Paul Garcia was one of 10 children born during the depression in a colony called Vollmar, in Colorado. His father, YL Garcia, died in 1937, 5 of the children went to Mount St. Vincents and Queen of Heaven orphanages, so that their mother could take care of the younger children. The son of Mexican Americans, he maintained a strong connection with his family through these times. He joined the Air Force, and supported his family on that income.
He travelled to Japan and Peru, moved to Humboldt County and fell in love with the Redwoods. He married his wife Hazel in 1969 and they had one daughter together.
He lost an arm in an accident in 1972 in the Pacific Lumber Company, and was forever challenged to overcome his disability. He designed patios and fireplaces, building them himself with rock from the local Eel River. He was a deeply spiritual man, and had a strong faith in the Church and in God. He was an amazing father, who loved his daughter more than he could say. He was full of love, energy, and would talk to anyone He was truly an amazing man who loved God, his Family, and the Redwood Forest with all his heart.
He found solace in writing poetry, and was locally famous for his poem, "The Redwood Forest".
Paul is buried here with his brother Joe, his cousin Henry who was like a brother, his cousin/nephew Fermin and beloved wife Hazel.
He travelled to Japan and Peru, moved to Humboldt County and fell in love with the Redwoods. He married his wife Hazel in 1969 and they had one daughter together.
He lost an arm in an accident in 1972 in the Pacific Lumber Company, and was forever challenged to overcome his disability. He designed patios and fireplaces, building them himself with rock from the local Eel River. He was a deeply spiritual man, and had a strong faith in the Church and in God. He was an amazing father, who loved his daughter more than he could say. He was full of love, energy, and would talk to anyone He was truly an amazing man who loved God, his Family, and the Redwood Forest with all his heart.
He found solace in writing poetry, and was locally famous for his poem, "The Redwood Forest".
Paul is buried here with his brother Joe, his cousin Henry who was like a brother, his cousin/nephew Fermin and beloved wife Hazel.
Paul Garcia was one of 10 children born during the depression in a colony called Vollmar, in Colorado. His father, YL Garcia, died in 1937, 5 of the children went to Mount St. Vincents and Queen of Heaven orphanages, so that their mother could take care of the younger children. The son of Mexican Americans, he maintained a strong connection with his family through these times. He joined the Air Force, and supported his family on that income.
He travelled to Japan and Peru, moved to Humboldt County and fell in love with the Redwoods. He married his wife Hazel in 1969 and they had one daughter together.
He lost an arm in an accident in 1972 in the Pacific Lumber Company, and was forever challenged to overcome his disability. He designed patios and fireplaces, building them himself with rock from the local Eel River. He was a deeply spiritual man, and had a strong faith in the Church and in God. He was an amazing father, who loved his daughter more than he could say. He was full of love, energy, and would talk to anyone He was truly an amazing man who loved God, his Family, and the Redwood Forest with all his heart.
He found solace in writing poetry, and was locally famous for his poem, "The Redwood Forest".
Paul is buried here with his brother Joe, his cousin Henry who was like a brother, his cousin/nephew Fermin and beloved wife Hazel.
He travelled to Japan and Peru, moved to Humboldt County and fell in love with the Redwoods. He married his wife Hazel in 1969 and they had one daughter together.
He lost an arm in an accident in 1972 in the Pacific Lumber Company, and was forever challenged to overcome his disability. He designed patios and fireplaces, building them himself with rock from the local Eel River. He was a deeply spiritual man, and had a strong faith in the Church and in God. He was an amazing father, who loved his daughter more than he could say. He was full of love, energy, and would talk to anyone He was truly an amazing man who loved God, his Family, and the Redwood Forest with all his heart.
He found solace in writing poetry, and was locally famous for his poem, "The Redwood Forest".
Paul is buried here with his brother Joe, his cousin Henry who was like a brother, his cousin/nephew Fermin and beloved wife Hazel.
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