Arthur R Garcia

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of my father on Saturday August 23, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born to his parents Ben Garcia and Delfina V. Garcia of Santa Fe, NM.

Art is survived by his loving daughter Victoria (Tory) Garcia. Sisters, Josephine Taylor (Johnny), June Roybal (Gus), Evangeline Bransford (Anthony), brother Fred Garcia (Virginia) and numerous nieces and nephews, who each brought immense joy to his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Rose Marie Richardson, and Barbara Trujillo, brother, Bennie Garcia Jr., son, James Garcia and Mother of his children, Rita Garcia.

Art's proud achievements were as a father to his children, his Service in the U.S. Navy, and as owner and operator of his business, the Boneyard Auto Salvage in Arroyo Seco, N.M., he was well known as Mr. Boneyard, he helped so many people, and continued to do so even after selling his buisness. He later retired and moved to pecos. My pops was a "Jack of all trades" and could fix just about anything, his determination was amazing. I will miss his sense of humor, his jokes, his side eye when he'd look at you and most of all, his laughter.

He loved his tractor and was on it daily, even if it was to go check the mail. He was always busy and doing something, whether it was indoors or outdoors, he was one of hardest working men I've ever known. He also loved reading his news paper, the New Mexican, he would not miss a day without it. One of the things i will miss the most, is every Saturday after work my pops and i would play board games for hours and have a beer or two, it was our weekly routine for years.

During his retirement years, he also enjoyed visits with family members and his special Friends, he enjoyed his time with his Boneyard buddies. He will be deeply missed by so many, he made such a positive impact in so many lives.

Also, a huge thank you to all the family, friends, nurses and so many others who have come into our lives in my pops time of illness. You all have been a blessing. Thank you for all your love, thoughts, support and prayers.

Services are still pending at the moment.

Pallbears will be Fred Garcia, Ross Romero, Dave Archuleta, Leo Urbina, Ray Lucero, and Billy Tilt. Honary Pallbears are James Lujan, Robert Maneely, Mike Tanuz and Ambrose Castellano

A Rosary will be held on September 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM, followed by Mass at 11:00 AM, both taking place at St. Anne Parish, located at 511 Alicia St. Santa Fe, NM 87501. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:30 PM.