Reynaldo Garcia

Reynaldo “Rey” Garcia, Jr., longtime resident of Altus, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the age of 88. A Rosary will be from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 11^th, in the Kincannon Memorial Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 12^th, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Father Joseph David officiating. Internment with Full Military Honors rendered by the United States Air Force will immediately follow at the Altus City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Kincannon Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Reynaldo “Rey” Garcia, Jr. was born in Mirando City, Texas on September 2, 1935, to Reynaldo and Dominga (Chavarria) Garcia. He attended school in the area and excelled in sports, especially football and basketball. After graduating with the Class of 1955, Rey volunteered for the United States Army. He served in the Korean Conflict as a mechanic and received an Honorable discharge after a three-year enlistment. Rey married the love of his life, Elsa Lita Castaneda on September 15, 1962, in Laredo, Texas. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served an additional 23 years. As a young, military family, Rey and Elsa resided at numerous Air Force bases across the world. The family landed at Altus Air Force Base in 1977, and they made Southwest Oklahoma their home. Rey retired from the USAF as Flightline Supervisor with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. Not one to sit for long, Rey went to work for Herschal Crow at Lee Office Supply. Working with Herschal was more like a family affair, and the Garcia family is forever grateful for Herschal’s friendship and loyalty throughout the years. Rey was a faithful member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He enjoyed watching western movies and his all-time favorite, Dallas Cowboys. But his greatest enjoyment was time spent with family.

Rey was preceded in death by his parents, Reynaldo and Dominga; his sister, Yolanda Gutierrez; and his friend, Herschal Crow. Those left to honor Rey’s memory are his wife of 62 years, Elsa; five children, Belinda Dimitratos and husband, Jerry (Altus), Jaime Garcia and wife, Stephanie (Mangum), Reynaldo Garcia, III and wife, Malinda (Sylvester, Texas), Veronica Garcia (Altus), and Christopher Garcia and Kayla Blankenship (Oklahoma City); fourteen grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; siblings, Hector Garcia (Texas) and Genoveva Garcia and husband, William (Texas); Elida Quesada and Daniel Shin; many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.