Gilberto (Beto) Garcia

Gilberto (Beto) Garcia passed away May 7, 2017, at the age of 76 after a long and heroic battle with various Agent Orange maladies contracted during his tours of duty in Vietnam. Born in Cd. Juarez, he graduated from El Paso High School in 1959 and promptly joined the US Army. After training, he was assigned to hostile fire duty in the Korean Demilitarized Zone. With the military buildup in Vietnam during the mid-60’s, he again joined the Army, and promptly volunteered for duty in Vietnam serving various tours there. He is survived by his loving friend, wife and life companion, Muriel; his sisters Eva of El Paso and Irma of Juarez, his brother Jaime of Pearl City, Hawaii, and a diaspora of nieces and nephews. “Welcome Home from ‘Nam, Bro, Brothers Forever”. RIP A Graveside service will be held at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery on Tues, May 16, 1:00PM. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Vietnam Veterans of America in his name. Donate online @ https://vva.org/donate/, or to the local unit: Vietnam Veterans of America, Lucio Moreno Chapter 574, 10468 Valle Suave Dr. El Paso, TX 79927. Many veterans don’t have access to the health care services they need, making it difficult to seek proper treatment. You can help veterans obtain the services they need by making a monetary donation or by donating your used clothes, furniture, and other household items. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes Northeast. Please visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.