Ralph Garcia

Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, Ralph Garcia passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the age of 75.

Ralph is preceded in death by his mother Marie; father Albert; brothers: Emmanuel, Frank; sister-in-law Lucy Garcia; father-in-law Bob Wilson; mother-in-law Marjorie Wilson-Raney; infant brother-in-law Glenn Wilson; grandson Julio G. Apodaca; and his beloved dog Sadie.

Ralph leaves behind his wife of 44 years Kay Garcia; sons: Walter "Woody" Morris (Lori), Brian R. Garcia; daughters: Kim Archibeque (David), Nicole (Andres); brother Albert Garcia; brother-in-laws: Gary (Dee Dee), Keith (Zanne); sister Mari Haugseth; sister-in-law Gaylene (Earl); special sister-in-law Pam Wilson; grandchildren: Valerie Elizabeth, Valeria Esperanza, Benicio Andres Mondragon, Thiago Constantine Mondragon; great grandchildren: Taya Elise, Cheyenne Darlene, Olivia Cathleen, Julio Cristian, Julian Cristo; also nieces and nephews: Audrey Marie, Anthony, Jerome, John, Monica, Francine, Yvonne, Chris (Jennifer), Colin, Taylor, Melissa, Ava, Jeff, Jennifer, "handsome Jack", Ellie, Shantell, Joseph, Hunter, Haylie, Aria, and Joshua.

In his younger years Ralph studied the art of Karate, earning himself a purple belt. He also studied the art of Kajukenbo. He loved it so much he named his first daughter Kim, after one of his most respected instructors. He was very knowledeable about fixing cars. He was bar none one of the best back seat drivers in our family.

Ralph loved his family immensely. He was sure to instill in all of his loved ones that family comes first. He was very proud of his kids, and even more so of his grandkids and great grandkids, who lovingly referred to him as "Gramps".

Ralph was a great man. He will be sorely missed and forever loved.