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Adrian Garcia Obituary

Adrian James Garcia

Mass of Christian Burial for Adrian James Garcia, 33, Topeka will be held 10 am Friday, November 2, 2012 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence. He died October 26, 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born on November 11, 1978 Lawrence, KS the son of Frankie I. Garcia, Jr and Patricia "Patty" (Attebery) Garcia.

Adrian also known as A-Train graduated from Lawrence High School in 1998. He was a team member of the 1996 LHS football championship team. He later played football at St. Mary's. Adrian was employed as a Juvenile Youth Officer for Douglas County, Security officer for the Lawrence High School District. Most currently he owned and operated New Start Living. Adrian had a compassion for helping people. He provided a service to people with developmental "abilities".

Survivors include his mother, Patricia "Patty" Garcia, Topeka, two brothers, Jeremy Michael, and wife, Helena Cook, Lawrence, William "Franco" and wife, Belinda, Topeka; nieces and nephews, Sydney Denoyelles-Garcia, Avery Garcia, Ayden Garcia, Valencia Garcia, Gabriel Garcia, Jadon Pettit, Deja Garcia, Joshua Garcia, Dominic Garcia; paternal grandmother, Mary Garcia, Topeka. He was preceded in death by his father, Frankie, I. Garcia, Jr.; grandfather, Frankie Garcia, Sr. and his maternal grandparents, George and Marge Attebery.

The family will greet friends from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. A rosary will be held 6:30 at the Mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Adrian Garcia Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Oct. 28, 2012.
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Adrian, i remember meeting you as a little boy, now your gone. To the Brighter side of what we call LIFE. Your so missed by many, remember that they keep you alive in their HEART...you have touched many, in 1 way or another. Always showing their love for you and your family....REST IN PEACE, Blessings to all...

Angela Carmona

November 9, 2012

Atrain you helped me threw good and bad . We shared dreams and life story's. you will forever be a part of my life.. you brought so much love and joy to peoples lives and showed me theres always a better way. You was like a brother to me. I know you are watching down on all of us from above . And as you always told me as Rico settle down Paul wall settle down.. that will always be in my head. From one brother to anther u will always be missed....RIP bro and watch over us

Alan Frazier

November 9, 2012

I wanted to thank you Adrian for allowing my family (Ryan, Makyla & Sara) to be a part of you and your family's life. I remember the Bonanza street crew and the good memories of little league baseball and welcoming you guys into our home and hearts. I wanted my native singing crew to sing that "traveling" song on your journey home. It's a song we sing for our loved one's on their journey home to the Milky Way. When I look up and see one of those stars shining down on us, I will think of you and the brightness you brought to all who loved you...Maheo' (Creator) welcome our friend home

Manny King

November 9, 2012

Everybody that ever knew you will miss you, rest in peace.

Willie Gibler

November 9, 2012

I will always love you, and enjoy and remember all the good times we had.... I cant believe it, i wont believe it, you will always be in my heart and mind, you will always be "Boy" as Crystal would say, and you will always be mine.

Jeanette Vaughn

November 2, 2012

With deepest sympathy, May God watch over each and everyone of you give you strength and comfort and keep you all in his care. We will continue to pray for the family.

Mintoy Tolbert

November 1, 2012

My prayers are with Adrian and his family during this very hard time. I think about him everyday and miss him very very much. He was an amazing friend and was always looking out for everyone. He always wanted to see everyone smile. Whenever I think of him I hear his silly laugh and his smile. :) He will truly be missed. RIP to an amazing man. I love you Adrian

Sara Myhand

November 1, 2012

As I was walking down the hallway at PBP hotel minding my own business a few weeks ago a door opens and a big fella comes out and we bump. I look up and it is Adrian, we laughed and apologized and then I got this big hug and we chatted for a bit. That was my last encounter with you Adrian.
Patty, Jeremy and Family please accept my condolensces, your Son, Brother, Cousin, Uncle was my lil friend too even though he is a man now I will always think of him as that lil guy I use to babysit and chase around. May you find comfort through your mourning and find peace in time. Love you ALL, Carrie

Carrie Coffey

November 1, 2012

My thoughts & prayers are with the Garcia family. So sorry for your loss.

