BORN

1975

DIED

2012

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Kansas City, Missouri

Matthew Garcia Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 10, 2012.

MATTHEW J. GARCIA

Matthew J. Garcia, 37, of Claycomo, MO passed away December 8, 2012 at home. Visitation will be 10am-12pm, Saturday, December 15, 2012 followed by funeral services at 12pm at McGilley Antioch Chapel. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
Matt was born August 10, 1975 in Santa Clara, CA. He was a dad, son, uncle, husband and brother. Matt was a very family oriented man who loved to grill, hang out, and be with family. There wasn't anything he couldn't fix. He attended the Kansas City Aviation School and was set to graduate in August 2013. May he now rest in peace with his dad, grandparents and baby, Mariah.
Matt was preceded in death by his father, Ronald L. Garcia and daughter, Mariah. He is survived by his mother, Veronica Garcia; wife, Marie Garcia; sons, Paul M. Garcia and Alejandro J. Garcia; daughter, Micaela I. Garcia; siblings, Kevin L. Garcia of Modesto, CA; David A. Garcia of Kansas City, MO; Jeffrey L. Garcia of Tulsa, OK; Rhonda J. Park of Kansas City, MO and many nieces and nephews. Took too young, but never forgotten.

Please make donations to the Matthew Garcia Memorial Fund at any Bank of the West Location. All proceeds will go to Matt's Children; Paul, Alex, and Mickey. For any questions please contact Jeff Carpenter, Aviation Institute of Maintenance
816-753-9920 4100 Raytown Rd. Kansas City MO. 64129.

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January 6, 2021

Micaela I. Garcia

Keep an eye on Mom for me up there Dad because she's going through the unthinkable right now and honestly I wish I knew the words to say to her to make everything be okay again but life doesn't work with you that easily just know that I love you and your entire family loves you and I pray your happiness is everlasting up in Heaven I hope you're singing up there with the angels choir and dancing with my older sister Mariah I love you Dad and I always will because you'll always be my number one hero no matter what.
-Sincerely, your daughter Micaela

January 17, 2018

Family

Destiney Boggess

Well dad still to this day I miss you. Rip

December 6, 2013

wes boggess

Well Matt it's been almost a year since you passed away memories will never be forgotten love you allways

December 6, 2013

wesley boggess

Well matt its been a year buddy can not believe some of the stuff life puts in your way I will see you again one day still can't believe your gone love you bro always

December 6, 2013

Frankie McCaine

It's almost been a year Matt. Please continue to watch over your family, they need you in so many ways. Guide them in the right direction. Let them know your still with them and watching over them. RIP Firend!

May 14, 2013

danny calvert

the calverts will never forget you matt you are a good man praying for the rest of you guys

May 14, 2013

John AKA "Q"

Matt,
You will be missed, you always greeted me with a smile a "sup" and a hug. This world always needed more of you. You had a nack of making everything somehow better. Thank you for Elvis, Thank you for Hawaiian shirts and thank you for being a devoted friend, I could have been a better one and I am going be.
John AKA "Q"

December 28, 2012

destiney boggess

i miss you today love ya

December 27, 2012

kayla

missin u tonight. love u uncle matt i wish u were here i miss ur laugh and ur ranting lol.

December 17, 2012

marie garcia

I miss you..kids an I are trying to be strong. U were took to early! I tell our kids your our angel guiding us. Honey i was waiting for that plane ride u promised when u got your wings.. I was so proud of you when u followed your dreams to work on planes. We were soo happy that night u were offered a position (job) when u finished. They were so impressed of your sharp eye on details of the plane, An many other things. i love you eternity. Your WIFE

December 16, 2012

Tammy luke

Rip cousin Matt

December 15, 2012

Bob & Darla Lewis

Paul, If there is anything you need, we are here for you and your family

December 14, 2012

Tammi Liebsch

We are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

December 14, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Matt. Bud, Alice and Keith Huddleston

