Gilbert Garcia

March 16, 1936 - January 6, 2018

On January 6,2018, it is with great sorrow that we must say good bye to our beloved father, 

grandfather, brother, uncle, and dear friend, Gilbert Garcia. He was born on March 16, 1936 to 

Enrique and Socorro Garcia, in the coal mining town of Crested Butte, CO. The stories he used 

to tell of the mountains and how he would climb them and the fish he would catch were told 

with such fondness. He loved those mountains!

In his young teen years, he moved to the little town of Helper, Utah. Where he continued to 

love the mountains, fishing and getting into some mischief with his brothers.

As a young adult, he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where he began his career at American Linen 

(Steiner Corporation), working his way up to production manager before retiring 2008.

Gilbert had two older sisters, Rosa Christiansen and Jean Velis, (who preceded him in death). 

He also has three younger brothers, Raymond, Eddie and Henry Garcia. He has six beautiful 

children, Steven (who preceded him in death), Debbie Silva, Patty Garrity, Judy Lin, Heather 

Litton and Brian Garcia. He also left behind many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He leaves such an emptiness in our hearts. We will always remember his jokes, his laughter, 

the way he can light up a room, his contagious smile, and the funny faces he would make, just 

so you wouldn't take life so seriously. He was such a joy and a pain in the butt at the same 

time. He will truly be missed and forever loved.

May God hold him tight in His loving arms.

We are postponing his celebration of life ceremony until June 9^th in Helper Utah, so family and 

friends can pay their last respects.