Jose Manuel Garcia Martinez, 72, of Lafayette, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 23, 1951, in Veracruz, Mexico, to Elda Martinez Garcia of Mexico and the late Moises Garcia.
On May 26, 1996, he married Anabel Mora in Mexico, and she survives.
Jose worked for Wabash and Heartland for several years.
He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Jose enjoyed reading, camping and listening to music.
Surviving along with his wife are his sons Jorge Arturo Garcia of Mexico, Oliver Garcia of Lafayette.
Also surviving are his siblings Jorge Garcia and Martha (Eduardo Oviedo) Garcia all of Mexico.
Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until the time of the service at 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette, IN 47909 with Father Weisenberger officiating.