Israel "Baby" Garcia's Obituary
Israel “Baby” Garcia
December 8, 1952 – March 7, 2018
Baby Garcia, 65, was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico and was raised in Lorain alongside his loving family. Rev. Israel spent his life serving the Lord as a pastor in Lorain and also in Tampa, Florida. He was very proud to have graduated from the Assemblies of God School of Theology. In Mark 16:15, Jesus said to them, “Go into allthe world and preach the gospel to all creation.” That is exactly what he did! As an active member of Iglesia De Cristo Misionera Mahanaim in Tampa, Florida, he served as the Superintendent of Sunday school.
Israel will be deeply missed by his children Inez (Ronnell) Thomas, Israel (Elizabeth) Garcia, II, Daniel Garcia, grandchildren Gabriella, Maileen, Israel Garcia, Jr., his sister Lillian Matos, brother Frank (Nelly) Garcia, Carmen Garcia and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his first wife of more than 20 years Reina Garcia, parents Francisco and Juanita Garcia, brothers Benjamin, Bienvenido, Freddie, sister Juana “Jenny” Rivera and nephew Josiah Orona.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 15, 2018, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a service at 7:00 p.m. at Iglesia Ebenezer at 3660 Globe Avenue, Lorain. On Friday, March 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. we will meet again at Iglesia Ebenezer to take Baby to his final resting place at Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain. The Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send an online condolence, go to www.dovinreberjones.com.
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