Manuel “Manny” J. Garcia passed away at the age of 64 on April 20, 2021. He was born on March 21, 1957 to the late Manuel Garcia and Grace Marrione Marcia. He was a graduate of Ridgewood Academy and New Orleans Academy and was a lifelong resident of Jefferson Parish. Manuel loved cooking, traveling, skydiving, scuba diving, and spear-fishing. He truly lived his life to fullest. Manuel was a devout catholic and parishioner of St. Francis Xavier. He was also a former member of the Hell Diver Club. Manuel was the loving godfather of Christine Butler; the beloved father figure of Cass and Marlo Delatte; and a devoted friend to Rita Coburn. Manuel is preceded in death by his parents and his dog, Kon Bear. He is also survived by his loving and loyal Chows, Zong and Mai Ling.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home at 5100 Ponchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, 70121, at 11:00 a.m. following a 9:00 a.m. visitation. To view and sign the online guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.