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He was born October 14,1956 in National City CA. to parents Gilbert & Mary Ponce. George attended Chula Vista High school and then he joined the US Army during the Vietnam era in 1974. He was honorably discharged after serving 2 years active duty and 4 years reserved.
In 1977 George married his long time girlfriend Candy Legerrette with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage in January. He spent 23 years working as a tow truck driver for Advantage Towing.
George is survived by his wife Candy Le Gerrette, his son George Ponce Jr., his daughter Veronica Ponce, six grandchildren; Efrem, Alexus, Eman, Joey, Marco and Madison, foster son Tristian, two great grandchildren Junior and Rylina, brother Gilbert Ponce, three sisters; Ana, Sandra and Cynthia all born and raised in Chula Vista; God Daughter Marlene Curtis and many nieces and nephews.
George is preceded in death by his parents Gilbert & Mary Ponce and his sister Elizabeth Garcia.
Viewing and Services will be held at Community Mortuary at 855 Broadway Chula Vista on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
Viewing 12:00 p.m. followed by Service at 2:00 p.m.
A gun salute in his honor will be held on October 13, 2023 at 1:00 at MiraMar Military Cemetery. Those who would like to send flowers can send them to the mortuary, listed above.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Veronica
December 18, 2024
Missing you
Andy Palmerin
June 13, 2024
Attended my 40th birthday party with his daughter Veronica. Was one of my fondest memories of George.
Veronica Ponce
July 17, 2023
I love you sooooo much Dad
Veronica Ponce
July 12, 2023
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