Mr. Santiago “Chago” Garcia, 44, passed away at his home in Hallwood on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Born on Nov. 24, 1979, in Boynton Beach, Fla., he was the youngest of all his siblings. He lived in Florida until moving with his family to the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
He was a hard worker and a die-hard Miami Dolphins fan. Chago spent his weekends grilling out and getting ready for the big game on Sunday afternoons.
Growing up, Chago was surrounded by his family. The older kids made sure to take good care of their little brother. He loved to be first in line, and as the baby, he usually got his way. When he was little, he was terribly afraid of thunderstorms. His big sister Gloria loved being his “thunder buddy,” and he would cuddle with her until the storm passed. His family surrounded him one last time during a thunderstorm as he passed into the arms of Jesus.
Santiago is survived by his loving, devoted mother, Yolanda Madrigal, and stepfather, William De La Cruz, of Hallwood; daughter, Angelina Garcia, of Bloxom; granddaughter, Violet Castañeda; sisters, Margarita Garcia (Gumaro Mojica) and Maria V. Garcia, both of Lake Park, Ga., Juanita L. Garcia (Alejandro Quiroz), of Onley, Martha Garcia (Juan Ake), Gloria Garcia (Carlos Zamora), Luz Garcia, and Rosalinda Garcia, all of Moore Haven, Fla., and Molly Garcia, of Houston; brothers, Jose E. Garcia (Denise), of Stuart, Fla., and Alejandro Garcia III, of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; as well as 27 nieces and 12 nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Alejandro Garcia Jr.
A mass of Christian burial was held at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Onley on Saturday, July 27, at 9:30 a.m., with Father Michael Imperial officiating. Interment followed in the Parksley Cemetery. There was a visitation at the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home on Friday, July 26, from 4 until 8:00 p.m.
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El Señor Santiago “Chago” García, de 44 años, falleció en su casa en Hallwood el miércoles 24 de julio de 2024, con su amada familia a su lado. Nacido el 24 de noviembre de 1979 en Boynton Beach, Fla., era el menor de todos sus hermanos. Vivió en Florida hasta que se mudó con su familia a la costa este de Virginia.
Era un gran trabajador y un fanático acérrimo de los Miami Dolphins. Chago pasó los fines de semana preparándose para el gran partido del domingo por la tarde.
Al crecer, Chago estuvo rodeado de su familia. Los niños mayores se aseguraron de cuidar bien a su hermano pequeño. Le encantaba ser el primero en la fila y, cuando era bebé, generalmente se salía con la suya. Cuando era pequeño, le daban mucho miedo las tormentas. Su hermana Gloria era su “compañera del trueno” y él la abrazaba hasta que pasaba la tormenta. Su familia lo rodeó por última vez durante una tormenta mientras pasaba a los brazos de Jesús.
A Santiago le sobreviven su amorosa y devota madre, Yolanda Madrigal, y su padrastro, William De la Cruz, de Hallwood; hija, Angelina García, de Bloxom; nieta, Violeta Castañeda; hermanas, Margarita García (Gumaro Mojica) y Maria V. Garcia, ambas de Lake Park, Ga., Juanita L. García (Alejandro Quiroz), de Onley, Martha García (Juan Ake), Gloria García (Carlos Zamora), Luz García, y Rosalinda García, todas de Moore Haven, Fla., y Molly García, de Houston; hermanos, José E. García (Denise), de Stuart, Fla., y Alejandro García III, de Port St. Lucie, Fla.; y 27 sobrinas y 12 sobrinos. Falleció despues de su padre, Alejandro García Jr.
Se llevó a cabo una misa de cristian entierro en la iglesia católica San Pedro Apóstol en Onley, el sábado 27 de julio, a las 9:30 a.m., oficiada por el Padre Michael Imperial. Siguió el entierro en el cementerio Parksley. Hubo un velorio en la funeraria Williams-Parksley el viernes 26 de julio, de 4 hasta las 8 p.m.
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Arreglos fueron de la funeraria Williams-Parksley.
