Dr. Hector P. Garcia Birthday Memorial and Wreath Laying
It was a beautiful day for the Dr. Hector P. Garcia’s Birthday Memorial and Wreath-Laying Service at Seaside Memorial Park, January 17, 2023.
Thank you to the Veterans Band and the GI Forum for sponsoring this annual memorial service.
KRIS 6News celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
KRIS 6News Pat Simon offers this great story celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Dr. Hector P. Garcia.
IWA Mass Celebrates Dr. Hector's Legacy
The third Wednesday of September is the official state recognition day for Dr. Hector P. Garcia.
IWA was honored to hold a special Elementary and Middle Level Mass to honor his legacy.
Dr. Hector P. Garcia's daughter, Cecilia Garcia-Akers '70 and his son-in-law, Jim Akers,
attended the Mass along with family members and board members of the
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation. Fr. John Gaffney served as celebrant and
reminded us of Dr. Hector P. Garcia's significant contributions in the areas of justice,
education and health.
Cecilia and Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation board members presented a check
for $2,000 to the IWA Investing in Excellence tuition assistance program at the end of Mass.
Cecilia also took time to visit with the fifth and eighth grade classes after Mass to
teach them more about how her father advocated for change.
Images courtesy of IWA
Here is a link with the complete Memorial Mass for Dr. Hector P. Garcia