Garcia Mortuary

Austin Sr., passed away on July 19th, 2021 at ninety years of age. Austin was an Oxnard local for over 60 years. He shared a profound love for dominos and card games with close friends. He enjoyed attending the Wayback When local group here in Oxnard, California. Austin served in the U.S. Navy for over 19 years with a Honorable Discharge. After which he went on to a career at 3M company located in Camarillo, California where he completed 19 years of loyal service. Austin was also able to complete the prescribed course of barbering in accordance with the California Barber Law College in Los Angeles, California. Along with committing over 16 years with Laidlaw Bus Transportation....

Alicia was born to the union of Carlos Garcia and Cecilia Salazar, on May 15, 1925, in San Ignacio, Texas. She had 1 brother and 4 sisters, she lost her mother at an early age and had to help her father raise her siblings, in 1945 she wed Ascencion Martinez, WWII veteran and had 3 children, Cecilia in 1945, Joe Amador in 1946-2008 and Ascension Martinez Jr.(Tunney) 1956-1977. Alicia divorced in 1956, she met Paul Marrufo in 1957, they were married over 43 year until his death in 2000, in 1960 they had a son Johnny Marrufo. Alicia began working in 1951 as a migrant worker for Pancho Jiminez, and worked as a maid at Oxnard Colonial House, until she began working at The Chileria, later to...

Margaret (Moosie/Maggers) Rodriguez Godina, age 79, passed away July 3rd, 2021 surrounded by her immediate family and close friends. She was born October 17, 1941 in Oxnard preceded in death by her parents Vincente and Angelina R. Godina, her sisters Nellie Godina and Nattie Avila. Margaret was born raised in Oxnard, attended Wilson Jr. High School, and graduated from Oxnard High School. She worked various jobs throughout her young life, harvesting walnuts, plums, grapes and cotton with her parents and siblings as they traveled throughout California from Ventura County to the San Joaquin Valley in Fresno. She had a special talent working with children and retired as a Teacher's Aide for...

Our beloved Richard Sandoval Gonzalez, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother went to be with our Lord on June 24, 2021. Richard was born on February 3, 1930 in Upland, CA; later moving to Fillmore, CA. He lived a long, rich life that was filled with a loving family and numerous friends. In Richard's youth he listened to the radio, since there were no TV's. Enjoyed Lone Ranger, comedy, Marc's Brothers, Jack Benny, Groucho Marc's, big band music, Frank Sinatra, Rancheras, Country and American music. Also, played with marbles, kick-the-can, made sling-shots, swam at Pole Creek with his friends, played baseball, violin and was in the wrestling team. Richard...

Guadalupe Diego, 78 years old, passed away peacefully on 6/20/2021 in her home in Oxnard surrounded by her family. She was born in Acapulco, Mexico and moved to Oxnard 60 years ago. She worked at Oxnard Frozen Foods and Heublein aka "The Chileria" for many years. She was a wonderful mother to her two daughters, Nora Rivera and Lupe Hernandez. She was a loving Nana to her 4 grandchildren, Angel Maya, Javier Rivera, Wendy Rivera and Diego Cardona. She was the oldest of her two sisters, Cristina Acosta and Teresa Diego. She was a beautiful person who always had a smile on her face and a kind word to say to others. "We hold you within our hearts and there you will remain, to walk with us...

Patty Madrid, loving mother, sister, grandmother, tia, mother-in-law, and friend went home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2021, with family at her side. Patty was born on October 1, 1954, in the beautiful city of Oxnard, CA. She lived in Ventura County all her life and graduated from Oxnard High School in 1972. Throughout her life she had various jobs including Jones Intercable, The Mushroom Farm, and retired from The California Youth Authority. Patty loved life and enjoyed dancing, singing, and always being the life of the party. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with family, her children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, and nephews. She always looked forward to her...

David Martin Gonzales, 52, was called to be with our Lord on June 4, 2021. Husband of Elizabeth (Liz) Quinonez, of 35 of years of friendship, love and marriage together. Born on June 25, 1968 in Port Hueneme, CA, son to Joe and Rita Gonzales, a lifelong resident of Oxnard, CA, grew up with four brothers and one sister. He attended Channel Islands High School. He worked throughout the years for a catering truck company, maintenance/custodian company, chiropractor office assistant and as regional manager for a tutoring centers throughout Southern California. David enjoyed fishing, BBQ, family and friend gatherings to watch the Lakers and Dodgers games and most of all had the love for...

