Pablo Jessie Garcia

Pablo Garcia also known to many as Jesse, was born September 10, 1941 in El Paso, Texas to Herman Garcia & Virginia Martinez and went to be with the Lord August 18, 2025 surrounded by friends and family.At the age of 4 he moved to Fruita, Colorado. When he was 6 he moved to Coyote, New Mexico to be raised by his Grandma Isa (Ida) Martinez and step grandfather Jose Martinez.

As an adult, Jesse spent many years in Slaton, Texas where made many friends and was a member of Lone Star Cowboy Church. This is where he met close and dear friends Roy Goble (Sharron), Silvia Elizalde (his provider) both of Slaton, Texas & Cathy Jewell Long of KSSL Radio. He enjoyed listening to this station and made every radio promotion he could. He and his best friend Roy would accompany each other to Dr. Appointments, radio promotions and lunches at their favorite restaurant.

Four years ago, his niece Claudette and her husband John decided it was time to move him closer to family and settled him into his residence in Santa Cruz, New Mexico where he would spend the remainder of his life. Jesse being the friendly guy he is, quickly found the local Senior Center. This is where he formed a tight bond with Director Johanna Toledo and her husband Edwin Lujan. These two would assist in caring for him when Claudette and John went on trips. He also formed a relationship with Espanola Mayor John Ramon Vigil. He would call his niece excited and tell her that he talked to the Mayor today and would show her the pins and coins he gave him Soon after visiting the Senior Center he was appointed as a committee member. He would assist with several activities around the center but really enjoyed BINGO Days.

He was also a devoted member of Valley Bible Baptist Church in Arroyo Seco. He loved going to game night and playing Skipo with other members of the church. He considered the members of the church as part of his family and would talk very highly of them. He enjoyed his trips to Truchas with the men’s group.

Pablo was preceded in death by his parents Herman Garcia and Virginia Martinez. The woman whom he loved, cherished and called mom Isa Martinez & step grandfather Jose Martinez, a step sister Ruthann, family members Silvia Marker (Freddy), Susie Espinoza, the love of his life Berdella Reynolds, whom he was with for 23 years, until her passing.

Jesse is survived by his loving niece and care provider Claudette Vigil (John), cousins Felipe Pina and Loretta Morales, other family members, Juanita Vilpando, Ramona Morfin (Jose), Elisa Montoya (Norman) and Marcella Garcia. Also surviving him are his Nieces, Cheseray Borrego (Rikki), Monalisa Garcia, Enzley Jinzo, Jenae Maestas & Elycia Moya, Nephews Rodney Casados, Naa’ Mari (Lamar) Slade & Azeiah Maestas. Close friends Johanna Toledo and Edwin Lujan.

Serving as Pallbearers are John Vigil, Rikki Maestas, Edwin Lujan, Mayor John Ramon Vigil, Josh Simpson & Mark Oxford. Honorary pallbearers are Naa’Mari Slade, Enzley Jinzo, Janae Maestas, Azeiah Maestas & Elycia Moya

The family of Pablo (Jesse) Garcia would like to thank the Espanola Senior Center and Valley Bible Baptist Church for welcoming him into their family and loving him. A special thank you too Dr. Isis Romero-Flores, Presbyterian Medical Center in Espanola, New Mexico, Alma Yessenia Porras-Monje UNMH in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They would also like to thank the Drs., Nurses and the entire team at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, for the extraordinary care they provided Jesse. A special thank you too Certified Nurse Practioner Marilyn Stockman, Presbyterian Rust Medical Center who was very compassionate and caring as he went on his journey to be with the Lord.

A public viewing will take place September 2, 2025 at the Chapel of Peace, DeVargas Funeral Home at 5:00pm with a service to follow at 6:00.

Funeral service will take place September 3, 2025 at Valley Bible Baptist Church, 56 Arroyo Seco Cir, Espanola, New Mexico at 10:00AM, a meal will follow at 11:00, burial to follow at the Coyote Cemetery at 2:00pm. 

The family of Pablo Garcia has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley 505-747-7477.