Gene, 47, a Denver-native, passed away December 14, 2012 with his family by his side. Gene grew up a ""military brat"" and was able to experience life all around the world. Gene joined ""Up With People"" in 1985 and later worked as a flight attendant with TWA for 9 years. Gene attended Culinary School at Colorado Rocky Mountain College, in Keystone, Colorado. Beloved son of Lou & Katie Garcia and brother Louis Garcia, III. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 26, 2012, 1p-7p, followed by Recitation of the Rosary, at 7p; Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 27, 2012, 10a, all at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. Contributions in his name to: Tu Viaje, Inc., www.tuviageyourjourney.org. Please share your memories of Gene and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below.