Andres Modesto Garcia

Andres M. Garcia, age 54, of Alma passed away July 4, 2016 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw.

Andres was born August 6, 1961 to Benito Ruiz Garcia and Oralia Rebecca Garcia. He married Kelly Jo Beach on April 25, 1997.

Andres was a great father and good guy. He was a friend to all and would help anyone. He was a very caring and likable man. He loved yard sales and flea markets. He was a great cook and especially loved to barbecue. He loved working outside when he could.

Andres is survived by his wife Kelly; his children Zachary Lippert of Alma, San Juanita Garcia of Alma, Gabrielle Garcia of Alma; sister Rebecca (Mike) Fawcett of Ithaca; half brothers and sisters Benito J. Garcia of Saginaw, Ranialda J. Garcia of Denver, CO, Maria Carapia of Ithaca, Rose Cortez of Denver, CO, Estella Juarez of Alma; an many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12 Noon, Friday, July 8, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic  Church in Alma with Father Andrzej Boroch officiating. A luncheon will be held following the Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Louis. Burial will follow the luncheon at Mt. Rest Cemetery in St. Johns, MI.  Visitation will be 2-4pm and 6-8pm Thursday, July 7 at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. A Rosary service will also be held 5:30pm Thursday.

Comments

[Karol Mcivor]

You were a wonderful neighbor during our childhood days Andy. Not only a friend, but a class mate too. You will be greatly missed and thank-you for the memories and fun. You can now be with your mom and I will help take care of your other "mother" Becky!! Rest in peace and until we meet again.
Karol Newville

[Christina M Roldán-Shinn]

Becky and family on behalf of my family please accept our sincerest condolences . Andy was a wonderful cousin with a bug heart. Always smiling and enjoying life, I remember how he enjoyed family parties and gatherings. Pretty sure he is enjoying his reunion with his parents and our other family members who are now in heaven. Rest in peace cousin Andy until we meet again. Hugs to all of you
Christina M Roldán-Shinn & Family

[Roni perez]

Andy, i know your mom was waiting at the gates of Heaven with open arms, you were running to her. So many wonderful memories.. When you would come in to the office and tell your mom a joke.. And her not understanding lol i had to try to explain it.. When you had your restaurant.. I would leave the office and come help you. Making tortillas and waiting tables when you eere short handed.. So many wonderful memories ! You were like my nephew.. Family.. :) You gave so many people memories.. You had a huge heart. Kelly, SanJuanita, Gabby and Becky.. Keeping you all in my prayers as you go on without him, hold to your menories.. Take one day at a time.. One day you will laugh at things he said or did.. Along with the tears.. There will be peace. Love you all..

[Linda and Jim Castillo]

So sorry to hear of his passing..have known Andy forever..great guy..always a friendly smile..will be sadly missed

[Judy Van Ham]

Sorry about ur lose... I remember riding the school bus with Andy and he would pick on me all the time. I lived on Ely Hwy...he will be missed but never forgotten

[Larry Richards]

so sorry for your loss Kelly only met you a few weeks ago but had known Ande from along time ago, Remember the chain stearing wheel on his trucks even in the winter always thought wow that had to COLD one great guy

[Sharon Campeau]

Andy, you were a friend to everyone in school, no matter what you never turned your back on anyone. R.I.P my friend and watch over your family. Tell Eddie Rosales hey and now you two can hang out together. Be at peace my friend you will always be in our hearts.

[Tina Shontz]

I was so sorry to hear of Andy's passing! I hadn't seem him in many years, but will always remember what a kind and gentle soul he was. He always had a smile, and even as a teenager, carried himself with wisdom beyond his years. RIP, Andy! (Plus what Sharon Campeau said - greetings and a great reunion for you and Eddie!)

[Sebastian Lehner]

R.I.P Andy u were always a good guy and my parents and all us kids enjoyed ur company and you supported and believed in me during my rough patch in life and u took the time when I straightened out to tell me just how proud u was and I am proud to have known such a great guy like u
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN BROTHER REST EASY TILL WE MEET AGAIN

[Lisa & Bryan Lehner]

Rest in peace Andy! You are now in heaven and we will someday be there will you! Gone but never forgotten you will live in our hearts always!

[Lori Seeley]

I will miss our long conversations. Loved our visits. You were truly a good friend. Will miss you big buddy!