Magdaleno M Garcia, 82, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away July 24, 2025. He was born in Chamberino, New Mexico on July 22, 1943. Mac attended Phoenix Union High School. He was married to Salistina “Cosa” Garcia on April 22nd, 1965, in Phoenix Arizona. Mac worked at Pepsi for 27 years. He had a passion for music, working on cars, dancing, drinking, and cruising.
He was survived by daughters Rachel Garcia Lopez and Cindy Garcia, 15 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren. His surviving siblings are Raymond Garcia, Mary Garcia, and Tony Garcia. He was preceded by his wife, Sally of 45 years, daughter Connie R Garcia and twin boys Mark and Mario; brothers Joe Garcia, Estovan Garcia, Teddy Garcia, and Diego Garcia; sisters Nico Garcia, Lupe Garcia, Bertha Garcia, and Rosie Garcia. He is the son of Albino and Maria De Jesus Garcia.
He was well known and respected within his community. He spent the last 16 years, waiting to be reunited with the love of his life, his Duchess “Sally” and his daughter Connie “Vieja” Ruelas Garcia.
The visitation will be held on August 8, 2025, from 9:30 am to 10:00 am at Resthaven / Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens, located at 4310 East Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042. The funeral service will follow at the same location from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A graveside service will take place from 11:00 am to 11:30 am at the same address.
The active pallbearers will be Gary Garcia, Jade Garcia, Milo Garcia, Jesse Mac Garcia, Nonies Garcia, Jayelynne Garcia, and Monti Magdaleno Garcia.
