Antonio Pacheco Garcia

Antonio P. Garcia, 82, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. Born on November 9, 1942, in Juarez, Mexico, Antonio was the son of Antonio Garcia and Asuncion Pacheco. He moved to the United States in 1961 and became a U.S. citizen in 1976, proudly embracing his new country while honoring his Mexican heritage. On February 5, 1963, Antonio married the love of his life Alice. Together they built a beautiful life and shared 62 years of unwavering devotion. Antonio worked as a laborer for BNSF Railway for 35 years, retiring with pride and dedication. He was a man of deep faith and service, serving as a Eucharistic minister and cursillista at St. John the Evangelist Church. He also generously gave his time to Cancer Action, volunteering to make bed pads for those in need. A self-taught barber since the age of 12, Antonio cut hair for 66 years – not just as a trade, but as a way to connect with his family, friends, and community. He was a passionate coach, especially when it came to his children’s softball teams, and an enthusiastic sports fan who never missed a chance to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs, Royals, and KU Jayhawks. However, his greatest joy came from watching his grandchildren grow and play sports. Antonio loved to dance, sing, and bowl, and he lived life with heart, humor, and humility. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Garcia and Asuncion Pacheco; brothers Mario Andy, and Johnny Garcia; infant daughter Alice Garcia; and infant son Jose Antonio Garcia. Antonio leaves behind his beloved wife, Alice; sons Tony Garcia (Jodie), Joe Garcia, Robert Garcia (Elaine), and Steven Garcia (Raegan); and grandchildren Hannah and Joseph Garcia; Jessica Everhart (Randy), Jacque Todd (Landon), Nick Herdman, Josh Herdman, and Hannah Garcia; Emilio, Bianca, Vincent, and Leila Garcia; Ledger, O’Hara, and Lofton Garcia; as well as great-grandchildren Lincoln and Violet Todd. He also leaves behind brothers Alfonso, Arturo, Daniel, and Victor Garcia; sister Guadalupe and Alicia Garcia; half siblings Enrique, Cruz, Anna, Patricia and Bernardo Hernandez; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 16th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM (Rosary at 7:00 PM) at Maple Hill Funeral Home, 3300 Shawnee Dr, Kansas City, KS. Mass will take place on Tuesday, June 17th at 12:00 PM at St. John the Evangelist, 2910 Strong Ave, Kansas City, KS. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 1150 N 38th St, Kansas City, KS. A potluck-style reception will be held after the burial at Sacred Heart Church to celebrate Antonio’s life and share memories. We’d be grateful for your company and for you to bring a dish to share. Antonio’s legacy of love, faith, and service will live on in all who were blessed to know him.

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Antonio Pacheco Garcia

November 9, 1942 - June 10, 2025