Jose Manuel Garcia

Jose Manuel Garcia was born on March 1, 1936 to Candelaria Garcia and Jose Bonifacio Garcia in Aguilar Colorado. He is better known as Joe to his family and many friends. He peacefully passed away on August 31, 2021 at home. Joe enlisted in the United States Air Force in May 1954. During his 20-year service Joe's duties took him to Hawaii, Korea, Vietnam, Pakistan, Japan, Texas and California where he retired in 1974 and made his home in Vacaville. He started his second career at McClellan AFB where he would work for another 20 years before officially retiring. In his retirement Joe enjoyed working in his yard. He loved to golf and was a member of the Azteca Golf Club in Sacramento. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was an usher at St. Mary's Church for many years. He volunteered at the homeless shelter and 13 years at Vacaville Christian School where he was known as Grandpa Joe. He was a member of the S.I.R.Branch 99 (Sons in Retirement) and would play poker monthly with his fellow S.I.R. Brothers. He enjoyed going to the casinos, dancing, playing bingo and going to the Creekwalk to listen to the music with his wife Sally. While stationed at George AFB, Joe met his wife Sally (it was love at first sight for Joe) and they were wed in August 1957. Joe is survived by his wife Sally of 64-years, his children, Eddie (Linda), Teresa (Donald), Pat (Kyle), Louie and Joe (Dianna); seven grandchildren, Elias, Alicia, DJ, Ben, Tonya, Jessica and Patrick; and four great grandchildren, Alani, Liara, Jamarco and Christopher, his sister Ramona Thompson and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service for Joe will be private at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday October 17, 2021 from 1-5 p.m. at the Sunrise Banquet Hall & Event Center located at 620 Orange Drive, Vacaville. For more information please email pjohnson8579@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation to Shriners Hospital in Joe's memory. Donations may be mailed to: Shriners Hospital for Children, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394 In the memo line please put Jose M. Garcia and pjohnson8579@gmail.com You may also donate on-line at donate.lovetotherescue.org Check the box "In Memory of". Please be sure to add the email address pjohnson8579@gmail.com Cremation and arrangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696. www.TwinChapelsMortuary.com

Jose Manuel Garcia

March 1, 1936 - August 31, 2021