Date of Death: January 9, 2022
Service Details
Visitation will be held Friday, January 21, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home with nephew Abraham “Abe” Garcia officiating. A video of the service is available here. Interment will be in Moorepark Cemetery.
Obituary Notice
John A. Garcia, 69, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital.
He was born December 14, 1952 in Harlingen, Texas, the son of Merced and Alicia (Parra) Garcia. The family came to Centreville in 1965, then moved to Three Rivers where he graduated with the Class of 1971.
After high school John worked some manufacturing jobs and at Pathfinder Center as a teacher’s aide.
He attended Pinecrest Bible School in 1982 and the following year went to work at Fibre Converters. He later worked at Lear Corporation (IAC) in Mendon from where he retired on March 13, 2020.
John married Kimberly Trattles on August 29, 1987 in Three Rivers; their son Paul was born in 1989.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife, Kimberly Garcia; his son, Paul A. Garcia (fiancée Kelsey Miller); five grandchildren, Braxton, Wyatt, Harrison, Olyvia and Adisynn; siblings Miguel Garcia, Olga (Julio) Trevino, Lydia (David) Voros, Robert (Irma) Garcia and Roy (Emilia) Garcia.
John was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.
Additional Information
Donations in John’s memory may be directed to the charity of one’s choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
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John had prophetic perception at times and loved Jesus and his friends. Was a true caring individual.
My condolences to Kim and family. May God strengthen you in the days to come. Virtual hugs to you.
Rest in peace John. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
So sorry to hear about John passing. We worked utility together on 2nd shift and did alot of laughing together. We retired around the same time and he was so looking forward to more time with family and just kickin’ back. A real shame that his retirement was so short. Sincerest condolences to his family.
R.I.P. My Friend!
I knew John from work he was a wonderful person ,I always enjoyed our talks he will be greatly missed ,my condolences to his family my prayers are with you.
I am so sad to hear of John passing. Worked with him at Lear/IAC. Wishing peace to his family.
I worked with John before I retired.
I am saddened and sorry to hear of this. I knew him for long time. My condolences to Kim and family.
John was a very nice person. Fun to work with. Going to be missed by many. May you Rest in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers for John’s family and friends. ❤
Rest in peace my friend