Obituary for Jesse Romero Garcia
Jesse Romero Garcia, 74, died in Dodge City Kansas on Friday January 8, 2021. He was born December 25, 1946 in Lakin Kansas.
Jesse was born and raised in southwest Kansas. He met Mary Chavez in El Paso and they were married for over 40 years. She survives. They raised 5 children, 21 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and shared generosity with countless people in need. Many times they took homeless persons, neighbors, and family into their homes and hearts. He joined the Army and served his country during the Vietnam War, enlisting at the age of 18. He was brave in serving his country and family selflessly. He was outspoken and “told it like it was”. He was the kind of man who would give the shirt off his back without question and not expecting anything in return. He was often seen at fellow parishioners funerals offering support and condolences. He leaves behind his wife-Mary Garcia, children-Martha and Cesar Martinez, Jessica Garcia, Nicolas Garcia & Margarita and Rudy Luna; 21 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren & siblings- Teresa Garcia and Margarita Reyes. He was preceded in death by his parents- Manuel Tamez and Margarita Romero; son-Jose M Chavez;grandson-Adam “Papi” Lucero & various siblings.
Rosary will be held 7:30 pm Tuesday January 12, 2021 at St Mary Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held 12:00 pm Wednesday January 13, 2021 at St Mary Catholic Church with Father Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Valley View Cemetery. Both broadcast live via the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook Page. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday January 12, 2021 at Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City, 412 N 12th Street, Garden City, Kansas. 620-276-3219. The family suggest memorials to the Jesse Garcia Memorial Fund in care of the Garnand Funeral Home.
Jesse was born and raised in southwest Kansas. He met Mary Chavez in El Paso and they were married for over 40 years. She survives. They raised 5 children, 21 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and shared generosity with countless people in need. Many times they took homeless persons, neighbors, and family into their homes and hearts. He joined the Army and served his country during the Vietnam War, enlisting at the age of 18. He was brave in serving his country and family selflessly. He was outspoken and “told it like it was”. He was the kind of man who would give the shirt off his back without question and not expecting anything in return. He was often seen at fellow parishioners funerals offering support and condolences. He leaves behind his wife-Mary Garcia, children-Martha and Cesar Martinez, Jessica Garcia, Nicolas Garcia & Margarita and Rudy Luna; 21 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren & siblings- Teresa Garcia and Margarita Reyes. He was preceded in death by his parents- Manuel Tamez and Margarita Romero; son-Jose M Chavez;grandson-Adam “Papi” Lucero & various siblings.
Rosary will be held 7:30 pm Tuesday January 12, 2021 at St Mary Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held 12:00 pm Wednesday January 13, 2021 at St Mary Catholic Church with Father Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Valley View Cemetery. Both broadcast live via the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook Page. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday January 12, 2021 at Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City, 412 N 12th Street, Garden City, Kansas. 620-276-3219. The family suggest memorials to the Jesse Garcia Memorial Fund in care of the Garnand Funeral Home.