Edgardo & Estrella Garcia's Obituary
Edgardo N. & Estrella D. Garcia Married on July 26, 1958 in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines, Edgardo and Estrella lived in many places during Edgardo’s 22 years of service in the US Navy. They lived in New London, CT; Pearl Harbor, HI; Adak, AK; and finally, San Diego, CA. Edgardo achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He worked an additional 22 years in the Civil Service at NAB Coronado. Estrella worked at stores in Adak and San Diego, and retired from Target after many years.In San Diego, they helped found the Tanza association for people from Tanza, Cavite, where Edgardo grew up. Estrella grew up in San Rafael, Bulacan. They attended St. Charles Church in South San Diego since the early 1970s.Edgardo enjoyed long walks around the neighborhood and listening to classical music. Both enjoyed gardening and spending time with family.Edgardo died on January 24, 2018 at the age of 87 years. Estrella died six days later, on January 30, 2018 at the age of 84 years.They are survived by their three children: Miriam (Roland), Ralph (Lety), and Nerissa (Tony); four grandchildren, two step grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and three step great-grandchildren. Edgardo is also survived by one sister, Purificacion. Estrella is also survived by one sister, Marilou; and four brothers: Wilfredo, Antonio, Generoso, and Augusto.
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