Manuel Garcia

Manuel Garcia, age 49 of Avondale, AZ died April 16, 2018 in Avondale, AZ. He was born January 7, 1969 in Phoenix, AZ, the youngest son to Ruben and Helen Garcia. He is a native of Avondale, AZ and graduated from Agua Fria High School in 1987. He was an employee of ACB for 29 years. Manuel was a dedicated parent and provider and a devoted son and brother.   He was dedicated to his children and took them to soccer games and practices. He loved spending his Sunday afternoons with his family. He enjoyed watching Cardinal games and was a Pittsburgh Steelers’ fan.

Manuel is survived by his partner of 22 years and the mother of his children, Tiffany DiMaio; daughter, Zoe Garcia; sons, Viggo and Oliver Garcia; parents, Ruben and Helen Garcia; sister, Esther (Lyle) Martinez; brothers, Esteban Garcia, Ruben Garcia, Jr., Enrique Garcia, Miguel Garcia; Carlos (Lisa) Garcia; and grandmother, Elvie Coffman. He was preceded in death by Mr. and Mrs. Esteban Garcia, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Vigil, and Mrs. Rosie DiMaio.

A memorial mass will be held on Tuesday April 24, 2018 with a rosary at 10:30 am and mass at 11:00 am at St John Vianney Catholic Church, 800 N. Central Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338.   Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 9925 W Thomas Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392.