SFC (RET) Lorenzo M. (Rocky) Garcia Sr., 75, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away at home on March 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Lorenzo was born on January 25, 1949, and was raised in Texas with his seven other siblings. After Lorenzo's high school graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably until his retirement in 2004.After retirement, he continued to work in order to stay active. Some of his jobs outside of retirement consisted of working for the recycling plant, landscaping, and taking care of his friends and family. Looking after the ones he cared about was always his main goal. He always put the needs of others before his. Lorenzo never knew a stranger, he made friends with everyone he met and was always very social. He made his rounds around town in order to talk with his friends and keep up to date with their lives. Whether he was taking a walk or bicycle ride, he made sure to be outside in nature.
He is survived by three daughters, Christina (Sheldon) Malicke of Baldwin City, Kansas, Edica Garcia, and Monica Austin both of Lawrence, Kansas; one son, Lorenzo (Kayla Clark) Garcia Jr. of Fleming Island, Florida; six siblings, Alex, Nora, Angie, Junior, Mimi, and Victor; four grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends. He is preceded by his mother, Paulita Macias and his brother, Charlie Garcia.
A visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024, 11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. followed by a graveside service at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, 1:00 p.m. with full military honors.