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Leon Garcia Obituary
A memorial service for Leon Garcia Jr., 58, of Lawrence will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Private family inurnment will be held following the service. He passed away January 4, 2015, at Midland Care Hospice House, Topeka, KS.
He was born August 15, 1956, in Lawrence, KS, to Leon Garcia Sr. and Erminia Garcia.
Leon worked at the University of Kansas as a maintenance supervisor.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, golfing with his cousin Tom Garcia III, and playing music in different bands through the years where they would travel the U.S. and play on cruise ships.
Leon is preceded in death by; his parents, step-father, Ralph Gauna, and two nephews, Jeff L. and Brian M. Garcia.
Leon is survived by: son; Michael (Lana) Garcia and their children, Addeline and Lawson, daughter; Malena (Mathius) Wopsock, and their children, Seth, Maizee, Kat-Lee and Redstone, all of Lawrence, sisters; Margaret (Sonny) Garcia, Lawrence, Lorie Hernandez, Topeka, Irene Garcia of the home, Nancy (Lewis) Lawson, Topeka, Felicia (Michael) Miller, Overland Park, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Midland Care Hospice House, 200 SW Fraizer Circle, Topeka, KS 66606, and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leon Garcia
Ed Erskin
January 7, 2015
rest in peace brother
January 7, 2015
My thoughts & prayers are with the Garcia family. Leon will always have a special place in my heart. Remembering how great a drummer he is he will be missed & fondly Remembered . May God Bless you & keep you always ( Bill Sims
January 6, 2015
Garcia Family,
I am very sorry to hear about Leon. Our condolences on behalf of Alvarez family. Anita Alvarez Abel
valeria shane
January 6, 2015
So sorry to hear about Leon, I have fond memories of him. He will be missed.
Ann Abegg
January 6, 2015
I remember Leon very fondly from school. He was a very sweet boy. My condolences to his family, may your memories be bright.
JOHN SHEPPARD
January 6, 2015
LEON WAS MY BEST FRIEND IN JUNIOR HIGH AND FORCED ME TO TALK TO THE GIRL WHO IS NOW MY WIFE OF 37 YEARS, EVEN THOUGH I WAS AFRAID OF GIRLS. I REMEMBER HIS LAUGH. EVEN THOUGH WE GREW APART IN HIGH SCHOOL, HE WAS ALWAYS A FRIEND.
Melanie Birge
January 6, 2015
I really enjoyed my short time I did get to spend with Leon! I will keep his family in my Heart at this time. May the angels surrounds you with peace.
January 5, 2015
Margret and Sonny, I am so sorry to hear about your brother, May the lord be with you at this time and help you get through this.. You will be in my prayers..
Margie
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