Anthony Garcia passed on unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep at his home in Gold Beach, OR. Tony was born in Hollister, CA. He was the eldest son of Anthony J. Garcia and Lillian C. (Mattos) Garcia. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Anna Marie Kessler. Tony graduated from San Benito High School in 1959. He married his high school sweetheart , Jan Gonzales. Tony was looking forward to this year’s San Benito High School 50th reunion. In January 1960, Tony joined the U.S. Army; he served stateside with the 101st Airborn Division in Fort Campbell, KY. He was honorably discharged in 1964. Tony moved to Meford, OR where he joined his father’s business, “Tony’s Mobile Home Towing and Service.” He learned heavy equipment and truck driving. Tony then became co-owner of the business. He later moved to Brookings, OR. Tony retired in 1997. He was a member of the N.R.A and the American Legion. He had a special appreciation for classic cars, especially the 454 Chevys. He enjoyed being outdoors and working on his homestead, “The Garcia Ranch.” He is survived by his three children, Anthony C. Garcia, Julie Garcia-Smith, and Santo Garcia; a brother, William R. Garcia; two sisters Lillian Hill and Marjorie Bingham and two grandchildren who he adored, Samantha Smith and Ryan Garcia. He is in God’s hands and forever in our hearts. Memorial services were held in Gold Beach, OR.
Anyone who would like to, may send a card or note with a favorite memory of Tony to Julie Smith, P.O. Box 401, Hollister, CA 95024 or through email at [email protected]
