Elio Ricardo Garces was born in Bayamo Cuba, in 1941, to Olinda and Elio Garces Sr. He is survived by his wife, two sons, three sisters, daughter n law and finally, his joy, his granddaughter. He was a hard working rancher who was taught that family came first and work hard to be a provider. He was a responsible, honorable, loyal and dedicated person to his family and friends. He loved playing dominos and roasting pigs when gathering with family and friends.
He was married to Mercedes Garces Aguililla on February 14, 1965 (58 years married). They knew each other since they were in their early teens, migrated to the USA in 1974, by 1980 he had bought a house, brought his mother and brother from Cuba through the mariel boat lift, put Elio Jr. through college, retired at the age of 62 but kept working until 78. He only stopped because the store had burnt down. When the store owner said he can work out of the other store, he thought of others first and told the manager to give the job to someone who really needs it. Even with his illness, he never told ANYONE because he didn’t want his family to worry or feel any burden. He left us ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT OTHERS AND FAMILY FIRST!
A visitation for Elio will be held Friday, March 31, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 2401 Southwest 64th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317. A funeral service will occur Friday, March 31, 2023 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM, 2401 Southwest 64th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317. A committal service will occur Friday, March 31, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM, 2401 Southwest 64th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnsouth.com for the Garces family.
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