

Joseph Leon Garcia, Sr., 84, a life-long resident of Kansas City, passed away April 11, 2015 at North Kansas City Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday April 15 at 11:00 AM at St Gabriel Catholic Church, 4737 N Cleveland Ave, Kansas City. Burial will follow at White Chapel Cemetery. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday April 14 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion Road, Kansas City.
Joe was born June 28, 1930 in Kansas City, MO to Jose and Maria Cruz Garcia. On April 24, 1954 he married the former Albina Soliz and they enjoyed 60 years of life together, including winning many dancing competitions together.
Joe was raised on the west side and enjoyed people. He regularly greeted friends with, “Have you been behavin’?”
One daughter, Linda Rush, preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife, Albina; son Joseph L. (Deanna) Garcia, Jr; daughter, Maria Garcia, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by two sisters, Socorro (Charles) Estevez and Mary (Phil) De La Torre, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St Gabriel Catholic Church. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.mcgilleyantiochchapel.com as arrangements are under the direction of McGilley Antioch Chapel, 816-453-7700.
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