Frank Garcia

Frank E. Garcia, age 80, of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2011.

He is survived by his loving wife, of 56 years, Lonicia (Lonnie) Jimenez Garcia, and by many nieces and nephews, namely: Bianca Garcia Benson, Samantha Garcia, Bunni Garcia, Baron Bershaw (all of California), and Sammy Garcia, Brandy Garcia, Jesus Rodriguez Garcia. Also, Roberto Jimenez, Ernesto Jimenez, Rosina Rodriguez, Rudy C de Baca, Viola Varela, Simon C de Baca, Thomas C de Baca, Daniel C de Baca, Edwina Chapman, Jerry Honnell, Dolorene Jorgensen, Anita Mulhern, and many other nieces, nephews and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Garcia, and mother Victoriana Garcia, his brother, Sam Garcia and by his nephew, Victor Jimenez.

Frank was born in La Villita, New Mexico on May 30, 1930. He was a graduate of Espanola High School and of the College of Santa Fe. He served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952. He was employed with the New Mexico Adult Probation and Parole Department from 1963 until his Retirement in 1983.

Special thanks for the care, love and support by Selma Rodriguez, grand niece, Heritage Healthcare and Amber Care Hospice.

A rosary was held on February 21, 2011 at the Rosario Chapel in Santa Fe. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 10:00am at the St. Francis Cathedral Basilica, with interment following at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30am.