Manuel De Atocha Garcia, age 87 made his journey into heaven and reunited with his loving wife of 56 years, Ezdella Zamora Garcia, on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in Peoria, AZ. He passed away peacefully, his daughter Marlene (Gloria) Taylor was at his side. He was born May 1, 1931 to the late Carlos and Juanita Garcia in Monte Aplanado . Manuel is preceded in death by his parents Carlos and Juanita Garcia, his wife, Ezdella Zamora Garcia, his daughter Edna Elizabeth (Garcia) James and his and sister, Rosa Garcia.

Manuel and Ezdella were married on December 28th, 1955, they lived in Laramie, WY, Greeley CO, Rainsville, NM and their final home was in Glendale, AZ. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 25 years and then retired. Manuel will be remembered for his love of horses, the outdoors, fishing and gardening. He always had the most beautiful yard and flowers. He enjoyed having a few animals on his little ranch in Rainsville.

He is survived by his children: Laura (Annabelle) Pacheco and husband Abel of Queen Creek, AZ , Sally Burkhead and husband Frank of Loveland, Co, Manuel Jr. and wife Irma of Burley, ID, Daniel Garcia of Greeley, Co, Marlene (Gloria) Taylor and husband Brent of Glendale, Az, and Bessie Porter of Salt Lake City, UT along with 21 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers: Adam Garcia (Sylvia) Albuquerque NM, Charles Garcia (Pat) Greeley, Co., Jimmy Garcia (Mary) of Albuquerque, NM., sisters, Irene Gallegos, Albuquerque NM, Beda Garcia of Santa Fe NM. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Roger's Mortuary in Las Vegas, NM. The celebration mass of his life will be at 10:00 am on Friday, March 29th, 2019 at St Gertrude Catholic Church, One Church Plaza, Mora, NM., burial will be at Santo Nino Cemetery, Monte Aplanado, NM. Celebration of Life luncheon will follow at 1:00 p.m

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Toby Archuleta, Matthew Garcia, Joshua Garcia, Matthew Turgeon, Adam Garcia, Jared Turgeon, Christian Porter, Andrew Taylor and Caiden Porter.

Arrangements under the direction of Roger's Mortuary, 600 Reynolds Avenue, Las Vegas, NM. Memorial donations in memory of Manuel can be made to Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E Flower Street Phoenix, AZ 85014