21, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your great loss. May Isaiah 61:1,2 which reads in part " the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time.
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