Kristie Vital

October 31, 2012

So sorry for your loss. My heart aches with you at this time. Love prayers to all of you.

Margaret

October 31, 2012

My heart has been aching since I heard the tragic news about my friend. My prayers go out to the Garcia family. This world will never be the same with out Adrian. He will always be loved and never be forgotten!

Michael Blanck

October 31, 2012

A precious angel was taken to be with Jesus.. God Bless The Garcia Family.Prayers with you all.Sharon Fowler and son Chris Winkel

October 31, 2012

Psalm 116:15- Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
R.I.P Adrian you will be truly missed!

October 31, 2012

May God grant the Garcia family peace.

Marsha Lyles and Family

October 31, 2012

Man. I cant even think it man. The world is really Crying because we lost you Friend. We will meet again in Heaven I love you. I really loved you man dang. Jeremy His Mother and the Gracia Family I send my prayers. This is all to Much Im so sorry.

Jance Boline

October 31, 2012

My thoughts an prayers for the Garcia family, and all that were close to Adrian. Every memory of Adrian brings a smile, may he rest in peace and forever travel beside us in our loving memories.

Michael Ousdahl

October 31, 2012

Adrian will always be in my heart. I will miss him greatly. I do know he's looking down on all of us with that big smile of his and one day I will get my bear hug again. Love you chi-chi

Cara Muths

October 31, 2012

Our love and prayers go out to the Garcia family, we all loved Adrian, he was one of a kind. May God bless your family, in this time of sorrow. Miss you Adrian.

Connie Hattabaugh Stroda David Dibble (Dib:s)

October 31, 2012

A-Train will you truly be missed he was a great friend and had a big heart keeping your family in prayer

La'Vonne Matlock

October 31, 2012

Our hearts are broken. May God give you peace in your hearts knowing that Adrian is with his Lord. We are so very sorry for your great loss.
Ron and Debby Hubbard

Ron Hubbard

October 31, 2012

Truly a great person to be around and had one of the most positive attitudes on life. Definitely a passionate loving person, a role model for almost anyone male or female and a person that everyone could look up to and proudly say "I wish I could be like Adrian Garcia". Love you Adrian aka A-Train

Fabian Colin

October 31, 2012

Adrian where to begin so many memories from shopping for Leather pants for New Years and trading cars with you the list just goes on and on. Sorry I can't be there on Friday but not a moment goes by that I don't think of you. Love, Monica Colin (Patty, Jeremy and Franco you are all in my thoughts and prayers)

Monica Colin

October 31, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Jamie Grant

October 30, 2012

A-train; will never be forgotton! He was a great and funny guy whom was loved by everyone! RIP

Patrick Rooney

October 30, 2012

I send my love and prayers to the Garcia Family, and Adrian's Family of Friends. I pray God will give you strength during this challenging time and the days ahead. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Thomas Daniels

October 30, 2012

You will truly be missed Adrian. I pray for God to surround the Garcia family and give them peace.

Joan Fowler

October 29, 2012

Adrian AKA Chi Chi,
Thank you for the opportunity to be able to coach you at the University of Saint Mary! I will NEVER forget that amazing game you played vs Friends University! We won 37-0 that game and much of that victory had to do with your performance and the leadership you provided to the team! I will NEVER forget the day you asked me to be your guest at your new church! You will always be the example of which I hope my future players become! May God wrap his arms around you as he says Job Well Done Son! Love Coach Turco

October 29, 2012

To the family,
So very, very sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength to endure now and in the days ahead.--2 Corinthians 4:7

October 29, 2012

I will miss you so much Adrian. What an amazing man taken from us to soon. You always knew how to put a smile on my face every time I saw you! I will never forget all of the good times, and laughs that we had. You always treated me like a little sister. You are such a kind man and you had a huge heart! My prayers go out to your family in this time of need.

Nicci Carty

October 29, 2012

Rest in Paradise and Love Adrian! I will NEVER forget the kindess you showed to everyone who met your path. Not once in the 14 years that I knew you did I EVER hear a negative or hateful remarks from you. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. The world has lost an amazing person, but God is giving the world in return an amazing Angel to look after everyone he loves and those to love him!

