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Conrad Garcia

OBITUARY: Conrad Garcia

Conrad Garcia 85, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife Emilia Garcia; parents Eloy and Emelina Garcia; siblings, Gaspar Garcia, Norbert Garcia, Lino Garcia, Marcelina Vest and Florence Rael.


Conrad proudly served his country in the United States Marines, upon returning, he was employed by the Questa Molycorp Mine where he retired from. Conrad enjoyed woodworking, spending time outdoors and riding his 4-wheeler. He will be dearly missed.


Conrad is survived by his children Lloyd Garcia (Janet), Ruben Garcia, Danny Garcia (Yolanda), Ronnie Garcia, Norman Garcia (Clara) and Michelle Spears; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; siblings Lorraine Duran, Gilbert Garcia (Lorraine), in-laws Viola Garcia and Felimon Rael, and many more loving relatives and friends.


Rosary was recited on Sunday August 28, 2022 at 6:00 pm at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday August 29, 2022 at 10:00 am at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, with burial following at El Pueblito Cemetery. The family of Conrad Garcia has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.

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