Edenio Garcia

Edenio Sanchez Garcia, 93, a native of Belen, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in his home in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was born to David and Carolina S. Garcia on April 5, 1932, in Belen. He joined the New Mexico Army National Guard at age 17 in 1950, and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1952. He was proud of his military service, leaving a patriotic legacy for his children and grandchildren. When he returned home from serving his country, he married the love of his life, Corrine Lovato, on Oct. 29, 1955. Together, they built a life of love, of faith and commitment. Edenio was a farmer at heart, but also worked for BNSF Railroad for 13 years before beginning his career at the U.S. Postal Service, where he retired after serving 18 years in May 1994. He was a friend to everyone; he had a kind word for anyone he met and knew. He was a devoted family man, who was proud of each of his six children and their families. He had a great faith in Christ, and instilled that in his family. He was a lifelong member of the Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, where he and Corrine were past padrinos of the Fiestas. He was also a former member of the Chavez-Curran VFW Post 2387. He will always be remembered and cherished by his wife of 69 years, Corrine Garcia; his children and their spouses, Donald and Irene Garcia, Theresa and Rick Carbajal, Steven and Janet Garcia, Joseph and Georgia Garcia, David and Maria Garcia and Matthew and Clara Garcia; 18 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren; siblings, Prescilla and Joe Tarin; Christina and Mike Gonzalez and Frank and Lupe Garcia; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Carolina Garcia; his siblings, Juanita, Dulcenia, Gilberto, Joseantonio, Agapito and Andrew. Funeral services for Edenio Garcia will be held Wednesday, June 4, at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, beginning with a viewing at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Rosary to be recited by Gene and Joann Carrillo at 10:30 a.m., and a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11 a.m. Edenio will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ricky Carbajal, Christopher Garcia, Joseph Ryan Garcia, Jonathan Garcia, Elijah Carbajal and Rudy Jaramillo. The honorary pallbearers are Aaron Garcia and Ray Daniel Chavez. The family wishes to thank High Desert Hospice staff for their support and care in Edenio’s last days. Vaya con dios! We love you always. Please sign Edenio’s online tribute at romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.

Edenio Garcia

April 5, 1932 - May 29, 2025