Augustus (Augie) Joseph Garcia, Sr. peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Jane (Janie) Hasselbeck Garcia; his children, Augustus (Augie), Jr. (Marilyn), Tiffany, Walter deBram, Jr. (Charla), Kyle deBram (Christina), fur babies Prince Rex and Princess Jasmine; Step-Father, Marco (Pops) Mejia, Sr.;12 Grandchildren; siblings, Peter, Jr., Kirk (Tara), Keith (Milly, previously the late Ida), Tony Mejia, Jr., Thomas Mejia; Godchild, Alyssa Garcia; Inlaws, Janese Hasselbeck, Jacquelyn Hornal, John Hasselbeck, Jr., James Hasselbeck, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Augie is preceded in death by his parents, the late Peter Frank Garcia, Sr. and Theresa Ficaro/Garcia Mejia; and siblings the late Cindy Chahoc, Catherine Garcia, and brother-in-law Jospeh Hasselbeck.
Augie worked at Brooks Roofing and Hightech Roofing. He was also a very gifted drummer. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation for Augie beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr. in Metairie. A Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be held at a later date.
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