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Deacon Jim Garcia

Deacon James Garcia

 September 9, 1936 ~ November 22, 2024 

James “Jim” Garcia of Tooele, Utah, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on November 22, 2024.

Jim was born on September 9, 1936, in Sheridan, Wyoming. Jim was one of six children born to Ben and Anna Garcia. He married Nita Young on September 4, 1965, and became the stepfather to her four children.

He served in the U.S. Navy and the Army National Guard. Jim loved the outdoors, the 49ers, WWE and spending time with loved ones. especially his “little man” Connor. He was ordained as a deacon in the Catholic Church and loved serving his community and God.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his son Joel Woodruff and his sisters Gloria Liebert and Rosalee Laird. He is survived by his wife Nita, his three children Cindy Woodruff, Sam (Candy) Woodruff and Fred (Robyn) Woodruf; his siblings Bennie (Henry) Mascarenas, Patti (Eppie) Welch and Richard Garcia. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., followed by a funeral Mass at noon, at St. Marguerite Catholic Church, 15 South 7th Street, Tooele, Utah.

Jim lived his life to the fullest and we will miss him dearly.