To my big cousin…A memory that I will never forget is the day that I saw Andrew before he left this world. On July 3, 2023 we went to go see fireworks with the family, as soon as my mother and I got there he greeted us with the biggest smile he always had. He would Always hide behind me because our other cousins were always chasing him. He has the brightest soul. I will forever miss seeing him at my Tia‘s house, and greeting me like he always did and always making fun of him for his shiny head that we all love. His smile and laugh is so bright. Even on his worst days, he always made people around him feel so loved and happy. His eyes are as blue as the ocean, and as bright as the sky. I’m glad I got to get close to him, even though it was for a short amount of time. Your jokes will forever make me laugh till this day. I’m so proud of the things you’ve accomplished in life. You’ve touched many hearts, and you will never be forgotten. Now you can go as fast as you want up there in heaven, nothing can stop you! Your legacy will live on cousin. Fly high cousin, I love you forever! Until we meet again in paradise.🤍 

We will forever be here for all of you, tia, tio, James, and Marco we love you all! He will forever be with us no matter what! He’s our blue eyed angel.

I love you
-Yemaya

A few years ago I asked my big brother to be my sponsor as we had begun to get closer as I had started to mature and we started to have a lot
of things in common. My brother and I had a lot in common, I always thought we were like the same person. We had the same sense of humor and loved to make people smile, people still tell me we sound alike and I can now say yeah I guess I do sound like a legend. I always admired his cars and asked him what each thing did, even though I had no idea what he was talking about.  Now he can race in heaven and not worry about going to fast. Rest in paradise brother 🤍

Gracias por todo lo momentos bonitos que me diste a mi y a mi hijo que como te prometí que siempre iba a cuidar de el como me lo dijiste que hiciera aquí también estaré para tu familia porque tú me decías que nunca me alejara de ellos y aquí siempre estaré quiero que sepas que te amé y te seguiré amando  y mi hijo también te ama mucho y gracias por todo y nunca te olvidaremos . 🤍 

Nunca vamos a olvidar todos los recuerdos los momentos que estuvimos cometiendo como primos , lo unidos que siempre fuimos aunque vivíamos muy lejos nunca se perdió el cariño ,te vamos a extrañar mucho ,ahora eres un ángel en el cielo , te amamos tus primas Fátima y Arlette tus tíos Claudio y Raquel y  orarenos siempre por tu alma En Pa Descansa 💙🙏🕯️💙

Andy has touched the lives of so many. His legacy will continue because a life, a person like him can never be forgotten. He will continue to live within us through all the beautiful moments and memories created. Thank you for allowing us to share moments with him and for allowing  us to be with you during these trying times. 

We love you Edith, Luis and James

I pray that all of our love and prayers uplift you and wrap around you like a blanket of love. I know there are no words to take your pain  away but we are with you until the end. God bless you always.

With so much love

Lili, Steven and Leilah 

My baby cousin Andy…I’ve been procrastinating writing a message. Its so hard & it hurts. You will always be our baby cousin, our chiqueado, our cousin with the beautiful eyes, smile, and contagious laugh, my “no heavy” little cousin. I remember carrying you from the park 2 blocks from my house. You wanted me to pick you up, you were about 2 years old, I was 12. Your mom told me to put you down to walk home because you were too heavy to carry. You moved your head side to side saying no & asking, “no heavy, no heavy?” I told you you weren’t heavy and I carried you home.💕 I’m so glad to have many memories with you when you were small up to now as adults.  We share great memories from Portezuelo, all the attention you received from girls in Mexico, & of course us as your older cousin ( Maria, myself, and Lupita) became a bit protective of you & they didn’t want to talk to you when we were with you.😁 You became really popular and gained many friends in Portezuelo just as you did here & probably everywhere you went. People gravitated to you, it was your personality and of course that  beautiful smile. 
It’s natural to go our own separate ways the older we get, but the last few years you made such an effort to visit, hang out, and catch up. Even if sometimes we didn’t follow through, it truly is the thought that counts because that meant that you thought of us as much as thought of you. We still have the bottle of 1800 tequila that you brought over and said you would come and drink it with us. Unfortunately that day didn’t come. 
Andy, you were the epitome of “live life to the fullest”.  You enjoyed your life, we saw it through your social media, and it really did bring a smile to my face when I would see your pictures or videos of you on your bike, car, or just having a good time. You were fearless, brave and enjoyed your life the way everyone should. I truly admire you for that. I miss you, & love you so much! Our sweet angel Andy💕

My gorgeous son, my heart will always have a peace missing. I am so proud of all your accomplishments you were always a fighter not afraid of anything or anyone .  I want you to know that one of my happiness moments was when you graduated UTI so so proud of you. .Love you so much and will miss your oil spills in the garage and driveway we will meet again rest in peace my loving son ,

I was lucky enough tp.have this gentleman  when he was in 8th grade... he didn't make  it easy, but he came to be one of my favorites.  We reconnected as he became an adult, and told me the difference I made in his life. God bless you as you ascend into heaven. Put me down to meet again when I enter those gates! 

