Daniel “Danny” Garcia, age 86, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson, AZ.
He was born Jan. 3, 1929 in Hayden, AZ to Sergio and Victoriana (Mercado) Garcia. He retired from Kennecott.
He was a kind, loving man who enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with friends and family. Danny had a passion for music and loved to sing. He enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren for rides in the back roads and spending time outdoors. In retirement, he enjoyed tinkering on a car or truck, raising his goats and planting corn, green chilies and even sugar cane in his garden.
He is survived by his sister, Adela; 11 children; 21 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances; parents, Sergio and Victoriana Garcia; brothers, Lolo Garcia and Masedonio Garcia.
Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hayden, AZ with visitation at 9 a.m., Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 10 a.m. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery in Hayden.
Online Guestbook: www.GriffithMortuary.com