Jesse Garcia, 96, Kansas City, Missouri, died peacefully surrounded by family on August 15, 2022. He was born in Cameron, Texas to José and Teresa Garcia. He attended Manual High School. Upon completing his service in the US Navy, he earned his business degree from the University of Kansas. He met the love of his life, Jovita Orozco. They married in 1955 and started a family. Jesse was employed at Trans World Airlines where he retired after 35 years. He was an avid sports fan: KU Jayhawks, Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards and reading novels of various genres. He was at his happiest when surrounded by his loving family.
Jesse was preceded in death by his wife, Jovita; parents, José and Teresa Garcia; and brothers, Joe and Roy Garcia. He is survived by three daughters, Lisa Maria Peralta (Mark), Consuelo Maria Garcia and Christina Jo Taylor (John); four grandchildren, Gabriel Jesús Hurtado, Anastasia Jo Wyatt (John), Sarah Jo Cronin (Scott) and Maria Ruth Hoegh (Harrison); seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his canine companion, Dulce.
The family would like to extend a "Thank You" to St. Anthony's Assisted Living and Catholic Charities Hospice. Special thanks to Kim Treese and Samantha Fatall.
Visitation will be held 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 25 at McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 W. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64111. Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 26 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, 901 Avenida E. Chavez, Kansas City, MO 64108. Interment in Mount St. Mary's Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be requested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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