Kenneth Gary Garcia

July 25, 1959 - July 22, 2016

Kenneth Gary Garcia,57, passed away on Friday July 22nd. He was born July 25th, 1959 in Monte Vista Colorado to parents Telesforo F. Garcia and Esther P. Martinez. Kenneth was Born in Monte Vista and lived in Center Colorado until he was 5 Years of age at which time he moved to Superior Wyoming and lived there for eight years watching his father work as the Sheriff of Superior. Then they moved to Utah where he attended Lincoln Jr High School and then He went to South High School. He then met the love of his life Sheila Wallace and was married, and had two children, Meridian AKA Delbert his son and his baby girl Shannon. Sheila and Kennth were later divorced but remained close fiends. Kenneth loved to Dance and Travel with his friends and family to all parts of the country staying away for months at a time but always stayed in touch with his family and friends. Kenneth loved living life to the fullest he loved camping, hunting and all sports. Kenneth was an avid Pittsurgh Steelers Fan. Kenneth loved building Harleys with his best friend Allen Lai AKA Chop. He was a ruff and rugged man but a very gently Giant to all who knew him. Kenneth is survied by His parents, Telesforo Garcia and Esther Martinez Garcia,his children Meridian Garcia and Shannon Ramirez (Abraham Carrlos), his siblings Christine Garcia (Tony Garcia), Tally Garcia (Judy Garcia),Dick Garcia, Michelle Garcia (Adolfo Flores), Ralph Garcia (Jordan Garcia), Juanita Renteria (Mike Renteria),Jeanene Buhler (Larry Buhler). He had 5 Grandchildren, Michael,Eric,Niko,Canella,and Shannon. Kenneth is preceded in Death by: Three siblings in Colorado Connie, Larry, and William Garcia, He is also preceded by Amos J. Pacheco, Alejandro S. Renteria, plus many Aunts and Uncles and Grandparents. A Viewing will be held Thursday, July 28th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Followed by a Rosary and Mass conducted by Deacon Daz at St Peter and Paul Catholic Church located at 3560 West 3650 South, West Valley City, Utah. Kenneth has asked to be cremated so there will be a Cellebration of Life on Saturday, July 30th, at 5:00pm at Crystal and Mouner's Home located at 4147 West Paynter Cove, West Valley, Utah. The Family wishes to thank all involved with the care of Kenneth: Hospice Care, Chantel Buhler, Dannielle Renteria and Amelia Renteria. Please share your memories and condolences at www.serenityfhs.com In liue of flowers donations would be greatly appreciated to help cover funeral expenses at Mountain America Credit Union under Telesforo Garcia.