Lori Ann Cabral-Sanchez passed away at the age of 46 on May 30th, 2021, after a brief illness. She was taken too soon but is now at peace with our Heavenly Father. Lori was born to Marianne and Donald Cabral, and raised in Oxnard, CA whereas a lifelong resident she grew up with her sisters and brother. She attended Channel Islands High School. She gave birth to her handsome son Michael Adam in 1989 and her beautiful daughter Alexis Julianna in 1998. We are lucky enough to find someone to share our lives with forever. Lori found her soulmate in Jaime Sanchez. They met in 1997 and shared 24 years of love, marriage, and friendship together. Lori had a love for animals which her daughter...

On May 25, 2021, Juan Jose Almada aka Huero, passed away at the age of 45. Our hope and our trust is that he's in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Juan was born on August 9, 1975. Born and raised in Oxnard, CA to Domitila Lopez Portilla and Mario Almada. He was very funny, always loving and caring, especially with his mother always hugging and kissing on her, very easy to like and friendly personality, loved by everyone. Always lending out a hand to others, and helping those in need. He enjoyed doing his cardio full body workouts which included one of his favorite exercises, burpees, it made him feel good, and always motivating and teaching those around him to do the...

Lupe Galvan Guzman, our beloved mother and Grandma Lupe, was called to be with our Lord at the age of 95, at 5:30am in Ventura, CA on May 23, 2021. Lupe Guzman was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on January 30, 1926 to Trinidad Galvan and Natalia Alvarado Galvan, who later married Jesus Ochoa. Years later Lupe met the love of her life in Zamora, Michoac?n, Mexico and married Manuel Mares Guzman. Lupe and her husband made their way to the United States and settled in Oxnard, CA in 1945. Oxnard became a place where many memories were made for Lupe and her family. As a resident of 76 years her family grew to be 3 children, 6 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. As...

On May 23, 2021, at 2:06 pm, our dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Maria Magdalena "Nena" S?nchez-Dimas passed away. After a long fight she passed at the age of 68 in a hospital located in Los Angeles. She will be forever cherished and remembered dearly by her beloved husband Ram?n Arturo S?nchez Arreola; her Father Pablo Dimas Mart?nez; her children: Elizabeth V?squez, Delia Hern?ndez, Guillermina S?nchez, Roberto S?nchez, Ram?n "Junior" Arturo S?nchez, and Sophia Lizette Dimas; her surviving siblings: Carlos Dimas V?squez, Bel?n Dimas Medina, Pablo Dimas V?squez, Adelita Dimas V?squez, Pedro Dimas V?squez, Maria Azucena Dimas V?squez, Ponciano Dimas V?squez and...

David Leo Sutton, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, passed away on May 18, 2021 after a lengthy illness, he was 69 years old. David was born on August 6, 1951, in Oxnard, CA to Lloyd and June Sutton. He was a Truck Driver for 45 years and loved being on the open road. He was nicknamed "Hammer" because his friends said he had a lead foot. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, and the occasional trip to Vegas. David is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Barbara, his son David (Gabby), his daughter Brandie (Fred). His grandkids, Devin, Geniva, Karissa, David (Summer) and Bailey. His great-grandkids, Andrew, Paysley, and Oliver. His brothers, Danny Sutton, Bobby Sutton, sisters Denise Lopez...

Spirited young at heart; born to be free in Oxnard, California, April 26, 1961. A daughter of Eleno and Micaela de la Torre, Irma Esther was the eleventh child of thirteen. Raised in Santa Paula and in Oxnard she attended schools first at St. Sebastian Elementary, Larson, Blackstock Junior High, and Channel Islands High School. Then onto college obtaining her B.A. degree at UC Santa Barbara like many of her siblings, nephews and nieces. She was a California credentialed school teacher in Special Education with a Master's degree in Education. Her latest teaching position was in Palmdale. In taking her life's journey she faced many challenges with bravery and always took it one step at a...

Wife of Allen J. Haizlip Mother of Portia Haizlip and Patrina Haizlip-Payne Sunrise: 5/6/29 - Sunset 4/23/2021 Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 10:30am to 11:30am with a Celebration of Life Ceremony to begin at 11:30am at the Garcia Mortuary Chapel, 629 South A Street in Oxnard. Interment to follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road in Ventura. If attending, please observe current COVID-19 regulations - masks must be worn, and social distancing guidelines will be observed. To view the livestream and sign the family's online guestbook, click on Elnora's name located below "Obituaries" at www.garciamortuaryoxnard.com. Funeral arrangements are under the...

