Juan S. Garcia, 96, passed away on September 12, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He passed away surrounded by family. Juan served his country honorably and nobly during World War II in the United States Army with the 154 Combat Engineers attached to the 81st Infantry Division. He was a long-time resident of Ajo, Arizona and there worked for Phelps Dodge Copper Mining for 37 years.
Juan was a devoted husband and father. He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria of 65 years. He is survived by his six children: daughters; Marie A. Corella, Olga Torres (Tony), sons; Juan Garcia (Colleen), Arturo Garcia, Benjamin Garcia and Ulysses Garcia (Patricia), 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Juan shared his wife’s sentiment that their greatest accomplishment in life was the love and unity of their family. A Visitation for Juan will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. with a Rosary prayer at 9:30 A.M. followed by the Celebration of Mass at 10:00 A.M. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Interment with Military Honors at 12:30 P.M. to follow at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix.
Rachel Ramirez (Valencia) Family
Dear Garcia Family, the Valencia Family extends their most sincerest condolences to your family on the passing of your Dad, Juan. We remember him fondly as a friend and neighbor to our family on Hidalgo St. and Santa Ana Ave. in Ajo. Growing up our families shared many happy memories through the years. It is not so coincidental that our Fathers both died a couple of days apart. With love and deepest sympathy.
Ernie Garcia
Greetings friends and family. My name is Ernie (Hernan) Garcia. Juan was my uncle. I recgnized his photo immediately, even though I only saw him as a child. He used to always greet me when my sister would take to La Placita in Ajo, Az. where I was born. My father was his brother Agustin Garcia. I would like to know just soemthing about my father. I know nothing as I was born out of wedlock. My mother was Maria Audette. I would just like to talk and find out soemthing about my actual roots. We moved to California and I never knew anything about anyone. All I remember is Juan always greeting me and asking me how I was. His eyes mademe recognize him. I never forgot the way he would stare at me in a kind, concerned manner. Forgive me if I offend anyone. I am now 74 and would just et you know that your father was never forgottenby me.
Ernie Garcia
My sincerest condolences for the death of your father and my uncle. May God forever guide his soul. He is not forgotten.