David Garcia's Obituary
David Garcia, 76 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on September 12, 2022 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, MO. He was born February 13, 1946, in St. Louis, MO, son of the late Miguel and Rosita, nee Juarez, Garcia. He was married to Cheri, nee Breihan, Garcia, who survives him. They were married November 13, 1971, in Immaculate Conception Church, Columbia, IL.
David was a very proud Vietnam War Veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 581 and a parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Church, Columbia IL.
David enjoyed working as a meat cutter for 49 years. His favorite pastimes included traveling, taking walks in the park, golfing, and doing yard work. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving are his sons, David (Tammy) Garcia of Valmeyer, IL, Brian Garcia of Columbia, IL, and Marc (Carmen) Garcia of Columbia, IL; daughter, Lisa Hooker of Columbia, IL; grandchildren, Conner, Violet, Marques, Manuel, Hayden, Jocelyn, Miguel, and Jaxon; sisters, Anita 'Winkie' Reid, and Rosemarie Molina; brothers, Richard (Viola) Garcia, Larry Garcia, and Kevin Garcia, along with other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Miguel Garcia.
Visitation will be Monday, September 19, 2022, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, at Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, and on Tuesday, September 20, at the church, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 11:00 am, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL, with Fr. Steve Thoma, officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: Tin Can Sailors, P.O. Box 100, Somerset, MA 02726, or, The St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness, 12015 Manchester Rd., Apt. 130, St. Louis, MO 63131.
Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.
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