| Graduation Year | Class of 1970 |
| Date of Birth | Sep 20, 1951 |
| Date of Passing | Feb 08, 2022 |
| About | Joseph Gilbert Garcia, age 70, of Saint Louis, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in Des Peres, Missouri. He was born in Saint Louis, Missouri on September 20, 1951 to Richard and Willadean Garcia (nee Yeargain). Joseph was a former Marine Sergeant who danced his way through life. He lived every day to the fullest and always found the positive in everything. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Joseph is survived by his children, Gregory J. (Tanya) Garcia, Teresa J. Garcia and Sara M. Garcia; his granddaughters, Natalie R. Epps and Victoria L. Garcia; his siblings, Diane (Howard) Sloan, Richard (Lois) Garcia, Carol Zakrzewski, Larry (Norma) Garcia and Marie Wade; his partner, Bonnie Murray; and his former spouse, Rebecca (John) Crowley. He will be dearly missed by many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard M. and Willadean B. Garcia; and his brother-in-law, Michael Zakrzewski. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, West County Chapel, 2211 Clarkson Rd, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017. The funeral service will take place at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, West County Chapel. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. |
