Visitation:
Saturday, June 27, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Secor Funeral Home
Willard, Ohio
Service:
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1:00 PM
Secor Funeral Home
Willard, Ohio
Jose "Joe" P. Garcia, age 91, resident of Willard, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 in Findlay, Ohio. He was born on October 26, 1934 in Alice, Texas to the late Augustin and Dominga (Perez) Garcia and had been a former resident of Apopka, Florida. Joe joined the U.S. Army in 1957 until the birth of his first child. While living in Apopka, he was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and worked at Florida Utility Trailers. While living in Willard, he was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and he retired after 52 years of dedicated service at Buurma Farms and was a parts driver for Federated Auto Parts. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in both Florida and Ohio.
He is survived by two sons, Joey Allen Garcia of Loudonville, Ohio and James Wade Garcia of Willard, Ohio; one daughter, Barbara Sue (Jeffery) Refuerzo of Cleveland, Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Danielle Hughes, Erica Garcia, Bobby Joe Garcia, Sara Garcia, Michael Refuerzo, Jessica Refuerzo and Dara Shade; brother, Macario "Mac" (Alice) Garcia of Willard, Ohio; sister-in-law, Bonnie (Jim) Snyder; and nieces and nephew, Christy Snyder, Cory Snyder and Lisa Myers.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Lee (Beck) Garcia whom he married on May 23, 1985; two brothers, Crispin "Chris" Garcia and Concepcion "John" Garcia.
Visitation will be at Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 11:00 AM until the time of his service at 1:00 PM with Deacon Bruce Alge officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Bloomville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Washington Library or the New Washington Lutheran Church Pre-School. Online condolences may be made to Joe's family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com