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our father, John V. McGarry. John died peacefully in his sleep on April 19, 2021 at the age of 90. Born at St. John's Hospital on Feb. 8, 1931 to the proud parents of James and Amanda McGarry, John lived almost his entire life in Oxnard. Graduating from Santa Clara High School in 1948, John attended Ventura J.C. before enlisting in the Air Force. He met Jean Bellavance while stationed at Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento, where she also served. John and Jean were married in October of 1954 at Santa Clara Church in Oxnard. After his discharge from the service, John went on to finish college, graduated with a B.A. from Sacramento State...

Myra Garcia (Ms. Garcia) peacefully passed on April 11, 2021 at the age of 42 years due to many health conditions. Two of the many medical conditions were endometrial cancer and sepsis. She was born on November 30, 1978 in Port Hueneme, CA to Jose V. Garcia and Rosa V. Garcia. She was the most caring and loving sister to Janet Rodriguez and Yvonne Garcia. Myra became a wonderful and affectionate wife to Isael Delgado on July 7, 2007. She was also the best sister-in-law to Eduardo Rodriguez. As a child, Myra loved playing teacher with her sisters. This led Myra to follow her passion of becoming a teacher. She received her bachelors in Liberal Studies from CSUN in 2001. Shortly after, she...

Felix S. Galindo passed at the age of 82 on March 31, 2021. He passed away of cardiac arrest. Felix was born in Jalisco, Mexico on May 9th, 1937. He immigrated to the United States in 1958. He was employed at the Colonial House in Oxnard. He later moved to San Diego where he was manager at the legendary Imperial House Restaurant until his retirement. He loved music and entertaining. Greeting one and all with a welcoming smile. His parents Felix and Andrea Galindo preceded him in death also sister Socorro, nieces Therese Garcia and Juliana, and nephew Rudy. He is survived by daughter Rosa (Brian) husband McGowan and granddaughters Sophia and Emily. His siblings Manuel, Amador (Mary),...

On April 9, 2021, Kevin Craig Hurlic transitioned to his heavenly home. Kevin was born to Patricia Zink and Joseph Hurlic on March 23, 1957. Kevin was a devoted husband to his wife Bonita Reynolds of 34 years. He was an amazing father to his beautiful children, Keven, and twins Kellie, and Keith. Kevin was a resident of Ventura County for over twenty years. He efficiently cared for his loyal clients and was a highly respected Service Sales Manager at Ventura Toyota and a thankful recipient of the President's Award in 2017. He was a dedicated family man, brother-in-Christ, mentor, confidant, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Bonita of Ventura County, and three children Keven...

The heavenly gates opened and requested the presence of our beloved son, brother, uncle, father, Grandfather Frank (Frankie) Samora on April 8, 2021. Frankie was born in Port Hueneme on November 11, 1973 to Frank and Alice Samora. He attended Oxnard High School and graduated in 1992. Growing up Frankie enjoyed playing baseball in La Colonia, practicing karate at Flores Bros. Karate Studio and perfecting his dancing skills through break dancing. His favorite pass time was fishing with his dad, brother and nephew. Frankie is preceded in death by his father Frank Samora. He is survived by his mother Alice Samora. Sisters, Diane Olmos (Andres), Yvonne Martinez (Tommy), Sandy Reutter (Paul) and...

Elias Gutierrez went to be with our lord on March 22, 2021. Born to Dolores Alcaraz Gutierrez and Salvador Gutierrez on September 13, 1931 in Panindicuaro, Michoacan, Mexico. Prior to immigration to California in 1945 he had been an electrician, restaurant proprietor, soccer player and soccer coach of his team "Amor y Paz". Between 1945 and 1991 he worked in various aspects of the agricultural industry until his retirement in 1991. He was a happy person and friendly, most of the time. A major stroke and cancer affected him until his last day. He is preceded by his wife of 62 years, Josephina, and his son Jose Luis. He leaves daughters Georgina Gutierrez of Oxnard and Anabel Gutierrez of...

Ricky Canley was born on May 29, 1954 in Santa Barbara, California. He was the fourth child born to L.V. & Louise Canley. Ricky accepted Christ at an early age. He attended and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1972. He met and married Jasmine Young. To this union, they had four daughters, Andrea Dantzler (Dee), Adara Philpot (Romell), Ariana Canley (Anthony), Aliyaha Canley (Will), fifteen grandchildren. He has six siblings. Ricky worked for Pepsi Bottling Company for 27 years, where he was respected by his colleagues and was an exceptional employee. After he retired, if you asked him what he wanted to do, he'd respond "Not a damn thing after getting up at 4AM." He thoroughly...