Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

John Garcia

Passed away on January 19, 2022

John Garcia, age 90. Late of Flossmoor, IL., formerly of South Chicago, IL. Passed away on January 19, 2022. Beloved father of MaryAnn Garcia, Mona Kennedy, Alice (Leo) Herard, John A. Garcia, and Michelle Garcia. Cherished Grandpa of Thomas J. Kennedy, Anthony W. Garcia, Eric D. Garcia, and Jazmyn A. Garcia. Adored great- grandfather of Alexandra, and Miya, and great-great grandfather of Penelope. Survived by sister Sara (late Robert) Martinez. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Juan and Sara Garcia, former wife: Dolores Garcia, son: Anthony Garcia, and siblings: Genaro, Pascual, and Trinidad “Sophia”. John will be remembered for his passion for golf, he was past president of the Young Men’s Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and was very active with Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and School. Visitation Tuesday, January 25, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago, IL. 9:15 a.m. prayers. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 10:00 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery and Mausoleum.  If you are attending visitation and Funeral Services Face Mask are required. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in John’s name preferred.

Funeral

Prayers at Elmwood Chapel
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 9:15 am

Funeral Mass:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
3200 East 91st Street
Chicago, IL 60617
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 10:00 am

Entombment:
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum
6001 W. 111th St.
Alsip, IL. 60803

Memorial Contributions:

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in John’s name preferred.

Visitation Location

East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749

Map

Visitation Information

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 - 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Condolences
"Dear Garcia Family. I am so sorry for your loss. May your Dad be at Peace and may the Lord welcome him home with open arms. May God give you all strength and courage at this sad time. 😔 I Love you all so much ❤️ "
- Leslie Tighe
January 21, 2022 2:13 pm
"Dear Garcia Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May Mr. Garcia rest in eternal peace. With love., Gloria Alcantara ( Lolena )"
- Gloria Alcantara
January 22, 2022 8:02 pm
"Mary Ann, Mona, Alice & family. Our deepest sympathy on your loss. May your memories see you through this most difficult time, and may he Rest In Peace."
- Frank & Mary Esquivel
January 22, 2022 9:21 pm
"Sincere Condolences to my cousins and loved ones on the loss of Their Dad and my Uncle. My memory of him is he loved life, golf, and a snappy Dresser, maybe some days not in that order. Last time I saw him was July 2021 and was still sharp funny and a hat with a golf emblem on it. May memories you have of him Will assist you in enjoying life to the best of your ability. I know that’s what Uncle John Would expect of us. Stay strong Stay loving."
- Robert Robles
January 24, 2022 10:46 am
"To Garcia Family, my deepest condolences to all. May Mr..Garcia RIP❤️❤️❤️"
- Maria Wiatrowski
January 25, 2022 10:36 am
"So sorry for your loss,may he Rest in Peace, sincerely Teeny Gomez"
- Martin Gomez
January 25, 2022 7:16 pm
"My sincerest condolences to the Garcia family on the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jo Del Rio"
- Josephine v Del Rio
January 25, 2022 9:42 pm
"Mona and family, my deepest and sincere sympathies in the loss of your beloved dad. May you all find comfort in the Lord and may your dad rest in Jesus’ arms."
- Lupe Mendoza-Diaz
January 26, 2022 12:46 pm
Candles Lit
"May your Dad be in eternal Peace "
- Leslie Tighe
January 21, 2022 2:13 pm
"Heartfelt condolences from the Ochoa family. May Uncle John Rest In Peace and God welcome him home with open arms. May you feel God’s Comfort at this time. Although we cannot be with the family at this time,please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. "
- Margarita Ochoa
January 21, 2022 10:58 pm
"My deepest sympathy to all the family💐"
- Joann Novakovich
January 26, 2022 9:38 pm