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Ramon J. “Mundo” Garcia
Ramon J. “Mundo” Garcia, 87, passed away on June 12, 2016 at the Veterans Hospital in Tucson, Arizona.
Mundo was born in Winkelman, Arizona on Jan. 27, 1929 to Rafael and Dolores Garcia.
He is survived by Ysabel his wife of 66 years; daughters, Sylvia, Dorothy and Carol (Steve); two sons, Ramon Jr. (Eva) and Eloy (Leticia); grandchildren, Gabriel, Rosalia, Alejandro, Patrick, Shadow, Steven, Stephanie, Melanie and Elianna; great-grandchildren, Aliyah, Analyse, Esteban and Cassie; and his brother, Richard “Peewee” Garcia (Cecelia). He is preceded in death by his grandson Ramon III, parents Rafael and Dolores, 4 brothers and 4 sisters.
Mundo joined the Navy in 1946, where he spent 2 years serving his country. He returned to Winkelman and married his high school sweetheart Ysabel Don Lucas in 1949. They made their home in Winkelman.
Mundo worked as a Maintenance Mechanic for Kennecott Copper Corporation retiring in 1982. After retiring from Kennecott he worked for Edison Electric Power Plant in Laughlin, Nevada.
This was just the beginning of the many ventures he explored. He served as a Councilman and Mayor of Winkelman, owned and operated several businesses, operated his ranch and was a noted “Horse Whisperer” horse trainer. Mundo also enjoyed roping, hunting, fishing and anything that had to do with the outdoors.
After permanently retiring, Mundo enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Mundo was known for always willing to lend a helping hand in the community and took many kids under his guidance.
He will be missed by all.
Services will be held Friday, June 24, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hayden, Arizona. Visitation is at 8:30 a.m., Rosary is at 9:30 a.m., Mass is at 10 a.m., with interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Hayden.
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