December 14, 2012

Kayla Garcia

My dear Uncle, i miss you so much already.. i wish this was all just a bad dream, i cant grasp the reality of it. I know you will watch down over all of us. i love you so much

December 14, 2012

Jeannie boggess

Matthew you will be missed very much life isn't possible without you I remember all the trips we took together and going camping and always putting James in line someone had to it won't be the same without you. I will miss your laughs and your jokes.marie you and I and James always had a blast when we went partying you know how to keep it alive you will be missed very much .this doesn't seem right to happen to you.I will see you one day. Love,always Jeannie boggess

December 14, 2012

kristy Norris

I still can't believe this. It seems like not too long ago you was giving me advice about boys and giving me stink about a boy i was with. Im sure gonna miss that and that smile you always had. RIP Matt!! Your missed by many. God bless the Garcia family

December 14, 2012

Frankie McCaine

My prayers to the family. Matt was a great friend for 25 years and one of the best guys you'd ever meet. Never judged anyone and always had a HUGE smile on his face. He will be missed RIP Matt!

December 14, 2012

RIP

December 14, 2012

Charles Garrison

Rest in peace brother!
Never forgotten!
Men of Valor

December 13, 2012

Matt you will be forever missed, but never forgot! My heart goes out to your family in this time, but I know as they will learn in time you will be there to watch over them and protect them. We will all see you again one day my friend.

December 13, 2012

I miss you matt, me and you talked every day about are families and children , You and me will never die my brother, You are the best friend i could ever ask for!!I love you Matthew J Garcia ! True Friends Never Die !

December 13, 2012

Sabrina Stewart

You were a friend to my husband, and therefore a friend to me.

We may have not been close, but ultimately we were close enough by default. There isnt a day that doesnt go by that I dont remember all the times hanging with you and my boyfriend (now husband) back in the day.

I never really had a chance to get to know you but cannot express how much i already miss you. So many things i wish i could change if i had known you would depart this life so soon and unexpected. God obviously had a plan for you, so please watch over us all. Until we meet again....

RIP Matt

December 13, 2012

Tina Mckinney

R.I.P Matt!! I still can't believe this... You were such a great person and always knew how to make someone laugh!! I remember back in the day partying with u and Boggess!!! You always new how to keep the party going!! You will be deeply missed by so many.. Until we meet again may you R.I.P..

December 13, 2012

Erik Marjamaki

I will miss your smile and how you laughed at all my jokes..and when i got to big you had your way of sending the perfect zinger. Miss ya brother

December 12, 2012

destiney boggess

one of these day ill see you again!!<3 i love you and miss you already keep a eye on me love ya!!

December 11, 2012

Anthony Ewing

what a sad thing to hear sorry for your loss my condolences to the Garcia family.

December 11, 2012

Theresa Meggitt

Sorry to hear the news, you were a great brother-in-law. You will be sadly missed. The Meggitt Family prayers are with the Garcia Family.

December 11, 2012

wesley boggess

Well matt my friend,I guess this is bye for now.You were a really good friend to my brother and the family always there to help someone when they need it the most.The world sure could use more people like yourself sir. R.I.P friend never will forget you

December 11, 2012

Terri Duran

May GOD bless your hearts with comfort in your time of need. May your family and friends find comfort in each other. You will be greatly missed and loved just as much!! We love you Matt!! RIP MATT GARCIA

December 11, 2012

Matt you will truely be missed i love you soo!!

December 11, 2012

You will be missed my friend/brother. What a great picture the family picked. Hearts out to all of your family in this trying time

December 11, 2012

judith garcia

Uncle matt, you were there for me when a lot of people were not. You always supported me. Im gonna miss your family bbqs with some of the besy grilled food around. Love you and miss you!

December 11, 2012

Margaret Peterson

Matt will be missed. RIP What a sad thing to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

December 10, 2012

M Quiroz

My condolences to the entire Garcia family , am I sorry for your loss.
The Quiroz family

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