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Ruben Edward Garcia
02/15/1969 - 09/09/2017
Obituary For Ruben Edward Garcia
Ruben Edward Garcia, 48, of Rapid City, passed away on September 9, 2017.
Ruben was born at EAFB in South Dakota, to Adolph and Darlene Garcia on February 15, 1969.
Ruben was a strong, hardworking man, he was proud of all the work he accomplished throughout South Dakota. Some of his work included the revitalizing of the town of Deadwood in 1989, the construction of the Rushmore Holiday Inn, in Rapid City, and most recently, the reconstruction of Mt. Roosevelt with his brother in-law.
Ruben enjoyed exploring the Black Hills and the Bad Lands. He loved sharing his stories about all of his adventures.
Ruben’s brutal honesty and unique laughter will truly be missed.
Ruben is survived by two daughters, AmandaSue of Michigan and Tawny Begay with one grandson, Isaiah Begay of Iowa, two sisters, Stella and LeoNora Garcia, and mother Darlene Garcia, all of Rapid City. Also, many friends and relatives who loved Ruben dearly. Ruben is preceded in death by his father, Adolph Garcia, brother Michael Garcia, and sister Theresa Garcia.
“Voices, a thousand, thousand, voices
Whispering, the time has passed for choices
Golden days are passing over
I can’t seem to see you
Although my eyes are open wide
But I know I will see you once more
Leaving, I hate to see you cry
Grieving, I hate to say goodbye
Dust and ash forever
Though I know we must be parted
As sure as the stars in the sky
I’m going to see when it comes to glory
I was down, but now I’m flying
Straight across, but now I’m flying
Straight across the great divide
And I’ll see you, I’ll see you on the other side\"
-Ian Kilmister
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