Juan Rubel Garcia

Rubel, at the age of 95, passed away in Pueblo, CO. Rubel was born in Mora, NM to Celestino and Rosaura (Aragon) Garcia. They preceded him in death; also his wife Mary “Dolly” Garcia.

Rubel is survived by his loving wife, Stella; daughters, Rosalita (Alex) Encinias, Gloria (Dave) King, Patricia Ruby Garcia (Rudy Luna), and Teresa (Jerome) Blake; sons, Juan Rubel Garcia, Jr. and Manuel Garcia; step-daughters, Joni (Danny) Guerrero, Carla (Tony) Luna, and Paula (John) Eisenhauer; step-sons, John (Joan) Sedillo, Jr., Paul (Beth) Sedillo, and Mark (Susie) Sedillo; 34 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and 5 great, great-grandchildren; one brother, three sisters and other relatives & many friends.

He enjoyed bowling, playing his guitar and spending time with his family, who he loved very much.

In his younger days, Rubel was a farmer, and worked at Cornelius Transfer & Storage. After retiring from the City of La Junta he went on to start Garcia’s Carpentry.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021, Rosary at 9:30, Mass at 10:00 at Our Lady of Guadalupe/St Patrick Catholic Church with Father Victor Raj officiating. Inurnment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Calvary Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.