Andres "Andy" Garcia

Andres Garcia Obituary

Andy went home to be with Jesus on Friday, July 10, 2009, after an eight year battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home with his family and close friends surrounding him.

Andy was known for being a great friend to everyone he came in contact with. People were drawn to his charismatic personality, sense of humor and gentle spirit. Andy had a great love for Jesus Christ and served his Lord through music ministry. He traveled to various churches and preached the gospel and sang inspirational songs. Andy was blessed with a beautiful singing voice and freely shared his gift of song with others. He was devoted to Martha, his wife of three years, and was very close to his family. They loved spending time together, laughing, singing and eating..did we mention eating?

The family would like to thank St. Agnes Hospice for all the wonderful support and care they provided for Andy. They treated him with great respect and always preserved his dignity.

Andy is survived by his wife, Martha Espitia Garcia; parents, Rev. and Mrs. Baltazar W. Garcia; brother, Alex Garcia and his wife Lori; sisters, Diann Widaman and her husband Scott, and Alice Ayala and her husband Miguel; and four loving nieces, five nephews and two great-nieces.

Visitation will be held at Grace Community Church in Sanger on Thursday, July 16, 2009, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Wake at 6:00 pm.

A Funeral Service will be held at Reedley Mennonite Brethren Church, 1362 'L' St. in Reedley on Friday, July 17, 2009, at 11:00 a.m.

Remembrances may be made to St. Agnes Hospice, Attn: Hospice, 1111 E. Spruce Ave. Fresno, Ca. 93720.

WALLIN'S SANGER FUNERAL HOME 1524 9th Street Sanger, Ca. (559)875-6555

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Published by Fresno Bee on Jul. 15, 2009.

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Ethellee Hughs

July 25, 2009

All of us here at Valley Center for the Blind truly would like to offer our condolences to Andy's wife Martha and his loving family. We all will truely miss him! I personally will miss my OCB roommate, his friendship and availability to a friend and fellow pastor. Andy was truely a gift of God. God be with you, Alray Smith - Lee - Connie - Millie - Frank - Dave and SaraMarie.

Auni Estrada

July 21, 2009

The Garcia Family,
First off, I'd just like to say I'm very sorry for your loss. Nothing, not words or actions, can ever explain or express the pain that comes with losing someone so close to your heart. I guess I can say I've been through the loss of someone really close. So, in a way I know how you must be feeling. I mean all the questions going through your mind, all you can really wonder is Why? Why now? Why did he have to go? And even when you want to feel better you can't. You know that things will never be the same without him, and that the moments you share in the future will feel a bit empty without him to share them with. I wish I could say It get's easier.. but as the days and weeks past, honestly you find it get's harder all the time. But yet, as you live through these hard times you'll find yourselves become closer and stronger as a family. And at certain moments, you'll start feeling him with you everywhere you go. You know how when people lose someone, the phrase "They Would want you to keep living and to be happy" comes out of mouths a lot. Over time, I've found that to be true. Because even though someone leaves you physically,, once you continue living your life you'll find that truly, they never left your side at all. And every moment that you live, every tear that you shed, and every laugh that comes out of your mouth, He's right there to hear and see it all. I mean of course at times we get mad, and we're angry because they're supposed to be here with us right? Honestly, I do that all that time. But really all it takes is a little faith and trust in God. Because God said he'd never put us through something we couldn't handle. I also learned that everything does happen for a reason
"For I have Plans For You," says The Lord," Plans Not To Hurt You But To Prosper You."
Jeremiah 29:11
So,, behind everything God does there's a plan for us.
I give all my sympathy to all of you as a family, and I know my family will keep you in prayer and be by your side through this time of pain, just as your family was for us during our loss. I will keep you in prayer and I hope you will continue to put your hope, faith, and trust in God.

Auni Estrada

Bernadette Estrada

July 19, 2009

To The Garcia Family,

I know that no words can ever explain the pain you all are going though at this time. Pastor, you and Gloria were trained to comfort the families who had lost a husband, a father, grandparent, a child, grandchild, but you were never trained on how to comfort yourself, your wife, your children on losing a son, brother, uncle. But thats OK, because thats friends and extended family are for.

Remember we love you.

Bernadette

Linda Navarrete

July 16, 2009

Garcia family on behalf of my Mother (Seferina Navarrete) and I (Linda), we would like to extend our deepest sympathy. May the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow. We knew Andy as a child. We belong to the Primera Iglesia Bautista in Visalia. May God Bless you all. Linda

Lee & Tim Hughs-Hunn

July 16, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Shirley Montijo

July 15, 2009

Hi Familia Garcia, I remember Andy when he was ten years old. I have not seen him since. I am sorry about his passing , but I know that he is with the Lord. His Father and Mother were my parents for a short summer time. I will always remember him. God bless.
Love, In Christ,
Shirley Castrejon-Montijo

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