Richard (Rick) Joseph Garcia, age 63 went to be with the Lord with his family at his side on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital in Oxnard. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him. He was born April 2,1955 in Oxnard, California and was a life-long resident of Ventura County.
Richard was known for his calm and introspective demeanor. When in his presence, he took time to speak with great care and reflection for your interest and well-being. His interests included sharing his love of music and reading with all around him. His voracious reading was driven by his thirst for knowledge. He was extremely well-read and could discuss most any topic in depth. He attended school in Ventura and graduated from Buena High School.
He was the eldest of eight siblings. He is preceded in death by parents Refugio Garcia Jr. and Georgia Garcia. He is survived by brothers and sisters Robert Garcia, Cynthia Garcia-Doane, Monica Garcia, Maria Garcia-Deer, Clarissa Sanchez, Diana Garcia Palomares, and Ernest Garcia.
Richard married his sweetheart Mary (Custodio) Garcia, and together they had two children. His children fondly remember the nightly bedtime stories he would regularly begin: “In the the Land of Hush-a-Bye…” and gave a story filled with colorful imagination. He created a family tradition of regular Sunday drives, never going to the same destination twice unless it was Disneyland. Dad was an amazing father and a best friend balancing both roles. He gave his unconditional love and support and taught us true values. He will live forever in our hearts. We love you to the moon and back. He is survived by his wife and two children: daughter Christina Haywood and husband Don, son Christopher Garcia wife Valarie, eight grandchildren: Christina Garcia, Darren Haywood, Christopher Jr., Daniel Haywood, Cheyenne Garcia, Carina Garcia, Dustin Haywood, Calais Garcia.
There will be a private family celebration of Richard’s life. You may send cards or flowers to Christina Haywood 3875 Telegraph Road ℅ Classic Cleaners, Ventura, California 93003.
Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Oxnard
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