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Guillermo Garcia Obituary

Guillermo I. Garcia, 38, of Las Cruces died Friday, Oct. 25, 2013. Will, as he was fondly known, was born Nov. 5, 1974 in Las Cruces to Guillermo (Memo) and Martha Benavidez Garcia. Will was a teacher at Las Cruces High School and also the head coach of Las Cruces High School Lady Bulldawgs Fastpitch Softball Team, where he took the team to the first ever state champion title in 2013. He enjoyed sports and excelled at all of them but his passion was for his family and friends who will forever love and miss him. Will is survived by his children, Nica Garcia and companion Juan Jimenez, Aaron, Alex and Ryan Blu Garcia, all of Las Cruces; parents Willie (Memo) and Martha; granddaughter Stevie Raelynn Jimenez; sisters Denise Garcia and Dyanne Pena and husband Johnny; nieces and nephews Darian Garcia, Alexis, Jordyn and J.J. Pena all of Las Cruces and by his companion Jessica Reyes and her daughter Alyssa Marin. Will was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Ricardo and Jennie Benavidez and paternal grandparents Isidoro and Javiera Garcia. A prayer vigil will be at 10 am on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 at The Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary. Will's funeral mass to celebrate his life will follow at 10:30 am also at the Cathedral with Fr. Narciso Rivera as celebrant. Rite of committal will be at Masonic Cemetery. The honor of being a pallbearer goes to Lee Munoz, Louie Lucero, Gera Estrada, A.J. Melendrez, Peter and Jose Lopez. Honorary pallbearers are, Nick Ramos, Richard Armendariz, Gabe Garcia, David Gomez, Billy Maryfield, Jim Sosa, Joe Garcia, Robert Ojinaga, Teddy Nieto, Sam Benavidez and Stevie Benavidez. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign our local online guest book go to www.GetzCares.com

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Oct. 31, 2013.

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G Martinez

October 26, 2023

Will every time I´m watching a baseball game you always come to mind .. RIP my friend

Daniel and Lucille Chavez

November 7, 2013

Memo,
May God Bless and take care of your family during these hard times. Our prayers and condolences go out to the Garcia Family.

Valerie (Midkiff) Huddle

November 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.

Helena Garcia-David

November 6, 2013

Memo and Martha and family, my deepest condolences in the loss of your son. May you find peace in knowing he is in God's loving arms and will be forever blessed.

Kristi Hays

November 5, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Garcia Family during this time. May GOD bless you with peace and comfort.

Elisa Parra

November 5, 2013

My heart breaks for your loss. I just found out and cannot even begin to find the words to express my condolence. I know there are no words of comfort right now, but please know that my heartfelt prayers are with you and your family.

Lisa Betancourt

November 4, 2013

To the Garcia family... May god bless u during this difficult time!!! Will was a great guy and coach... We will miss seeing him on the field!!!R.I.P. my friend. The Betancourt family... Chopsy,Ofelia and Lisa:(

November 4, 2013

Dear Memo, Martha, and family,
I want to express my deepest condolences to all of you in the loss of your dear son, Will. May our Heavenly Father Jehovah wrap his arms around all of you and comfort you now and in the days ahead. I will keep you in my prayers and may Jehovah guide your path and bring you peace. Although I never met Will, I'm certain you raised a wonderful son.
My deepest condolences,
Yolanda Soltero Fitzgerald

November 3, 2013

Mau god guide you through this difficult time my prayers are with you all

coach joe archuleta

November 2, 2013

You will be missed..

November 2, 2013

Memo and Martha Garcia and Benavidez
Family

My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your son May god comfort you at this difficult time.
Eddie & Jennie Rodriguez

November 2, 2013

Nica and family,
My condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. My prayers are with you May god bless you all.
Covina Rodriguez & Family

angel,liz and family .

November 1, 2013

My prayers to the Garcia family may God bless you guys and guide you all thru this difficult time.

Martin Sifuentes

November 1, 2013

May you rest in peace will! our deepest condolences to memo:martha and family stay strong love u guys

Mari Banegas

November 1, 2013

Mr and Mrs Garcia,
Willie was an amazing person. We started kindergarten together and still stayed friends to this day!!! You both raised an AMAZING MAN!!!!! Willie will be missed.
My deepest and Sincinre Condolences

Felipe,Elisa, Nicki,Philip Rey

November 1, 2013

Memo & Martha,Nica our condolences to your family. You will be in our prayers. Our memories and the pleasure of knowing"Will"; will forever be cherish. God Bless You All

Rose Garley

November 1, 2013

Dyanne: Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Dan and Rose Garley

November 1, 2013

Coach Will, we will miss you. Our prayers go out to the family.
The Banda Family - Adriana, Adrian, Karyme and Danielle

Kim S. & Ashlynn A.

