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R.I.P. City Councilor Cecil E. Garcia

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Feb. 6, 1950 - Oct. 19, 2015

Cecil Garcia, the former Gallup City Councilor for District 4, passed away Oct. 19 in Phoenix due to a blood disorder. He was 65.

Garcia was born in Grants, NM on Feb. 6, 1950. His family moved to Gallup when he was a child.

A graduate of Gallup High School, Garcia has worked in the mines and was also employed as a Teamster truck driver.

As of recent, he was self-employed as the owner/operator of Garcia’s Landscaping.

In his spare time he enjoyed weightlifting, biking, sports, and the arts. Cecil leaves behind his wife Debbie, his three daughters who live in the Phoenix area, and grandchildren.

He served as the Councilor for District 4 from March 2011 to April 2015.

Gallup City Councilor Allan Landavazo visited with Garcia shortly before he passed away and lauded his efforts and passion for his district, which included Chihuahuita.

“He was a champion for District 4,” he said. “He worked really hard.”

A Rosary is scheduled for Sunday 6:30 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Mass will take place here Monday at 10:45 am. There will be a reception following mass.