Celestino Peter Garcia of Mason, Michigan passed away Wednesday April 20th 2022 at the age of 87. After several years battling with Parkinson's disease, Peter passed away with his loving family by his side.
Peter was born in Austin, Texas on April 6, 1935 to Isidro Garcia & Alice (Santana) Garcia. Peter started working and providing for his family at a young age. Peter met Dolores and they were married in 1955 and started a family of their own. Peter and Dolores moved to Michigan where he got a job at General Motors.
Peter was hard-working and a self taught tradesmen. While he wasn't working, he spent his time building things and tinkering in his garage. He loved to take things apart and put them back together again. He enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren all of the many trades he’d learned throughout the years. Peter retired from General Motors in 2006 after 47 years.
Peter was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters; and son, Steven V. Garcia. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dolores Vasquez Garcia; children, Dora (Garcia) & Duane Doe, Diane Garcia, and David Garcia; grandchildren, Ashley (Gallagher) Wilson, Holly (Reedy) Romero, Margo (Smith) Sharp, Amber (Smith) Ragle, Courtney (Garcia) Peek, Noel (Garcia) Higel, Ian Garcia, Halen Garcia, Kalen Garcia; and many great-grandchildren.
Out of respect for the family wishes, there will be no funeral services or visitation.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in the name of Celestino P. Garcia to local non-profit “Women in Skilled Trades” - https://www.wistmichigan.org/donate
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