Andy (Endy) was our baby cousin, and his infectious smile filled our hearts. His goofy sense of humor always made us laugh, and we shared an addiction to hot cheetos and would always show off our cheeto fingers even as adults.To me, he was one of my first friends even though I was older than him. We were always  together as children. 

  Marco, Andy, and my sisters spent a lot  of weekends together when his dad stayed with us, and we had so many good memories of those times. We spent countless hours playing catch that was his favorite, playing hide and seek ,going to the park , the movies or as simple  as that one time when Andy and i started  playing,  by spinning around the room  until I fell in the Christmas tree,  his laughter  filled the room  but then after asked if I was Okay. I also remember  the time when my tio saul was showing us to dance . We had Celia Cruz (La vida es un carnival) and Pedro Fernandez (yo no fui ) on repeat that night dancing for hours. He had such an outgoing  personality  and never shyed away from anything . Those weekends together, I will cherish  forever. I also remember  one specific  birthday  when he saved up all his allowance and bought me a Tommy Hill figure perfume set, and he was excited for me to open it.I can still remember the way that perfume smelled. He was such a sweetheart 
  
    Now older we spent less time  together naturally we had different lives but every time I'd reach out he'd reply and when we had family gatherings we were always so happy to see him and catch up .Especially the times we'd be in 
Mexico together , was always  a good time and spent a lot of quality time.A few months back, he told me he'd come over soon to meet my baby daughter, and that day never came.  He was the best cousin and friend ❤️ and I always told him I loved him and gave him big hugs.He was our baby andy and we'll never forget that smile, those eyes, and that laugh . What a beautiful soul heaven has gained. I♡U Cuz

Our wedding 2019 he would always  show up to important occasions  in our lives . He never failed even though  he'd be fashionably late at times♡

Our cousins in Mexico Arlette and Fatima adored him 

Loved hanging out with him 💕  he was a master at beer pong and always beat me 

My deepest condolences to Andrews family.... The past year or so, Andrew has by far become my closest, deepest friend I had. I was seeing him 5-6 days a week for a few months, working out and hanging out after work.. there wasn't many things he loved more than working out, staying fit and healthy and trying to get everyone around him to do the same. I regret slowing down and seeing him a bit less, if only I knew how much time we had left.. Andrew was probably the most helpful, generous and outgoing person I knew, always keeping a positive mindset no matter what. He was there for me more than anyone while my dad went through cancer, never emotionally leaving my side. I was just one of many lives he came across and changed forever... there's nothing I wouldn't give to pick his brain one more time or have one more workout with him... there was so much we planned, so much we talked about.. gone too soon, that's forsure. I'll never forget you man.. I love you Andrew, so many words I have for you but all that matters is, thank you.. for everything. Until we meet again brother. 

First day Andrew invited me out for a cruise/Photoshoot. Was a great day 🙏

One of the best times I’ve had in Mexico and I don’t recall if first time that we have been together out there!! Love you so much cuz and will miss you always!! RIP until we meet again!! 

On July 3rd, we all went to the firework show. I showed up late because I had work. Halfway through, I felt the need to throw a grape at Andy. He reacted like the goofball that he was and played dead. He got up seconds later and threw one back at me. We had a full on food throwing contest for like 5 minutes straight. His smile made me smile and his laugh made me laugh. 

My cousin was someone who was able to turn anything into a joke and easily make people laugh. He was someone who always tried to make others happy and spread positivity even during his darkest of times. Right before we all left, I saw Andy’s motorcycle and decided to put Louie on it. Andy came over and I asked him to take a picture of Louie on his motorcycle. Of course he did it and tried getting the best photo. That photo was a live photo meaning that there were 3 seconds during that picture that were recorded. In those 3 seconds you can hear Andy’s voice. 

Everyone got in their cars and were starting to leave. I decided to get out of my car one last time and go hug him and told him to be safe. He said “I will” and put his helmet on. I took one last video of him as he was starting to drive off and he tried showing off to the camera. 

Andy and I were slowly getting closer and closer. Out of my older cousins, he was the one I got along with the most and could truly be myself around. Andy had a huge heart with a lot of love to give around. 

Finding pictures of him in our album after he passed was hard. There isn’t one of him not being goofy or doing something goofy. Even through pictures my cousin could put a smile on anyone’s face and make anyone laugh. Losing someone who was such a ray of sunshine is one of the hardest things imaginable. 

Tia, Tio, Marco, and Jimmy I love you all. You guys have given me such a privilege to be able to share Andy with me and the rest of our family and friends. He will be missed but never forgotten. 

I love you. 
             - Belle  

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Andrew Garcia

April 13, 1994 – July 4, 2023

Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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