Jason Anthony Garcia, affectionately known to family and friends as "Sgt. Pepper," a lifetime Puebloan, born Nov. 5, 1984, passed away unexpectedly July 11, 2014, at the family home. He served two tours in the U.S. Army in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was a member of 82nd Airborne; he attained the rank of sergeant. He received the following military awards: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two Campaign Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge and Expert Marksmanship Badge with Field Artillery Bar. He graduated From Centennial High School and attended University of Colorado-Boulder. When time permitted, he enjoyed the great outdoors and fishing. Preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Eleanor Jacobson, Raymond and Madeline Garcia. He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Leonard (Frieda) Garcia, Kim (Pato) Noriega; siblings, Tiffany Garcia, Jeremy Garcia, Brittney Garcia, Maria Garcia, B.C. (Amanda) Noriega; nieces and nephews, Noariah, Krysten, Andrew, Jayce and Josiah; numerous cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation, 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Angelus Chapel. Funeral service, 1 p.m. Friday, Amazing Grace Fellowship Church, 142 S. Stardust Drive, Pueblo West. Full military honors by the Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team. Cremation to follow.
Pueblo Chieftain Wed 16 July 2014

IN MEMORIAM Jason Anthony Garcia On Your 2nd Anniversary in Heaven 11/5/1984 7/11/2014 Son, I only have pictures now. I see your smiling eyes each morning when I wake, I talk to you and place a kiss upon your face. How much I miss you being here, the ache is so deep in my heart and never goes away. You loved to watch the beautiful sunsets and now, that is what I do today. You will forever be in my heart, missing you always. Love, Mom, Pato and Family
Pueblo Chieftain Mon July 11 2016