Raymond Garcia

Raymond A. Garcia passed away on February 14, 2018 among family at his home in Outlook, Washington. Ray was born in Benjamin, Texas on October 29, 1929 to Francisco and Juanita Garcia, and was one of 17 children. He enlisted in the Air Force February 28, 1948. He then met the love of his life, Theresa, and they were married in 1952. During his 20 year service, he and Theresa had the opportunity to travel the world, serving overseas as well as the United States. He received multiple medals and honors as a Chief Master Sargent. He retired to Grandview, Washington and started a new career as an administrator for the Department of Social and Health Services. After 16 years, he retired for the second time to his current home in Outlook. Then he was able to do what he loved most, he farmed and helped raise his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and his wife were devoted Catholics and were long-time members of the St. Joseph parish in Sunnyside and the Blessed Sacrament parish in Grandview. He is survived by his devoted wife Theresa, daughter Gracie Guzman and her significant other Joe Hurst, grandson Jamie Garcia and wife Trina, Hector Guzman and wife Kelly, and his grandaughter Vanessa Guzman. He also felt blessed to have 6 great-grandchildren: Trisha and husband David Galvez, Dakota Garcia, Jack Guzman, Rian Guzman, Avigail Guzman, and Sylas Guzman. As well as 3 great-great-grandchildren: Derikk, Devin, and Dezirae Galvez. He was preceded in death by his parents and each of his 16 siblings, as well as his beautiful great granddaughter Lily Garcia. The family would like to thank Sarah Clark for the wonderful hospice care and support To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Raymond Garcia, please visit our flower store.