Obituary of Jose Guerrero Garcia

Jose G. Garcia of Salinas, California, passed away on April 27, 2022, at the age of 86 of natural causes.

Jose was born on March 19, 1936, in Sahuaripa, Sonora. In 1950 his family moved to Mexicali, Baja California where he lived until the age of 14 and jumped on the roof of a train to find work in the United States. He worked as a farm worker for over 40 years including a few years as a Bracero. He followed the lettuce season from Arizona to California.

In 1962, he met Sarah L. Garcia, whom he wed in 1964 in Glendale, Arizona. In 1965, they moved to Salinas, California where he lived with his wife until his death. Jose was the proud father of four boys, Patrick†, Jose Angel†, Rafael, and Adrian.

In his years as a farm worker, Jose was a strong advocate for the Farm Workers Union movement. He participated in many negotiations and strikes for the farmworkers. He always advocated for the rights of the workers and instilled in his sons the value of work and family.

Jose was an overjoyed grandfather of 5 Garcia children, but he was a father to many of his nieces and nephews. He always had a place for each one of them in his heart and in his home.

He enjoyed retirement by going to the YMCA, having coffee with his friends in the early mornings, and traveling to see his family in Mexicali and Arizona. He especially enjoyed working on his house and his yard. As his grandchildren grew older, he did school pickups and treated them to ice cream more often than he should. In 2014, he celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by his family and friends.

Jose was preceded in death by his father, Guadalupe Garcia, his mother Maria del Carmen Guerrero, his son Patrick, his son Jose Angel Garcia, 8 siblings, and his dog Chato. He is survived by his wife Sarah; his son Rafael (wife Nathalia), Adrian (wife Alicia), his grandchildren Isabel, Patrick, Elyssa, Miranda, and Adriana, and his sister Martha Garcia.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 4th from 1:00PM – 5:00PM at Healey Mortuary at 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas. The Rosary will begin at 3:00PM. Holy Mass will be held at St Mary’s Church on 424 Towt Street, Salinas at 10:00AM. Burial services will follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery.

José G. García de Salinas, California falleció el 27 de abril del 2022 a los 86 años de causas naturales.

José nació el 19 de marzo del 1936 en Sahuaripa, Sonora. En 1950 su familia se mudó a Mexicali, Baja California. A los 14 años se subió a un tren rumbo a los Estados Unidos en búsqueda de trabajo. El trabajo como campesino por más de 40 años incluyendo, trabajando en el programa de braceros. José siguió la corrida de Arizona a California.

En 1962, José conoció a Sarah L. García y se casaron dos años después en Glendale, Arizona. En 1965 se mudó a Salinas donde vivió con su esposa hasta su muerte. José fue un padre orgulloso de 4 varones, Patrick†, José Ángel†, Rafael y Adrián.

En sus años como trabajador campesino, José trabajo con la Unión de Campesinos. El participo en muchas negociaciones, huelgas y fue defensor para los derechos de los campesinos. Él le enseño a sus hijos el valor del trabajo y la familia.

José fue un tata orgulloso de 5 nietos, pero fue padre para un gran número de sobrinos. Siempre tuvo un lugar para cada ellos en su corazón y en su hogar.

Después de jubilado, José se entretuvo en el YMCA, tomando café en la madrugada con sus amigos y viajando a Mexicali y Arizona para visitar a familia. Le encantaba trabajar en su casa, pero especialmente en su yarda. Alcanzo a disfrutar de sus nietos, consintiéndoles con paletas y helado después de recogerlos de la escuela. En 2014, José celebro su aniversario de Oro rodeado de su familia y amistades.

José es precedido en muerte por su Padre, Guadalupe García, su madre María del Carmen, sus hijos Patrick y José Ángel, 8 hermanos y hermanas y su perro Chato. Es sobrevivido por su esposa Sarah, su hijo Rafael (Nathalia), su hijo Adrián (Alicia), sus nietos Isabel, Patrick, Elyssa, Miranda y Adriana y su hermana Martha García.

El velorio será el miércoles, 4 de mayo de 1:00 a 5:00PM. El rosario será a las 3:00PM. La Santa Misa será el jueves, 5 de mayo a las 10:00 AM. El entierro seguirá en el panteón Garden of Memories.

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