Samuel Garcia

Born in Victoria, Texas on June 11, 1944. Lived in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. Living the last 40 years in Monterey County. A Native of Texas Mr. Garcia was A "Very Proud Texan". Raised in Texas throughout his childhood, and in his late teenage years came to California where Mr. Garcia planted his roots

Mr. Garcia met his wife Betty in 1961. They were inseparable since meeting and remained together and later married for 62 years.

Mr. Garcia worked for Santa Cruz County Public of Works Department, Maggiora Brothers Drilling and in the early 80s chose the Agriculture industry, where he worked with Carl Dobler and Sons up until retirement in 2012.

Mr. Garcia was the foundation, the strength, and rock of his family. Mr. Garcia loved to watch Westerns, which he was often called "The Duke" by his children. He Was A Raider Fan and during Football Season when his Raiders were playing would BBQ with his grandsons. He loved to go fishing with his Grandsons, play pool, dominoes and "Texas Hold'em" with his grandsons. He was very knowledgeable when it came to politics and current events. He would often quiz his grandchildren about certain political events, current events and overall things that were happening in the world.

Mr. Garcia was a Catholic and a proud member of the United Farm Workers Union. He once marched with César Chávez in the 60s from the Salinas Valley to Delano.

Mr. Garcia was married to Betty Garcia for 62 years. He is survived by his four children Samuel "Sammy Jr" Garcia, Mary Jane Garcia, Julie Marie Garcia, and Connie Garcia (His Pinche); his grandchildren Monique Andrea Gonzales, Angelique Urbina, Lizette Urbina, David Garcia Paz, Melissa Gonzales, Stephanie Sarah Urbina, Johnny Samuel Gonzales, Luis Olivas Jr, Adrian Melo, and Salvador Olivas; and his brother Richard Garcia of Kingsville, Texas. 8 great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Victoria Alex Olivas, his parents, his brothers "Los Capiros", sister Julia Altamirano, and nephew Alfred L Garcia III.

A viewing will be held at Mehl's Colonial Chapel on Sunday, July 9th from 4pm to 9pm. A rosary will begin at 7:00pm. Mehl's Colonial Chapel was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Published in The Pajaronian · July 6, 2023