Vincent Julian Garcia
1957 - 2015
Obituary
Vincent Julian Garcia, 58, died
Wednesday (February 25, 2015) at his home in Newton after a short
battle with A.L.S.
He was born on February 15, 1957, in
San Fernando, California, the son of Julian and Elesa Garcia. They
moved back to Newton in 1958. Vince graduated from Newton High School
in 1975 and later attended Bethel College and Kansas State
University.
Vince married Karen Hahn at St. Mary's
Catholic Church in Newton on July 13, 1985.
After attending college, Vince returned
to Newton. He worked for a short time for the Santa Fe Railroad. He
joined the Newton Fire Department in 1984 where he was a
Firefighter/EMT. During his years with the department Vince was a
driving force behind many of their community events, including The
Puppet Crew and the Fire Safety House. He retired in December 2013.
He was a very active member of St.
Mary's Catholic Church, serving in several capacities, as well as
being a member of the Knights of Columbus. Vince helped start the
annual School Auction. He participated in the Mexican-American
Softball Tournament for many years. Vince was always eager to help
out with community activities.
Survivors include his wife Karen;
mother, Elesa; his children Chelsi Tafolla and husband Tristan,
Colton Garcia and wife Heather, Garrett Garcia all of Newton, and
Jeremy DePass of New Orleans, La.; brother Mike Garcia and wife Tina
of Hutchinson, Ks.; sisters Marcy Myers and husband Bill of
Hutchinson, Kathy Archer and husband Matt of Newton, Cristy Thomas
and husband Mark of Milwaukee, Wi.; and four grandchildren Cadeyn
Tafolla, Dezmond Tafolla, Blake Nearhood, and Jaxon Hudson.
Vince's father, Julian, preceded him in
death.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be
held at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday (March 3, 2015).
The Mass of Christian Burial will be
held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday (March 4, 2015) both at St. Mary's
Catholic Church. Interment will be in the St. Mary's Catholic
Cemetery.
The casket will be open at the church
after 1:00 P.M., on Tuesday.
A memorial has been established with
A.L.S. Foundation and the Vincent Garcia Scholarship Fund for Newton
High School students. Contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
