Angelo Frank Garcia

  Angelo F. Garcia, age 53, was born on May 29, 1972, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Clemente Garcia Jr. and Alice M. Torres Garcia. He passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 4, 2025.

  Angelo was a proud Army veteran, husband, father, and friend. He was a giving, kind-hearted person who helped anyone in need, including—but not limited to—those outside of his circle.

  He loved the mountains, hunting, hookless fishing, vacationing to Mexico, family BBQs, tailgating, and spending time with family and friends.

  He attended Española Valley High School and graduated in 1989. He went on to attend Northern New Mexico Community College, where he earned an AAS in Computer-Aided Drafting.

  Angelo served in the United States Army as an SPC/E4 for eight years. He served in Desert Storm and was a decorated veteran, receiving the following honors:

Army Lapel ButtonArmy Commendation MedalArmy Achievement MedalValorous Unit AwardNational Defense Service MedalArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalSouthwest Asia Service Medal with one Bronze Service StarMarksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle BarKuwait Liberation MedalArmy Service RibbonOverseas Service RibbonUnited Nations MedalHumanitarian Service Medal

 He worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory and Pro2Serve for 20 years.

  Angelo was a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, Phi Theta Kappa, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Church of Incarnation.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Garcia, and his son, Angelo Garcia Jr.

He will be deeply missed and remembered for his generous heart, unwavering loyalty, and the love he shared with all who knew him.

Funeral services will be held at the Church of Incarnation on September 24, 2025, at 10 AM followed by a graveside at Santa Fe National Cemetery. 

Pallbearers are Bobby Lovato, JD Vialpando, Steve "Dune Dune" Lucero Jr., Justin "Tank" Lucero, Jerry Montoya, and Kenny Garcia.

Honorary Pallbearers are Kayden Montoya, Francisco Sanchez and Roy Don Garcia.