OBITUARY

David Garcia

Name: Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home
Address: Merced, CA

August 8, 1942 – March 22, 2025

IN THE CARE OF

Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home

David Garcia, age 82, of Merced, California passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. David was born August 8, 1942, in Fresno, California to his parents Anthony Garcia Sr. and Guadalupe Lopez.

He worked at the Housing Authority in Administration. David served in the United States Air Force for 22 years, from 3/6/1961 – 7/31/1982 as a Medical Admi Supervisor, a Gunner, Helicopter Mechanic and Administration Specialist. He was a member of the VFW, Winton, California American Legion and St. Anthonys Church in Atwater, California.

David is survived by his wife Petra Garcia (Merced, CA), his stepson Jesus Butler Sr., his grandchildren Jordan Milhous (Merced, CA), Jesus Butler Jr. (Merced, CA) and Trinity Butler (Merced, CA), Great grandchild Hendrix Milhous, brothers Ernest Garcia (Pagosa Springs, CO) and Anthony Garcia and niece Virginia Martinez (Los Angeles, CA)

He is preceded in death by Lala Garcia, Veto Garcia, Tony Garcia and Gloria Martinez.