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Claudio Garcia Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 12, 2010.

We lost our Poppy Tuesday, March 9, 2010, after a short, courageous battle with lung cancer and emphysema. Claudio came to the United States from Havana, Cuba in 1944 and quickly embraced his new country. He worked for more than 40 years for National Airlines and continued as the company was bought by PanAm. After retirement, he worked for Hitachi for 10 years and then moved to Las Vegas to enjoy warm sunshine and a new chapter in his life to include numerous new friends. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends who loved him very much. Born August 23, 1924, he was 85 when he passed away, leaving behind a very saddened family, His wife of 62 years, Mary; 5 children, Lori (Robert) Hart, Ronald (Patricia) Garcia, Michael (Christine) Garcia, Richard (Deborah) Garcia, and devoted son and caregiver of our parents, Terry J. Garcia. Poppy also leaves behind grieving grandchildren, Debby Carter, Tammy (Kenny) Meyers, Ron Garcia Jr., Rachal Garcia, Ryan Garcia, Cady Garcia, and Richard (Ricky) Garcia; great-grandchildren, Justin Carter Meyers (Carrie), Brandon Meyers, Jordan Meyers, Nolan Meyers, Derek Davis, Alyssa Ross and Amber Vincent. A memorial service is pending in Las Vegas. No flowers please. Should you wish to make a donation in his memory, please do so to the American Cancer Society. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

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August 24, 2010

Happy Birthday Poppy. We miss you. Rest in peace.

March 25, 2010

We were sadden about Claudio's passing and how difficult it is for Mary and family.

Claudio was a great person and we will miss our weekly talks. He always had such a great attitude. We became even closer to Mary and Claudio because of the great relationship they had with Murray's dad. We will miss him.

Our deepest sympathy to all the family.

Maurice and Diana Bleistein

George & Anita Gigliello

March 24, 2010

I was saddened to learn about Claudio’s passing. He was my first supervisor when I started for National Airlines in 1963, and he was instrumental in my continuing my career at National and then at Pan Am. Claudio’s encouragement and the patience he extended to me will never be forgotten. He was truly "one of the good guys". Our sincere sympathy goes to his entire family.

March 21, 2010

It's about 50 years now since I see Poppy and Mary, but time cannot erase LOVE. GOD allowed our lives to touch long ago in Tampa,Florida, and for that I am thankful. Poppy continues on with God now in a new location, and LOVE NEVER FAILS. GOD IS LOVE.
Always & Forever Your Friend,
Valorie

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Cady Garcia

March 18, 2010

I'm one of Poppy's beloved grandchildren Cady and I'll always remember him a very intelligent, sweet man. I love you Poppy and say hi to my grandma Anne for me!

Tammy Meyers

March 17, 2010

Poppy was a wonderful man... The strongest, greatest person you would have ever met. They tell me the pain gets easier every day but for some reason it is not. I keep hearing his voice in my head. My last conversation with Poppy the Friday before he passed was him telling me he is going to beat this horrible disease. Cancer was not going to get him. Well the Cancer didn't - the Chemo did. I love you with all my heart Poppy, I am going to miss you terribly. Please watch over all of us especially Granny. I promise you we will do our best to take care of her the way you did for 62 years. I love you, may you rest in peace now without any more pain and discomfort.
Love always,
Your Grandaughter
Tammy

Todd Cottino

March 16, 2010

I have had the privilege of knowing the Garcia family for the last 13 years. I met Claudio as he called to have his carpet cleaned. He has always been one of my favorite people and he is one that I feel lucky to call "friend". My daughter (who loves airplanes) loved listening to Claudios stories of when he was an airplane mechanic. I will miss him, as will my family. Terry and Mary please don't hesitate to call if I can assist you in any way. Your friend, Todd Cottino. 595-0488.

Chris Garcia

March 16, 2010

You made me feel welcome from the first day I met you. You are the best father-in-law I could have ever hoped for. We love you and will miss you so much.

Jan Hauhe

March 16, 2010

Lori is my very special friend and I am deeply saddened by her and her family's loss. Godspeed to Poppy and his family. Love, Jan Hauhe (Hermosa Beach)

Debby Carter

March 16, 2010

The BEST Poppy in the whole wide world! I love this man with every ounce of my heart & soul! The memories I have of you I will cherish for the rest of my life! The only relief I have is that you are now in Heaven out of pain! I miss you tremendously!!!
I love you more......(AKA: Amanda!)

Debby Carter

March 16, 2010

Susie Davis

March 16, 2010

R.I.P. POPPY! I've heard great, funny stories about Poppy through Debby that I've enjoyed and hope you can all reminisce on. All my love to Debby, Lori, Tammy, Granny and family. May you all find strength and peace. Love always, Susie Davis (Torrance, CA)

Rachal Garcia

March 15, 2010

I LOVE YOU POPPY!! I'm so glad you're at peace now and will no longer have to suffer! Even though I will miss you so much I can't be selfish because I know this is what was best for you! You're an Angel now watching down over me and I am so blessed to have such an amazing Guardian Angel waiting to welcome me when my time comes!! I love you and miss you so much!! <3 Always Rachal

Shannon Smith

March 15, 2010

Hello Poppy,

I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but, know in my heart you were and still are a good soul. Your family loves you dearly and you will be sorely missed. May God and his Angels welcome you into your new home with open arms. ~~~Shannon Smith (Long Beach, CA)

Justin Meyers

March 14, 2010

I Love you POPPY!ALWAYS! FOREVER! CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN ONE DAY! GODSPEED POPPY!!! i love you - justy

-justin meyers 3/14/10

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