With profound sadness we announce the passing of our devoted and loving father on March 10, 2021, while surrounded by family. Mr. Garcia was born May 28, 1932, in Wickenburg, Arizona. Bob was the oldest of seven children. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Ann Garcia, parents Rudolph and Carmen Garcia, and daughter Kim Marie Garcia. Also proceeded in death two sisters, Barbara Portugal and Marcie Meyer and two brothers, Rudy Echeverria and Joseph Christopher and four grandchildren, Shawn Garcia, Shane Harvey, Steven Martinez and Suede Johnson. Surviving sister, Carolea Saenz of Phoenix and Johnnie Garcia of Maine and five children, Tina, Bobby, Joseph Garcia, Carmen Cervantes, and Gina Sobel: three step-children Romy, Beverly, and Bonnie Johnson: 25 grandchildren, including Nicky Garcia, who Robert and Ann Garcia raised as their son, and 28 great-grandchildren.
Bob graduated in 1950 from Wickenburg H.S. with scholarships from ASU and UofA but was drafted into the Army in 1951 and joined the Navy for four years and became a Flight Radioman.
Bob was proud of his heritage and upbringing in Wickenburg, Arizona. He was awarded Grand Marshall in 2019 at Gold Rush Days and rode in the parade. Bob cherished the moments of coaching his sons and grandson in baseball and football. Bob was involved in Little League Baseball for over 50 years, he was President of Frontier Little League for four years, treasurer, and was involved in forming Big league baseball and co-founder. Bob was commissioner for Connie Mack Little League for years and coached TYF football for over ten years. His dedication and love for the kids and the City of Tucson were unbelievable. He taught them respect and to love what they are doing, and when faced with challenges go at it with confidence and you will always soar.
Bob worked in the mines as a welder for years working at San Manuel, Anamax Anaconda and Duval mine and retired for Arizona Portland Cement Co. after 17 years.
Bob was an amazing man and will be missed by so many.
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