Danny Cipriano Garcia

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Danny Garcia, age 44, from Chimayo, NM. Our Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend was called home on Monday, September 15, 2025, with his loving family by his side.

Danny was preceded in death by his loving grandparents Gregorio & Trinidad Vigil and Bernabe & Fabiola Garcia; stepmother Marylou Garcia; a special cousin who was like a brother to him, Rick Montoya; and cousin Sef Valencia Jr. (Lil Sef); good friends Adam & Allen Martinez. He was also preceded in death by uncles Sef Valencia Sr., Henry, Gilbert & Delfin Garcia; aunts Aggie Lujan & Pauline Garcia.

Danny is survived by his loving mother Judy Garcia & his loving father Johnny Garcia; sister Kathy Naranjo (Donald); his older brother Juanito Garcia, brother and best friend Timothy Garcia Sr., and his younger brother Bobby Montoya. He is also survived by his aunts & uncles, Josephine Valencia, Linda Aitken (Alan), Ben Garcia (Flora), Clyde Garcia (Tonita), Mary Padilla, Eugenia Barela (Johnny), Felicina Trujillo (Aldoro) & Josie Garcia. He is also survived by his close cousins Cindy Chavez, Greg Valencia, Liz & Amy Padilla, Andrea Valdez, Brianna Archuleta, Renae Martinez, Stephanie Garcia and his loving cousins from Indiana, Carl Bender (Barbara) Dolores Asbury (Tom) and Carlotta Young (Roger). His much-loved niece and nephews, MariahLee (LeeLee Bear) Garcia (Doniven), Tyrell Garcia, Matthew (Matt) Garcia (Autumn), Isaiah (ZayZay) Garcia, Adam Garcia, and TJ (T) Garcia (Destiney), and by his longtime best friend Vicky Martinez. He is also survived by his fur babies Mia, Rosie, Tiny & Zeus.

Danny was a friend to many, he would meet strangers and eventually they would become his forever friends. He had such a big and kind heart, he was always very respectful with everyone, he would always help the elderly, and if he had to, he would give his shirt off his back for anyone who needed it. His love for animals was known and he cared so deeply about his pets. He had a passion for Lowriders and even built a few of his own which he cherished dearly. He enjoyed Good Friday cruising through town with his brothers. He enjoyed fishing with his mom and brothers and going to Lowrider Shows with his family. He was an avid rock collector, always looking for rocks everywhere he went and came back with pockets full of them. He even had his own rock garden. He was also a die-hard 49ers fan, and loved watching the Super Bowl every year. Although Danny’s heart was full of love, he still had room to always act like a clown. He would make every person he came across laugh with his funny jokes and silly personality, and never took life too seriously. Danny didn’t have children, however he loved and cared for his niece and nephews like his own and was always so very proud of them. Above all else he loved Jesus with his whole heart, and God knew his heart. He would pray daily and his favorite Scripture was John 3:16. He proudly memorized this scripture and confidently recited it by heart. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.”

We would like to thank everyone for their prayers during this very difficult and heartbreaking time. Thank you to all who came to visit us with words of comfort and encouragement, and those who brought food & monetary gifts. Thank you for the love you have shown towards our Danny Boy.

Special thanks to: Pastor Kevin Gonzales; Amy & Liz Padilla, Julia Rodriguez, Alvaro Romero, Joan & Low-Low, The Lowrider Community, Charles Vigil & Delbert Trujillo, Sennie Quintana and staff at Big Dawgs, Alicia Morales and Mary Davis, Fairview Flowers. Thank you to Jacob, Peter, Charlene and staff at DeVargas Funeral Home.

Danny’s legacy of love and kindness will forever be remembered by his family and friends. Danny G, you will forever be in our hearts. We will NEVER forget you. Rest in the Presence and in the Loving Arms of Jesus. Danny, until we meet again.

A Memorial Services will be officiated by Pastor Kevin Gonzales at The Lighthouse Church in Chimayo, NM, on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 10:30-11:30 am. Burial will follow at 12:00 pm at Nuestra Senora de Carmel Cemetery in Chimayo.

Pallbearers are: Juanito, Timothy, Tyrell, Matthew, Isaiah, Adam & TJ Garcia, Bobby Montoya, Josh Martinez, Doniven Overson, Jerod Walker and Donna Martinez.

Honorary Pallbearers are: MariahLee Garcia, Destiney Montoya, Vicky Martinez, Angie Arellano, Chastity Sandoval, Karyme Carrasco, Anahi Cuevas, Ann Martinez, Jeanette Salazar, JR Sandoval, Danny Martinez, Daniel Vigil, Kim Salazar, Angelo Trujillo, Stephanie Garcia, Marvin Martinez, Julia Rodriguez, Alvaro Romero, Audrianna Martinez, Erasmo Martinez, Zenaida DeAguero, Juan Martinez, Waylin Wells, Steven Montoya, Joseph and JR Padilla, Julie Wyman & Chris Archuleta.

The family of Danny Garcia has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477