My granpa,  you’ve been with me my whole life, you came to our family when my mom was 9 months pregnant in 1997 and never left. Living with u n grandma was the time we spent the most together . I have so many memories of you playing monopoly with me n Gabe , playing in the pool teaching us to swim in the mini pool eating watermelon and ice cream. You would always ask me to get you a cold ice water while u were watching tv and back then I thought “why couldn’t u get it?” Lol but I never hesitated and I’m glad I didn’t . 
You taught me how to cook and to not be afraid of the pan and the oil and to this day I never have been afraid of being burned even if I do get a little burn lol. Your funnel cakes were the best we always had them on the weekends with powdered sugar and syrup.  I can hear you saying “One bite and ya won’t stop!”  Every party you went to you always held ur head up high and never gave a care what anyone thought about you even if u n grandma were bickering lol.  You taught me how to not let no1 ” shuck n jive “ me . I love you so much granpa you taught me so much about life and how to be game tight even when I wasn’t doing good you still showed me love n wanted to best for me n told me I deserved better in life. I’m thankful you got to see me get my life on track and you got to meet my babies. Rosa misses you everyday she says “ I wish granpa was here” we love you granpa. This is how u spelled it on the artwork u gave me n I’ll always spell it like this now . Rest in peace granpa ima see you again love nessa

We called him “Charles” . Our heartfelt condolences to the Family.

My brother 
Charles.
One of a kind. I  want to thank you for helping me to raise my 4 children. To be strong and not afraid of life and what is to come.  I wanted to share that with you, but even in your last moments you still had the last word.  (Jerk)..
In our family it's never goodbye it's see you later ✌️.  I love you brother and just like mom you guys are out there somewhere ❤️ 
Your baby sis Debra

Back in 1984, he took me to a job interview at the age of 17 by San Jose Airport. A few months after, he drove me to San Francisco (waited a few hours in the car) so I can take the Federal tests to become a permanent employee at my job and 40 years later, I still have the same job.  I didn’t have a car then, and he offered to take me and help me with a ride and I am so Very Blessed he took me to that job interview. May You Rest in Peace.

I remember coming over Grandpa was always excited ready to cook we would talk about new recipes that we wanted to try and were going to make. I remember being in the kitchen and he was teaching me to make tortillas while telling me story’s .  He was always excited and full of life he was such an amazing Grandpa he’s so Loving and kind My Grandpa was the sweetest soul you could’ve meet. My Grandpa will forever live on through the memories and the stories we tell a part of him will forever be with me gone but never forgotten forever in our heart  Until the day we meet again I know my grandpas watching over us smiling as he stands with my Great Grandma and Tio🤍

Carlos ,your body may be gone but your spirit will remain with us forever. We miss you so much but we also could not stand to see you in so much pain and agony.now I know God has you in his arms and you are softly resting peacefully. We all will miss your silliness and also your kindness always there to help out in anyway possible.As for me your mother in law “mom”as you always said I never needed to ask for any help because you were always there . Never came to visit without bringing food and loved to surprise me with a special dessert,or gift.you loved my daughter Mary and she loves you with all her heart ,the pain of losing you is immense but I know you will always be with her to comfort her and see her through these days to follow.Carlos you gave a hard fight I remember the last conversation with you and you said you were trying to get better and we both said I love you .one day we will all be together again,God Bless you in your eternal life.💔🙏”MOM”

So sorry for your loss. It’s hard when you lose a parent. May God guide you to the strength you need to get thru this difficult time. Sending you hugs and love your way.  Jen

You are now in heaven, reunited with your mom. I can only imagine the joy on both your faces. No more pain, no more goodbyes—just love, peace, and the comfort of being together again.

You are now in joined hands with your son, Anthony.  A Father and Son together again.  May you Rest in Peace.

I remember all the fun we had in the summers with my tio. Camping, and birthdays he was always the life of the party. Writing this i can't stop the tears from falling. His favorite memory with me was when he fed me French toast until I threw up. It was a bet who could eat the most.. I won. Lol. Ima really miss him saying my name.  I have so many memories with him. All good ones too. He truly made an impact in my life. I'll love him forever.

Dad I don’t even know where to start….. I have been torn into pieces!!!! I won’t forget all the times you spent elevating me!!! All the long talks and the advice you given me!!!!!! Thanks for showing me certain things so I don’t depend on no one !!! Thanks for doing all you did for me and the kids!!!! I won’t ever forget your jokes your laugh your strong aura!!!! You won’t ever be forgotten … we were always on the phone laughing and I swear I wasn’t playing whenever it came to u!!! I love you so much!!! I’m so blessed to have been apart of your bloodline!!! A real soldier!! A real spirit!!!! I hate that your gone but I’m glad your not hurting no more!!! Heaven gained AN ANGEL so special!!!! I can’t stop listening to our calls your voicemails !!! I love you !!! Now we continue this journey and we will keep you beside us every step of the way!! 💔😩

I can remember when Grandpa took me when I was young  to set up some light fixtures in his and Grandmas house, we both had to crawl in the tight dark crawl space under the house with flashlights  to set up the wiring. I was quite frightened with the dusty, dark, and cramped environment, but Grandpa never failed to reassure, telling me “You’re okay mijo” and not to worry, “I’m a Professional!” He would say.
    He taught me to dust myself off and keep moving, to do your proper work as a man, and of course have a bologna sandwich and ice water break every now and then . Every moment with Grandpa was a learning experience, especially when he would randomly pull a WWE move out of his back pocket and say “I saw this in wrestling!” 
  His corny jokes and goofy sayings never got old . He made every moment silly. Even when it was a disciplinary moment, it was followed with a life lesson and a root beer float. 
     He was a great man, my relatives and I are so fortunate to have had such a man in our lives. A leader, a teacher , a jokester, and a true man of his work. 
  I attribute every skill of craftsmanship and handiness I have to him. He set the standard, he showed me the correct way, he pushed me to strengthen my endurance, he taught me how to be a man. 
    Praise the Lord almighty we had him in our lives. My final moments with him involved prayer and confession to Jesus Christ being the savior, his savior. That being said, we have heaven with Grandpa to look forward to, our time on this planet with him was absolutely nothing compared to our eternity with him in paradise.
   I love you Grandpa, I’ll see you again. Thank you so much.

My deepest condolences for your loss to the family of Carlos Garcia, beloved husband of Mary, my niece and her children, grandchildren, and great grand children. Carlos was loved by many. We laughed out loud many times. We were partners in comedic play. Carlos I will remember our time together. You will be forever in my heart ❤️ 
Love from auntie Patty. You will be greatly missed by all who loved you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

We will love you for the rest of our lives ! You will forever be missed ! You were One of the best !

OBITUARY

Carlos Garcia

2 February, 1965 – 9 April, 2025

Willow Glen Funeral Home

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