Claude Garcia

August 18, 1959 - July 8, 2018

Claude Garcia passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 8, 2018 in Redlands, California with loving family by his side. He was born August 18,1959 to Robert and Lucybelle Garcia. He was the youngest of six children. He charmed everyone with his bright brown eyes and an infectious smile that warmed everyone’s heart. The family home was surrounded by orange groves where he would run and play with his many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He loved to ride the family horse with his father and brother Fredrick. He enjoyed going with his father to tend cattle in the local mountains with a stop at the Greenspot Market for a cold 7up. He equally enjoyed his mother’s meals, especially her home made tortillas. Claude graduated from Redlands High School. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps where he learned construction. Upon his exit of the Marine Corps., he worked in construction, roofing, and concrete. Claude’s interests included spending as much time as possible with family and enjoyed being active with his grandchildren. Mountain biking, fishing, working out and hiking. He also really loved working with his hands- creating. Claude is survived by his siblings, Robert, Lawrence, Fredrick, Ralph and Barbara. His Daughters Kristine, Athena and Son Anthoney. Grandchildren Brooklyn, Abrielle, Anthony and Ryker, many cousins and friends.