Roger "Clarence" Sidney Garcia

September 10, 1938 - July 6, 2019

La Jara resident Roger "Clarence" Sidney Garcia, 80,passed away July 6, 2019 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs with his loving family by his side. Clarence was born on September 10, 1938 in Ortiz, Colorado, the son of Gaspar Garcia and Adela Sanchez Garcia. He was united in marriage to Olivia Benavides on November 21, 1958 in Conejos, Colorado. Clarence was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend who enjoyed going fishing, traveling and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife Olivia Garcia of La Jara, CO; eldest grandson Darrick (Amber) Garcia of Antonito, CO; daughters Noel (James) Lewis-Kerr of Kenosha, WI; Sherrie (George) Elgin of Lake in the Hills, IL; sons Wayne Garcia of Antonito, CO; Bryan Garcia of Southern California, 13 grandchildren Nicholas (Michelle) Garcia, Cory (Dawn) Garcia, Cody Garcia, Jason (Melody) Lewis, Eric Lewis, Kristin Lewis, Olivia Garcia, Margaret Garcia, Kendra Garcia, Sean Elgin, Jerod Elgin, 9 great-grandchildren, sisters Liliosa Romero of Conejos, CO; Vandeen Garcia of Alamosa, CO. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents Gaspar and Adela Garcia, grandson Craig DeHerrera, sister Wilma Romero and one brother Gaspar Garcia. A Vigil Service with Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 7:00 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Conejos. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM also at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Cremation will follow and inurnment will be held at a later date.