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.