Manuel Avalos Garcia

The family of Manuel Garcia is sad to announce the sudden but peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many on Jan. 2, 2011. Manuel was born on April 12, 1919 in Chillicothe, Ill. He was raised in Colton, Calif. He moved to Oxnard in 1962 and was a resident for 49 years. He served proudly 1942-1945 during WWII. Manuel worked for the department of defense for 35 years, retiring in 1985. His retirement years were spent enjoying family gatherings, camping, barbecues, taking trips with senior center groups from Ventura- Oxnard to Laughlin, Nev., and other places throughout the U.S. Manuel also enjoyed being the family handyman. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix. He was always there to help and lend a hand. He was a quiet gentleman whose actions spoke louder than his words. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and his beloved doggies, Roxie and Buddy. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Marina; his children, Ronny Garcia (Gaye), Sylvia Quinn (Kevin), Oscar Barraza, Letisha Huntimer (Pat), Rose Everard (Bob), Monie Gonzales (Alex), Miko Gonzales (Susan), Patrick Gonzales (Rosemary), Manuel Gonzales (Debbie); 30 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two brothers, Andres and Raul. He was preceded in death by his parents; his two sons, Fernie and Manuel, Jr.; and grandson, Jamey Everard.