Lorenzo Jojola Garcia

Rest in Peace, Lorenzo "Good and Faithful Servant"

Lorenzo Jojola Garcia

September 13, 1942 – December 20, 2024

An American Vietnam Veteran, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Son and Brother. A humble man who wanted the best for his family, community and country. Lorenzo began working at a young age to provide milk for his younger sister Beatrice and his other siblings, doing whatever it took to provide for his family and people that he loved. Lorenzo was a humble man during hard times, if it meant he had to dumpster dive or recover useful items that others discarded to give a better life to his children and wife he did it, “no questions asked”. He always made sure the children had their fill even if it meant himself doing without! Lorenzo had a deep love for his country, volunteering for Vietnam before the draft began. Two tours of Vietnam – exposed to Agent Orange, PTSD, night terrors, flashbacks and not forgiving himself for his portion of the war. He was very proud of his service to his country – “Once a Marine always a Marine”. 

He became a Barber by trade and loved serving the community for over thirty years owning Crossroads Barber Shop on Central in Albuquerque and later working in Bosque Farms and at the Village Barber Shop for years.

 In the past year, I believe he came to terms with the past. He longed to see his darling (wife) again. For the last couple of weeks, he had been viewing old photo albums, wedding pictures, and old AHS reunion yearbooks “class of 1961”, he seemed to be preparing for his reunion with long-lost family, friends, loved ones, but most of all his darling Elizabeth Ann. 

Lorenzo was very protective of his daughter Barbara. His response to his son-in-law Ernest, when asked for her hand in marriage was “yes, just her hand”! 

He will be dearly missed always and daily! 

Lorenzo Jojola Garcia (Military Years of Service 1962-1970) was presented with the following:

 National Defense Service Medal

 Good Conduct Medal

 Vietnamese Service Medal with 1 Star

 Vietnamese Campaign Medal

 Presidential Unit Citation

 Combat Action Ribbon

The American Flag is still hung in his room (on its indoor presentation pole complete with Golden tassels, on the wall service picture, and a shadow box with his medals.)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

He is preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Ann Garcia, mother, Eddie Garcia and Nephews David Baca and Anthony Baca

He is survived by his 2 children; son Lorenzo C. A. Garcia, daughter Barbara Marlene Gurule (husband Ernest); siblings Beatrice Baca, Albert Garcia, Martha Padilla and Joseph Jojola; 6 Grandchildren; Angelica Gurule, Timothy Gurule, Angel Gurule, Brandi Gurule (fiancée Bobby Dominguez), Lori Gurule, and Donald Gurule (wife Amaya); 3 Great Grandchildren; Elizabeth Noel Dominguez, Zailee Joy Ann Dominguez, and Jaxith Milleson

The family would like to thank Pastor Tom, Horizon Church for services, Veterans Hospital staff, Trujillo Family Funeral Home, and family and friends who visited and prayed for Lorenzo.

The memorial will be held:

Saturday, January 11, 2025

3:00 p.m.

Reception to Follow

Horizon Church

1070 Bosque Farms Blvd.

Bosque Farms, NM

Burial:

Santa Fe National Cemetery

Monday, January 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate professionals at

Trujillo Family Funeral Home

"Our Family Serving Yours"