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Wayne Garcia Obituary

GARCIA Wayne N. Garcia passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008 at the age of 57. He was the beloved son of Anna Schouest Garcia and Joseph "Joe" Garcia. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Leona "Neesa" Garcia, Jose Garcia, Blanche Guidry Schouest and Abraham Schouest. He was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish and currently resided in Franklinton, LA. Wayne proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. During his years of employment he traveled the world. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, June 10th from 11:00AM - 2:00PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Wayne's memory beginning at 2:00PM. Burial will be private. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 8 to Jun. 9, 2008.

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lorna turnage

June 12, 2008

Uncle Joe and Aunt Ann,

My family and I remember Wayne as 'kiddyland'-yall would visit when we were kids and he would always hang out with us, even though we were younger-I know your hearts are broken. Yall are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ana Tijerino

June 12, 2008

I deeply regret to give you my most heart-felt sympathies...... I worked with Wayne and although I had not seen him for a few years, he will truly be missed.

David Collette

June 12, 2008

Wayne was one of the greatest people I have ever had the privilege to work with. His humor brought motivation to the crew and helped everyone keep going. He will always be sorely missed.

Beth Richardson

June 10, 2008

Dear Mr. Joe and Ms. Annie, I was so shocked to hear of Wayne's death. He was so young. I will keep you all in my prayers. He was such a good natured person. Always kind.
Sincerely, Beth

SHARON MOORE RETIRED S.B.S.O 05')

June 10, 2008

DEAR MR.JOE AND MRS GARCIA, I REMEMBER WAYNE AS MY SCHOOL FRIEND.AS TEENAGERS WE WERE ALL WILD AND CRAZY BACK IN THE 60'S,BUT WAYNE WAS JUST THE FUNNIEST,GOT ALONG WITH EVERYONE,NO ONE WAS A STRANGER TO HIM. AT S.B.S.O WOULD PASS YOU DRIVING S/O TRUCK MR.JOE AND WE WOULD STOP FOR A MOMENT TALK ABOUT WAYNE AND HOW HE WAS DOING.SURE MISS THE PAST BUT WE HAVE THE MEMORIES TO LAST.MAY YOU ALL FIND GODS' COMFORT AND MERCY AT THIS SAD TIME..REST IN PEACE WAYNE BECAUSE YOU'LL HAVE EVERYONE IN HEAVEN LAUGHING..

Christopher McCool

June 10, 2008

A one of a kind person that touched so many. He will be often imitated but never duplicated. No one will ever be able to fill the shoes he has left behide. Wayne you will be deeply missed......... love ya bro. thanx for allowing me to be a part of your life.

Leroy & Eunice Delise

June 9, 2008

Anna and Joe,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bruce Campbell

June 9, 2008

A man who truly marched to the beat of a differant drum! I know your leading the parade at that great veranda in the sky. See ya there Wayne . Blessings to Miss Anna ,Mr. Joe and the rest of the family.

phil "phildo" walton

June 9, 2008

A great friend and the crazyest person i have ever meet. No truck will ever be the same. i will trurly miss him. tee-hee

Kathie Hric

June 9, 2008

Anna & Mr Joe.
I was shocked to read of Wayne's death. I lived behind the Crumhorns
and remember Mr Joe passing my house every day with the sheriff's dump truck. I also saw ya'll for years at the polls wear I was a commisioner. I will keep you in my prayers

Missy Hagmann

June 9, 2008

My condolence to Wayne's family, He was a great help to me when I started out doing stagehand work. And I will always keep him alive in my heart.

Julie Derbes (Honold)

June 9, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss. Wayne was a great guy. I have thought of your family often. I have some pictures if you need them.

Hlanson & Jane Cosse

June 9, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

ERNEST/PATRICIA GUERRA

June 9, 2008

Joe and Anna we are so sorry to hear of your loss our prayes are with yall. Ernest & Patsy Guerra and Louise Blanchard

Division "B" Judge Fernandez, Karen, Cheryl, Vicki and Bob.

June 9, 2008

Mr. Joe and Ms. Anna, We are so sorry about the passing of your son. We are sure he was a fine man and he will be missed tremendously. We are praying for you and your family. Love, Division "B" (Judge Fernandez, Karen Hendeson, Cheryl Cado, Vicki Ruiz and Bob Smith)

Cathy Calabresi Morlier

June 9, 2008

Ann and Joe, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved son Wayne. I have many fond memories of Wayne when we were growing up. I always remember how we love to dance and hang out in St. Claude Heights. I remember seeing Wayne for the last time at the Isleanos Festival. My heart aches for your loss, may God comfort you at this time.

Bobby Taylor

June 8, 2008

I'll miss all the quirks that made Wayne such a great guy. We had alot of fun along the way. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Jack and Leona Russell

June 8, 2008

Joe and Anna,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our deepest sympathy,

Sam Keller

June 8, 2008

as a coworker for many years with Wayne I am deeply saddened by his passing. He had the respect and admiration of all his peers and I am proud to have considered him a friend. Stagecraft has lost a warrior and I extend my condolences to his family.

chris armand

June 8, 2008

Wayne was a long time friend and coworker,i will miss him very much.
my prayers are with his family.

Richard Fitzgerald

June 8, 2008

To a good friend,we'll miss you,
All the good times will always be in my memories.Thank you Wayne...

Cynthia Claxton

June 8, 2008

We will always remember all of the wonderful memories you made possible. We will love you and keep you in our hearts always.

Maryann Amedeo

June 8, 2008

My condolences to the Garcia Family, Wayne will be sadly missed by all of his fellow coworkers and friends from Stage Right Productions.

Cathy Parsons

June 8, 2008

Dear Joe and Anna, I was so very saddened to learn of Wayne's passing. I have such fond memories of growing up in the neighborhood with you all and Wayne, the Liuzzas' and Crumhorns'. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Cathy Parsons

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