Erin McNary

October 29, 2012

Adrian was always a bright spot when you were around him. He had so many talents and now we can all know that there is one beautiful angel by our sides name Adrian. May he rest in peace and may that entire family and extended families be blessed with strength to endure the pain of the loss of Adrian. God Bless, Tracy Rose-Myers

Tracy Rose-Myers

October 29, 2012

I miss you so much already. I'll always miss you Adrian. I so badly wanted my son to meet you. Please keep a watchful eye over him, keep him safe. I'll always cherish & remember the great times we always had together. You always had a smile that made everyone else smile no matter what a person was dealing with. No one will ever forget the wonderful things you did. Your so loving, caring, and encouraging. You reminded me how wonderful life really is all the time. Lawrence wont be the same without you, love. I could go on forever about you. Now who am I supposed to marry haha?! I don't want to say goodbye. I'll see you again someday. Love, Alex. <3 Thanks for everything you have done for me and making sure I never gave up. Your in my heart forever and always.

Alex Campbell

October 29, 2012

Adrian. he was like a son to Us..When he showed up at the house my Grandkid would always call him Uncle Cho Cho. We love you. He will always be be in hearts. Patty.Franco.Jeremy and family it hurts. we will keep you in our prayers

Tom/Vicki Ramirezs Family

October 29, 2012

I've been thinking of the 21 years of memories I have with Adrian and they all consist of him smiling and laughing. He was a genuinely happy person, stand up guy, always there to give you a bear hug, and so much fun to be around. You will be missed so much by so many. Thanks for all the good times Adrian! And all my love to Patty, Jeremy, Franco, and the rest of the Garcia family.

Kirsten Ming

October 29, 2012

I commend you, my dear friend Adrian to almighty God, and entrust you to your Creator.

May you rest in the arms of the Lord who formed you from the dust of the earth.

May holy Mary, the angels and all the saints welcome you now that you have gone forth from this life.

May Christ who was crucified for you, bring you freedom and peace.

May Christ who died for you admit you into his garden of paradise.

May Christ, the true Shepherd, embrace you as one of his flock.

May he forgive all your sins, and set you among those he has chosen.

May you see your Redeemer face to face, and enjoy the vision of God, forever.

Will miss all the good times we had A.G. We never know when the Lord will ask for his sons or daughters back, but for us it's always too soon. May he comfort your family at this hard time.

Mike "Pablo" Jones

October 28, 2012

Where do I start? I was thinking about this the other night when I got that unexpected call. Adrian had been in my life for 21 years, and for those 21 years I can tell you that I have never meet such a kind hearted, down to earth, and genuine person in my entire life. My thoughts go out to his mom, Jeremy, Franco, Anthony, and all the other family. I know how hard it will be to get through this, but if you knew Adrian, he would not want you to dwell on his death but celebrate, remember his life! He didnt like to see people sad or upset, but if he saw you upset, he was there to give you that big teddy bear hug! I never thought in a million years I would be writting in your guest book, the good are not supposed to die young, but we dont always get to choose when we go. You will be greatly missed and deeply loved. Even though you cant be here with us, I'm sure you and Rico will keep everyone in heaven cracking up! Untill we meet again Adrian, love you teddy bear!

Melissa Gallegos (VanDonge)

October 28, 2012

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Jean Drapeau

October 28, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 28, 2012

This candle will shine bright in remembrance ou u cho cho

monica ramirez

October 28, 2012

Adrian I can't believe your gone I miss u so much keep waiting for u to show at mom and dads to give dad a haircut u were a loveable person always entering the room with a smile love u so much u were incredible. Love u your sister Monica Ramirez

monica ramirez

October 28, 2012

I'm so sorry for your sudden loss. I did not know not know Adrian that well. I worked with him at Youth Services for about a year. But for the time I knew him he was a big hearted, kind man. Even after he was not at Youth Service if I seen him out around town he never failed to hug me or say hello. My heart goes out to your family. You will be in my prayers.

October 28, 2012

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