Roman Garcia

Roman Lozano Garcia, 91, was born February 28, 1927 in Sylia, Kansas, the son of Blas and Romana (Lozano) Garcia. He passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center.

Roman was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and the American Legion Hispanic Post #731. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially hunting. Roman was a quiet, simple man and had a strong faith. He especially enjoyed spending time in his garage, working on all kinds of things in his garage while listening to Mexican music. He made the best menudo which was enjoyed by many. Above all else, he treasured time spent with his family. He will be greatly missed.

Roman is survived by his children, Dolores (Al Withers) Garcia, Ernie Garcia, Victoria Garcia, Romana Garcia and Lidia (Rich) Brown, his step-children, Linda Cushman, Lenis (Mary) Hart, Paulette Berger, Jesse (Debbie) Hart and David Hart; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; other loving relatives and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ramona Helen Garcia and his great-grandson, Samuel Aceto.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 1, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, with a vigil service to start at 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 p.m. Friday, November 2, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in loving memory of Roman. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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