Manuel Garcia Obituary
In loving memory of Manuel Garcia of Sterling, Illinois, who departed this world on August 20, 2024 at the age of 97. Manuel leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Manuel Garcia to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Manuel farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Manuel is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Manuel Garcia and Beatrice Garcia (Pizarro); and his wife Anita Pierson. He is survived by: his children, Rhonda Garcia of Monrovia, CA, Pam Garcia of Boynton Beach, FL, Randy Garcia of Sterling, Rick Garcia of Sterling and Mike Garcia (Katie) of Sterling. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the World War II Museum, New Orleans, LA.