Jorge R. Garcia

.Jorge R. Garcia was blessed with an abundance of leadership qualities. It would be accurate to say that this man was an outstanding luminary and that his natural abilities served him well. He knew with certainty how he wanted to set priorities in all aspects of his life. He struck those who knew him as the kind of person who awoke in the morning with a clear sense of exactly what he expected from his day and how to set about accomplishing those goals. Jorge was a man who definitely liked order and was most comfortable with an organized and structured lifestyle. When this climate was absent, Jorge would set about immediately to create it.

His parents were Aniceto and Olivia Garcia. Jorge was raised in Riverside, California. Jorge was brought up to be reasonable in his actions and was taught to use his intellect wisely. He was an honest and straightforward child, traits that reinforced his self-confidence. Even at a young age, Jorge was credited with having a positive influence on those around him.

The positive atmosphere that Jorge generated spread to his family. Jorge was raised with ten siblings. He had brothers and sisters, Jesus, Hector, Juana, Robert, Jaime, Mario, Jose Luis, Roger, Rene and Olivia. Jorge served as a catalyst within the family. He often found himself in the role of providing fair solutions to those sibling disputes. In every family activity, Jorge was able to demonstrate his uncommon logic and skill at building compromise.

Jorge's enthusiasm for learning and the personal energy that enthusiasm generated led to his exhibiting leadership qualities early on in his childhood. He liked to see things executed properly and showed a skill for taking control of situations that were drifting out of control. At the same time, he was willing to experiment with different approaches as he worked a plan towards a solution. In his spare time he liked riding bikes and mini-bikes.

When it came to academics and school, Jorge's organizational skills reaped dividends. Jorge was able to create a system for getting his class work done in a proper and timely manner. With a strong ability to analyze his schoolwork and assignments, he could apply a practical, common sense approach completing his studies. He showed a natural curiosity in the manner in which he tackled new types of problems and would regularly challenge his own reasoning ability in finding solutions. He graduated from La Sierra High School and Victor Valley High School in 1983. He enjoyed some courses more than others and developed favorite classes and teachers. His favorite class in high school was math.

In a group of friends and acquaintances, Jorge was typically the first person to take the initiative to go up and greet someone new. That quality made him very approachable by others throughout his life. This same quality brought Jorge the reward of many friends. Maintaining loyalty to those friends was a trait that came naturally to Jorge. He believed that he should treat others in a fair manner, in the same way he wanted to be treated. Jorge also showed a great deal of appreciation for the accomplishments of his friends. While growing up, some of his best friends were Steve and Paul. Later in life, he became friends with Paul.

As Jorge knew in other aspects of his life, he had a clear vision of what he sought in a relationship and worked hard to achieve it. Jorge's secret to success was that he always kept the lines of communication open in the marriage and applied the important skill of being a good listener.

Family and children were important to Jorge, even if he didn’t always show it. Jorge was blessed with two daughters, Cielo Marie and Georgina Grace Garcia. Jorge was able to keep order in the family by using the same efficient and straightforward methods with the family as he did at work. Jorge rarely made a scene when it came to discipline. Instead, he was subtle and patient in his dealings when teaching the children right from wrong.

At work Jorge was viewed as a natural leader. He could marshal all of the available resources, including personnel and materials, in order to meet virtually any objective. He was great at developing strategies and made maximum progress with little wasted effort. Jorge was also adept at uncovering new and more efficient ways of getting things done. He was able to establish and meet objectives and schedules through long range planning and was always able to keep the big picture clearly in sight. Although Jorge might have been described by some as an overachiever, he was without question a dedicated and diligent employee. His primary occupation was a cook. He was employed for over 6 years.

Not only did Jorge find pleasure in pursuing his various hobbies, he also enjoyed the discovery and research involved in learning about them. His skill at problem solving had a positive influence on these activities as well. His favorite pursuits were making model cars.

No matter what the activity was, Jorge had the ability to motivate others. This talent influenced his participation in sports, too. He sought out the possibilities in a competitive situation, and he stayed cool and calm under pressure. He relished the stimulation of the action and energy associated with sports. He was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were boxing.

Traveling, especially vacations, was another way for Jorge to apply his exceptional leadership and organizational skills. He liked exploring different places but also enjoyed designing and scheduling the trips in advance. He had real talent for developing the perfect itineraries. Favorite vacations included Las Vegas.

Jorge was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of Jorge's favorites was Dynomite, his German Shepherd. They were best friends for 14 years. His family was rounded out by his other dog, Turbo a Golden Retriever.

Jorge passed away on November 16, 2010 at Alta Vista Health Care in Riverside, California. Jorge's strong body was taken over by cancer and liver failure. He is survived by his mother, Olivia, daughters; Cielo and Georgina, step-children, Amanda and Anthony, his loving companion, Sylvia, sisters; Titi and juana, brothers, Rene, Roger, Jose, Robert, Jaime, Hector, sister in laws, Sally, Ana, Maria, Esther and Sara and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles. Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Funeral Services held on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 10;00 am, both at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Chapel, 11500 Arlington Ave., Riverside, CA. Jorge was laid to rest in Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park, Riverside, CA.

Jorge R. Garcia knew what he wanted from life and never hesitated in going after it. He could be characterized as driven individual, someone who understood the importance of achievement. Jorge was decisive and outspoken at times but was also positive and upbeat about most things. He was a leader, both intentionally and sometimes by default. If he saw that something needed to be done, he was always ready to step up and actualize, organize and implement a plan.