Aurelio M. Garcia

Aurelio M. Garcia, (93), of El Paso, Texas, passed away on Saturday December 23, 2023.  Aurelio (Lelo), was born to Vincente and Carolina (Moreno) Garcia on September 23, 1930 in Thermal, California.  He was a very talented woodworker and was a member of the Woodworkers Club of El Paso for many years.   He worked as a District Manager for the American Tobacco Company and was very honored to work for such a prestigious company, until his retirement at the age of 58.  Left to continue his legacy are his three daughters, Sylvia Christine Goggin, Sonia Irene Kornegay, husband Manuel and Salena Corinne De La Torre, husband Thomas; six grandchildren, Patrick Goggin, Shane and Shannon Kornegay and Darielle, Taylee and Vincent De La Torre; and great grandchild, Kaison Kornegay.  Aurelio is preceded in death by his wife of 59 Years, Norma Alva Garcia, his parents Vincente and Carolina (Moreno) Garcia and brother Jesus and sister Irene Garcia.  His wisdom, knowledge, humor and integrity will live on forever in our hearts. He Lived a good long life, but not long enough for us.

Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm with a Rosary at 6:00pm on Tuesday, January 02, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive.   A Funeral Mass will begin at 9:00am on Wednesday, January 03, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Home- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive. Committal Service to follow at 10:00am at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson. 

Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.  Please visit his online memorial at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.