Jose I. Garcia

January 21st, 1936 - December 2nd, 2017

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Jose I. Garcia (Joe) a resident of Pajarito, NM passed away on December 2, 2017 from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. He was born on January 21, 1936 in the mining town of Terrero, NM and was raised in Santa Fe and Pajarito. His parents were Conferina Salmeron and Doroteo Garcia. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Celina Rael Garcia, his son Joaquin Garcia and wife Natalie and grandsons Joaquin and Julio Cesar Garcia. He is also survived by brothers Roque (Mona), Anastacio, Charlie, Tommy (Roberta), and Gerald, also by sisters Maria Elena (Jerry Martinez), Margie (Gilbert Martinez), and Pauline Garcia. He was preceded in death by his sister Rita Morelos and brothers Doroteo and Jimmy.

He is survived by sisters and brothers in law Anna DeLay (Charles), Chris Rael (Janet), Carol Rael (Anthony), Javier Rael (Isela). Also surviving him are his children from previous marriages. Jose Bessett, Liz Halverson and Victoria Herschberger and granddaughters Holly and Jessica. He is also survived by Angie Lewis and husband James and their children Mark, John and Diane and Angie's mother Mary. He had six great grandchildren and numerous cousins as well as nieces and nephews who he was close to.

He was a long time Land Grant and Acequía advocate and was recently elected to the San Miguel del Vado Land Grant Board. He worked at numerous jobs but his favorite was being a wrangler and doing ranch work. He was active in the San Miguel County Democratic Party where he served as Precinct Chair.

In lieu of flowers the family of Jose I. Garcia has requested that donations be made to:

San Miguel Del Vado Land Grant Association
P.O. Box 399
Ribera, New Mexico 87560

At his request he will be cremated and a memorial celebration will be held on January 21, 2018, 1:00 PM at the San Miguel Land Grant Building, in San Miguel, New Mexico

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Name Jose I. Garcia
Date of Birth January 21st, 1936
Date of Death December 2nd, 2017
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Address 305 Calle Salazar
Española NM 87532
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Becky Bustamante published a tribute .

Our deepest condolences to Celina and Joaquin.. We were away from New Mexico at the time of his death and only today learned of it. Joe was a wonderful kind individual who will be missed. May he rest in peace. Adrian & Becky Bustamante

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Henry Ortiz published a tribute .

My condolences to Celina, Joaquin and all the rest of the Garcia family. Joe was a great friend.

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Terri Leone published a tribute .

My dear celina...I know there are no words for this...I offer you love and strength as you find your way through this...also my shoulder and listening ear...anytime, celina...may your sweet joe Rest In Peace...

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Liz Cordova published a tribute .

Our condolences to the Garcia family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Liz Cordova and family.

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Reyes & Cordelia Garcia published a tribute .

Joe was our beloved compadre. When Joaquin married Natalie we were blessed to have Joe and Celina as our compadres. We have many wonderful memories of Joe always willing to help, we enjoyed many sporting events with Joe, many picnics, dinners, political discussions etc. Our heart aches at the absence of Joe in our lives. We will always remember our beloved compadre. May he rest in peace.
Carinosamente, Reyes & Cordelia Garcia

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Alex Perea published a tribute .

My condolences to the Garcia Family! You will be missed Primo Joe, very often we looked at you for some of your wisdom or common sense! Vaya con Dios ...

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Margie G. Martinez published a tribute .

Joe was my eldest brother whom I will miss a lot! We referred to him as Cowboy Joe, always helping people and his family. A good brother who saved my life a couple of times and gave me away at my wedding! RIP Joe!.
Con mucho Carino
Tu hermanita,
Margie aka Margarita and
Gilbert

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