The family of Robert W. Garnica has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his service, and it is our honor to do so.
Robert W. Garnica, 78, resident of Lompoc, CA. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 18, 2019.
Soon after his graduation from Santa Barbara High School in 1959, he honorably served in the United States Army. He retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons after 24 years as a Correctional Officer, and also retired from Santa Barbara County Probation after 12 years.
Robert was loved by so many people that miss him dearly. He had a loving heart that he shared with everyone. His family was his life, his purpose, his everything. An avid sports fan, his favorite teams were New York Yankees, USC, and Notre Dame football. He loved camping, fishing, going to the movies, trips to Las Vegas and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jennie, his sons Edward and Robert Jr., his daughters Dolores and Linda along with 9 grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the family home to the church services.. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the church, we will meet you there.
Time table for Tuesday, 29 OCT 19: 0745 - Stage at the American Legion Post 211, 636 N. H St., Lompoc Ca. 93436
https://goo.gl/maps/hc2v3E8wtViBhcuQ60810 - Mission briefing
0820 - Travel to the family home and accompany this Hero and family to the La Purisima Catholic Church, 213 W. Olive Ave. Lompoc Ca. 93436
https://goo.gl/maps/6TG1dv5c2iNUkVLA80900 - Funeral Mass at church, Form Flag line with Full Military Honors.
Please Bring Water and your Flag.R/C John Archuleta
PGR Ride Captain Southern Ca.805-441-8506
45jarchuleta@gmail com
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
