Felipe Sisto Garcia, a beloved husband, father, grandfather. great-grandfather and great great-grandfather passed away on Saturday, January 11. 2025 surrounded by his family in his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on February 24. 1937 to the late Crestino Garcia and Regina Valdez in Wagon Mound, New Mexico. He was raised by a maternal aunt, Rebecca Valdez, in Raton, New Mexico. Upon her passing he returned to Wagon Mound to live with his mother and sisters. At age seventeen he enlisted in the United States Army on May 7, 1954, until he retired on June 30, 1974.
Felipe is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Patricia L. Sanchez, and son-in-law, George Calanche, siblings and parents. He is survived by his wife, Alma Garcia, son, Mauricio Garcia and family dog, Lila of the family home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and children: Delia Calanche (George deceased) of El Paso, Texas. Irma (Donald) of Watrous, New Mexico, Felipe (Sharon) of Las Vegas, New Mexico, Wilma Garica of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Pauline Gregg of Huston, Texas, and Michael Sisto Garcia of Loveland, Colorado. Also, surviving him are his grandchildren, Ralph, Michael, Mario, Alexandria, Alicia, Kevin, Michaela, Jayden and Gabriella, and sixteen great-grandchildren and two great great-granddaughters. Lastly, he is survived by his only surviving sibling/sister, Gloria Duran of Pecos, New Mexico. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
With a sweet tooth that could rival any candy store, Felipe would always have his candy dish right next to his recliner full of a variety of candy. This would bring us all a smile knowing how much he loved candy. He always had a contagious smile on his handsome face as he would acknowledge and greet others. Felipe was well traveled as he traveled many times to many countries during his twenty-year career with the US Army, which he was extreme proud of being a 20-year veteran serving in both wars/conflicts of Korea and Vietnam.
Felipe's services are as follows: On Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 3:00 pm a family viewing followed by a public viewing at 4:00pm, a rosary at 5:00pm and eulogy to follow at Rogers Mortuary in Las Vegas, New Mexico. On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 10:00am burial at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with full honors.
Arrangements are entrusted to and under the care of Rogers Mortuary 600 Reynolds Ave Las Vegas, NM 87701 505-425-3511 or 1-800-479-3511. Please visit our online website to sign the online register book www.rogersmortuarynm.com.
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