Gordon Isaac Age - 40 Ohkay Owingeh Garcia

Gordon Isaac Garcia, 40, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Gordon was proud of his native culture. He sang and danced. Gordon and his father had a dance group called Passing Rain. Gordon loved his heavy metal rock music. In Gordon’s spare time he helped his family & friends with mechanical work on their cars. The neatest thing about Gordon was his contagious smile, he was always happy. He would prepare breakfast for his mom & kids faithfully every morning. He loved to draw & read. His nephew Butterfly idolized his uncle. His music will continue. He was a great inspiration and influence to all his nephews & nieces. Butterfly shared a special bond with him. He will be dearly missed by those who knew & loved him. A special thanks to all his special nephews who will carry him to his final resting place. Gordon was preceded in death by his father, Peter C. Garcia Sr.; maternal grandparents, Geronima and Emiliano Archuleta; paternal grandparents, Jose Antonio Garcia and Zenaida. Gordon is survived by his mother, Reyecita Garcia of Ohkay Owingeh; companion, Ang Vigil of Tesuque Pueblo; children: daughter, Kateri Garcia & granddaughter, Kayani Garcia; son, Claver Garcia; daughters, Gloria Garcia and Coral Flower Garcia all of Ohkay Owingeh; brothers: Peter Garcia Jr. and wife Sharon & family, Joe Garcia and wife Oneva & family, Linkie Garcia and boys all from Ohkay Owingeh; sisters: Sweet Martinez and husband Martin & family of Taos, NM; Shirley Davis and companion James “Curly” & family of Ohkay Owingeh, Honey Ortiz and husband Curtis & family, Bea Garcia and Sugar Povijua and family all from Ohkay Owingeh; Aunt, Patsy Dili of Ohkay Owingeh; numerous other loving relatives & friends. Rosary will be recited on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at 1134 Sage St, in Ohkay Owingeh. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ohkay Owingeh with burial to follow at San Juan Catholic Cemetery with his nephews carrying him to his final resting place. The family of Gordon Isaac Garcia have entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477

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