Manuel Gregory Garcia passed away on January 12, 2024, Surrounded by his family in Yuma, Arizona. Born on November 17, 1949 in Los Angeles, California, Manuel was the seventh out of sixteen brothers and sisters. Manuel resided in Watts, Compton, and in the La Puente area in Los Angeles until he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1967. He served his country for 22 years including deployment in Vietnam, Okinawa, and Cuba. Manuel married the love of his life on June 19, 1971 for a beuatiful marriage of 52 years. Together they raised 3 children and Manuel retired from his roles as Gunnery Sergeant in Yuma. Everyone who knew Manuel knew his love for storytelling. His children and grandchildren have fond memories of going to his house to borrow a can of tomato sauce and leaving with a story. Family was very important to Manuel as he has shared many words of wisdom with his nieces, nephews, godchildren, sibling, children, and grandchildren. He was a fan of great music and sports, including the Dodgers, Raiders, Rams, Lakers, and Yuma Catholic Football; he never missed any of his grandsons' high school games. Manuel's favorite song was 'That's All' by thee midnighters; he and his love shared their last dance together to this song a week prior. Manuel is survived by his wife Dolores, three children; Denise, Manuel, Sabrina and their spouses; John, Astra and Trevor. Along with his eight grandchildren; Sydney, Johnwessley, Sophia, Jace, Sagepenelope, Jarett, Henry, and Victoria. Manuel will reside in heaven next to his grandson Joshua