Jose Armando Garcia

Jose was born and raised by his parents Marcelino Garcia and Casimira Gil in La Puerta de Jaripitiro, Huaniqueo de Morales, Michoacan, Mexico. He married Roselia Garcia on December 22, 1975; they were married for 44 years and had 5 children: Juan, Jose, Karina, Vanessa and Vivian; and 8 grandchildren: Maritza, Angel, Laila, Dominic, Evelyn, Mario, Emma and Mia. He loved his grandchildren, and raised Dominic as his own since birth.

Jose, his parents and siblings went through many economical hardships, some days they only ate once a day or maybe only chicken broth. He didn't want this for his family, so he decided to immigrate to the United States permanently in the early 1980's. He was seeking the American dream to provide a better life for his family. He lived in a 2 bedroom house, by that time 3 of 5 children were born. His 3 children had to share a room on twin bunk beds because nothing bigger fit. In October of 1994, he was able to buy his first home.

Jose enjoyed vacationing and visiting his family back in Mexico. He took care of his parents, never forgetting were he came from. He never stopped helping his kids, no matter how old they were. He loved his entire family, didn't hold any grudges. He always made sure to call or visit his siblings to make sure they were in good health and chat. Jose loved playing with his grandchildren, even if that meant getting hurt with a baseball, or being a horse. His hobby was singing. He enjoyed karaoke time by himself or with family, and he knew so much about music it that he impressed everyone with this subject. Jose made you laugh with his jokes and silliness.

Jose nació y fue criado por sus padres Marcelino García y Casimira Gil en La Puerta de Jaripitiro, Huaniqueo de Morales, Michoacán, México. Se casó con Roselia García el 22 de Diciembre de 1975; estuvieron casados ​​por 44 años y tuvieron 5 hijos: Juan, José, Karina, Vanessa y Vivian; y 8 nietos: Maritza, Angel, Laila, Dominic, Evelyn, Mario, Emma y Mia. Amaba a sus nietos y crió a Dominic como si fuera suyo desde que era un recién nacido.

José, sus padres y hermanos pasaron por muchas dificultades económicas, algunos días solo comían una vez al día o quizás solo caldo de frijoles. No quería esto para su familia, por lo que decidió emigrar a los Estados Unidos de forma permanente a principios de la década de 1980. Buscaba el sueño americano para brindar una mejor vida a su familia. Vivía en una casa de 2 dormitorios, en ese momento nacieron 3 de 5 niños. Sus 3 hijos tuvieron que compartir habitación en literas individuales porque no cabía nada más grande. En Octubre de 1994, pudo comprar su primera casa.

José disfrutó de las vacaciones y de visitar a su familia en México. Cuidó de sus padres, sin olvidar nunca de dónde venía. Nunca dejó de ayudar a sus hijos, sin importar la edad que tuvieran. Amaba a toda su familia, no guardaba rencor. Siempre se aseguraba de llamar o visitar a sus hermanos para asegurarse de que estuvieran en buen estado de salud y charlaran. A José le encantaba jugar con sus nietos, incluso si eso significaba lastimarse con una pelota de béisbol o ser un caballo. Su hobby era cantar. Disfrutaba del tiempo de karaoke solo o con la familia, y sabía tanto sobre música que impresionó a todos con este tema. José te hacía reír con sus bromas.