November 1, 2013

My condolences to Mr. Garcia's family and friends. I did not get a chance to meet Mr. Garcia but my daughter was a student in his advisory class and also had him as a teacher's assistant in another class. Ash would talk about Mr. Garcia and how he helped her to understand her math or whatever it was that she needed help with. From what she has told me he cared a lot about his students and softball girls! He will be missed my many! RIP Mr. Garcia!

Lindy Barreras

November 1, 2013

Dyanne and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant you comfort during this difficult time.

Ysela Madrid

November 1, 2013

Memo and Martha,
Our prayers and condolences on your great loss of your son. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. God bless you both and all your family.

Ysela L. Madrid and family

Ashley Lopez

October 31, 2013

Coach Will, I will miss you so much, You have made such an impact on my life you were a great person and an amazing coach. I know you are resting now. I'll miss you so much.

Vanessa & Armand Hinojosa

October 31, 2013

Dyanne & family- our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Melissa Montoya

October 31, 2013

Mr. Garcia u will be miss at LCHS my prayer go to his family n his softball tema

Raychel Ferrales

October 31, 2013

Rest in peace Will. You will truly be missed. Special prayers and condolences to your family and especially your children. May you receive peace with our dear Lord and this is not good bye friend but until we all see you again.

Suzanne Hernandez & Gary Clark

October 31, 2013

My prayers and thought are with all the family. May God give everyone strength during this hard time. My best memory of Will is at Tina's last Halloween party. He had us all laughing that night. He will be missed!

Leslie King

October 31, 2013

Our deepest sympathy & most heartfelt prayers are with the family during this difficult time. God Bless.-Sincerely Leslie King, Gabriel, & Alexis Benavidez

Kevin & Caroline Absher

October 31, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Garcia family.

Jennifer Gonzales

October 31, 2013

You will be missed and remembered always. Save us a seat upstairs. May God bless you and your family always.

La Familia Betancourt

October 31, 2013

May GOD poor healing upon the Garcia, Benividez, Pena and all others not mentioned! We loved Will, like a true brother, uncle, friend and most of all a mentor to our boys! We will never forget you!

Mr. & Mrs. Joe E. Polanco

October 31, 2013

Willy was a great person and great to be around. We will all miss him. Our prayers go out to the Garcia family

Martin & Paula Montez

October 31, 2013

You will be missed Willie. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace my friend.

October 31, 2013

To The Garcia Family,
Our condolences to your family at this time of sorrow. May God Bless your family always.
Gilbert Jr, Maxine, Vanessa Crespin and Virginia Gutierrez

Michael, Hilda & Family Nevarez

October 31, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family through this difficult and trying time. Will will be dearly missed throughout the community and at the get-togethers where he made us laugh til all hours. RIP Friend!

October 31, 2013

Memo and Martha, our prayers and blessings go out to your family. God Bless you all.
Jon & Dorothy Benz & Daughters

G Martinez

October 31, 2013

RIP Will ! Goodbye my friend

Eric Murillo

October 31, 2013

My Prayers go out to the family.

Carlos Benavides

October 31, 2013

Willie was my teamate on the Raiders T-ball team when we were little. I also remember him at Mayfield and seeing him around town he was a good guy and I always liked him. Rest in peace and go with God.

George & Lolie Herrera

October 31, 2013

Memo, Martha and family with deepest sorrow on the loss of you son our condolences. God Bless

Felicia Frietze-Rodriguez

October 31, 2013

Willie will forever be in our hearts and prayers. Our deepest condolences for we lost a remarkable cousin with a huge heart who always found a way to make you smile and laugh.
We love you.
Felicia, David,
Noemi and David Isaac

October 31, 2013

Our condolences and prayers go out to the Garcia family.

Moziejko and Stevens family.

Becky Benavidez Olson

October 31, 2013

Dearest Memo & Martha, our condolences to your family. You will be in our prayers. May the Comforter embrace you and help you thru this time. Always, Becky B.

Jerry Granados

October 31, 2013

Nica and family sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. May God grant you strenght and keep his love for all his children close in your hearts.. God bless The Granados family.

Greg Polanco

October 31, 2013

My Prayers are with Will's family. We had some great times Will. I'll never forget you! You were a great man and the world lost someone truly special. I know you're resting now and may God Bless you and your family. Rest In Peace Will. We love you and will truly miss you!

Robert Quintana

October 31, 2013

Our prayers are with all of your family and we love you all. Willito will be missed by all of us. God bless you from Robert and MaryJane Quintana

Bernie & Yvette Guerrero

October 30, 2013

May God Bless you and your family and my the Holy Spirit bring you comfort!

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