In Loving Memory

Richard Gregory Garcia

“Cuz”

December 31, 1951 – October 24, 2026

Richard Garcia, beloved brother and uncle, died on October 24, 2026,

at the age of 74 in Escondido, CA.

Richard attended Fallbrook High School and attended Palomar College where he played football.

As a longtime resident of Fallbrook, CA, Richard owned Garcia Security, a private security service in Fallbrook, CA.

Richard also served as a Police Officer for the Westmoreland Police Department.

Mr. Garcia also was an active member of the local community. He was a member of the American Indian Veteran’s Association (A.I.V.A). Richard was also honored as a gourd dancer at several pow-wows including, the Gathering of Nations in New Mexico.

“Cuz” was a member of the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians and was an avid Chargers football fan.

Born in Los Angeles, CA to Vivian (Devers) Garcia and Sylvester Garcia, he is survived by his sister, Angela Ortega Avila and brother, Eric Ortega.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and three siblings, Joseph Garcia, Sarah Reed (Garcia), and David Garcia.

Richard had numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and Godchildren and many close friends.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2026

Rincon Tribal Hall – 1 West Tribal Rd., Valley Center, CA 92082

Wake: 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2026

Rincon Tribal Hall - 1 West Tribal Rd., Valley Center, CA 92082

Mass: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 7, 2026

St. Bartholomew Chapel, Valley Center, CA 92082