Mr. Abel Garcia's Obituary
Abel Garcia was born in The Bronx, NY. Him and his mother moved to Ponce, PR, where he met the love of his life, Beatriz. Abel and Beatriz then moved to California where they began their life and started their family. After 20+ years living in California, they decided to move to Nashville, TN. Abel & Beatriz raised 3 children (Natasha, Estefany, and A.B.), and shared a total of 37 amazing years together.
Abel was a Son, a Brother, a Husband, a Father, an Uncle, a Grandpa, and a Friend. On top of all that he was a WARRIOR! He was the strong foundation that held the family together. He was the shield that protected his family from all evil. Abel was sweet, romantic, and unselfish. He always put his family first, and the unconditional love he had for his family and wife was pure. Abel Garcia was PURE LOVE.
Abel enjoyed fishing and spent most of his time fixing and building things around the house – while blasting his salsa/merengue music. He was a sports fanatic, but had a passion for basketball, especially the Lakers, “GO LAKERS” as he would proudly say.
For those who had the pleasure of meeting Abel know how much laughter he brought to those who surrounded him. He saw life with such positivity and beauty, and if it was broken, he was always there to fix it. Abel loved everyone and everything. He will truly be missed by many.
He is no longer by our side, but forever in our hearts he will be. We love you always & forever!
In addition to his wife, daughters, and son, he Is also survived by: his mother, Elizabeth Leyro; his grandchildren, Natalie A Rios, Gustavo I. Rios, Jr., Naomi R. Garcia, and Cayden A. Garcia; his bothers, Hosea Ben Israel and Ramon Rolon; his sister, Brenda E. Penaloza; his mother-in-law, Rosa Muniz; his father-in-law, Luis A. Muniz; his son-in-law, Gustavo I. Rios; his daughters-in-law, Donnie Danh and Claudia Gillispie; his sisters-in-law, Rosita Muniz, Betsy Muniz, Patricia Muniz, Maria Muniz, and Grace Muniz; her brother’s-in-law; Luis J. Muniz and Luis A. Muniz; his godchildren, Alexander Salomon and Yanieliz Rosado; his best friends, Ken Smith and Rusty.
Interment will take place on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 11:45 am at the Historic Spring Hill Cemetery.
Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery (5110 Gallatin Rd. Nashville, TN 37216) has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Garcia. www.springhillfh.com
Abel García nació en The Bronx, NY. Él y su madre se mudaron a Ponce, PR, donde conoció al amor de su vida, Beatriz. Abel y Beatriz luego se mudaron a California donde comenzaron su vida y formaron su familia. Después de más de 20 años viviendo en California, decidieron mudarse a Nashville, TN. Abel y Beatriz criaron a 3 hijos (Natasha, Estefany y A.B.) y compartieron un total de 37 increíbles años juntos.
Abel era un hijo, un hermano, un esposo, un padre, un tío, un abuelo y un amigo. ¡Además de todo eso, era un GUERRERO! Él era la base sólida que mantenía unida a la familia. Era el escudo que protegía a su familia de todo mal. Abel era dulce, romántico y desinteresado. Siempre puso a su familia en primer lugar, y el amor incondicional que tenía por su familia y su esposa era puro. Abel García era AMOR PURO.
A Abel le gustaba pescar y pasaba la mayor parte de su tiempo arreglando y construyendo cosas en la casa, mientras tocaba su música salsa / merengue. Era un fanático de los deportes, pero tenía una pasión por el baloncesto, especialmente por los Lakers, "GO LAKERS" como diría con orgullo.
Para quienes tuvieron el placer de conocer a Abel saben cuánta risa provocó a quienes lo rodeaban. Veía la vida con tanta positividad y belleza, y si estaba rota, siempre estaba ahí para arreglarla. Abel amaba a todos y a todo. Muchos lo extrañarán realmente.
Él ya no está a nuestro lado, pero siempre estará en nuestros corazones. ¡Te amamos siempre y para siempre!
Además de su esposa, hijas e hijo, también le sobreviven: su madre, Elizabeth Leyro; sus nietos, Natalie A. Ríos, Gustavo I. Ríos, Jr., Naomi R. García y Cayden A. García; sus hermanos, Oseas Ben Israel y Ramón Rolón; su hermana, Brenda E. Penaloza; su suegra, Rosa Muniz; su suegro, Luis A. Muniz; su yerno, Gustavo I. Ríos; sus nueras, Donnie Danh y Claudia Gillispie; sus cuñadas, Rosita Muniz, Betsy Muniz, Patricia Muniz, Maria Muniz y Grace Muniz; su cuñado; Luis J. Muniz y Luis A. Muniz; sus ahijados, Alexander Salomon y Yanieliz Rosado; sus mejores amigos, Ken Smith y Rusty.
El sepelio se llevará a cabo el sábado 13 de marzo de 2021 a las 11:45 am en el cementerio histórico de Spring Hill.
Se le ha confiado a la funeraria y cementerio Spring Hill (5110 Gallatin Rd. Nashville, TN 37216) el cuidado del Sr. García. www.springhillfh.com
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