Benny L. Garcia, age 57, died Friday, March 25, 2011, in Clayton, New Mexico.

Rosary was recited at 7:00 PM on Monday, March 28, by Deacon P. Louis Montoya and Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 29, at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Clayton, New Mexico with Fr. Glenn Jones, Celebrant. Burial followed in the Clayton Memorial Cemetery in Clayton, New Mexico by Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton.

Benny L. Garcia was born on May 15, 1953 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Gene Garcia and Mary Esther (Padilla) Garcia. A life long resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Benny was employed by Imperial Furniture for many years and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Albuquerque. Benny was always making his family and friends laugh and everybody that knew him loved him. Benny was preceded in death by his grandparents; Elfido Padilla and Faustina Padilla, his father; Gene Garcia on January 26, 1970, 1 sister; Mary Garcia, 1 brother; Jerry Garcia and by 4 uncles.

SURVIVORS:

2 DAUGHTERS: Bennette L. Garcia and Jebrene M. Garcia both of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

1 SON: Jonathan B. Garcia of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

MOTHER: Mary Esther Garcia and her companion J.V. Ulibarri of Clayton, New Mexico.

9 GRANDCHILDREN: Thomas C. Jeff, Andres Daubs, Santiago D. Garcia, Tabitha Kenton, Aaliayh Daubs, Jezerine Garcia, Marina Garcia, Aliyah Garcia and Evangelene Garcia.

3 AUNTS: Eleanor Padilla and Ramona Alarid both of Denver, Colorado and Becky Gonzales and her husband Anselmo of Clayton, New Mexico.