John Navarro Garcia

The Heavenly “allstars” of music and fishing and woodworking and hot rods would like to announce the passing of John N. Garcia of Rocklin, an American Great; fueled by the Pure Chicano Power of a bass guitar, a 3rd generation California native. Known to family and friends as “Juanito Navarro Garcia Junior The Third” or “Johnny G”. A 1971 Graduate of Oakmont High School, he considered himself the “Esquire” of the town. He was a teacher of “life” to all whom he came in contact with. During his years of Custodial service at Rocklin Unified School District, students of Victory High School established September 17th “Johnny Garcia Day” to acknowledge his attention to detail. He “measured twice and cut once” in every aspect of his life and it showed in mastering the skills of working with wood-molding, river fishing, spinning 2 turntables, and fine tuning a 4 barrel carburetor on a small block Chevy. He was the 1st place winner of the Catfish tournament, top trophy winner at the Cal Expo Autorama, and front cover holder of the Hot Rod Magazine. Johnny was the lead bass guitarist of many local 70’s bands and Live on Stage at the 1997 Rocklin Hometown Jubilee. Johnny led a very adventurous local life as President of the “Chevy Outlaws” car club, “Sweet Street Camaros” and Vice President of the Central Valley Street Machines Association. He made his dreams a reality by recycling cans & bottles to pay for his hobbies. Practice didn’t make perfect for Johnny, only “Perfect Practice Made Perfect” and it showed when he moved on in his adult life to become a husband, homeowner and parent. He married the “perfect” wife, had 2 of the most “perfect” kids and made a “perfect” home out of his grandmother’s original settlement. Molding, shaping and “perfecting” his Talent was a life-long skill that Johnny managed to harness “In Between 2 Stop Signs” on his front porch while drinking a cold Beer. He lived the simple “Mayberry” way of life where “1 + 1 should always = 2.” In the words of Robin Leach, there was no “Champagne wishes and Caviar dreams” for this young Cisco Kid, only Bud Light. Preceded in Death by his Parents John & Elsie Garcia of Rocklin, his In-Laws John & Mildred Woodworth of Roseville, he leaves behind his 2 loving sisters Rita and Christina, His wife Jackie, Daughter Bernadette, Son John Jr, In-Laws Jose & Ruth as well as countless Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Compadres. All friends and family of Johnny Garcia who knew him and loved him will miss him dearly. His final request was to be laid to rest in the Rocklin Cemetery where him and his Wife use to catch a glimpse of the Cars coming down the Freeway from Hot August Nights. 7/23/1953 - 10/15/2021 In Lieu of Flowers, Please send any donations for Final expenses to: https://gofund.me/07fc9c96 Thank you so much to: Murray Family Funeral Chapel 4147 Rocklin Rd. Rocklin, Ca 95677 (916) 824-2737 www.murrayfamilyfc.com Sunday, October 24th 4pm – 7pm Visitation Monday, October 25th 1pm Graveside Burial Rocklin Cemetery 4090 Kannasto St. Rocklin, Ca 95677 (916) 624-2760 www.nrgcemetery.com Ruhkala Monument Co Inc. 4501 Yankee Hill Ct. Rocklin, Ca 95677 (916) 624-1176 www.ruhkalamonument.com

John Navarro Garcia

July 23, 1953 - October 15, 2021