Jose Carmen "Carmelo" Garcia
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Jose Carmen Garcia, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Great-Great-Grandfather, was called home on December 14, 2020 after 99 extraordinary years of life.
Jose Carmen, affectionately known as "Carmelo", was in born in San Diego MPO Angamacutiro, Michoacan, Mexico on July 16th, 1921 to Pablin and Micaela Garcia. He married Angela Valle and together had two sons; Gerardo & Roberto Garcia.
Carmelo and his family moved to Oxnard in 1959 with the hopes of a better life. He began working with various farm labor contractors for many of the local ranches including Broome, Beardsley, and McGrath. He later began work for the Petoseed Company and retired after 25 hard-working years as a foreman.
Carmelo instilled values of hard work and dedication that have created a lasting effect on his two sons and grandchildren. Carmelo was a devoted father to his sons and was a strong support in their dreams and ambitions. He was instrumental and a driving force in Gerardo's barbershop and laying the foundations for what GARCIA MORTUARY is today.
Carmelo enjoyed spending much of his time with his loved ones and watching his family grow. Carmelo will forever live in our hearts and the love of his memories will keep his spirit alive within us.
Carmelo is survived by his loving wife of 77 years, Angela; his two sons and his grandchildren. Son, Gerardo (Elva) and his children Angie Penrose (John), Gerardo Garcia Jr., and Erica Magdaleno (Juan). His son Roberto (Martha) and his children, Jesus Rey Garcia, Robert Rey Garcia Jr., Lorena Garcia Ruiz (Mario), Tom Rey Garcia, and Reyna Elena Rey Garcia; 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter.
Due to Ventura County's COVID-19 guidelines, Carmelo's services will be intimately private for immediate family only, but will be accessible via livestream.
A recitation of the Rosary will begin at 7:00pm on Friday, December 25th, 2020. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am on Saturday, December 26th, 2020. Interment to follow at Santa Clara Cemetery.
To sign the family's online guestbook and view Carmelo's livestream services, click on Jose Carmen's name located below "Obituaries" at www.garciamortuaryoxnard.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of GARCIA MORTUARY, 629 South A Street, Oxnard. For further information, please call (805)486-9148.