Luis Antonio Garcia

Luis Garcia, 73, passed away on July 30, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Luis was born in the Azores and came to the US with his family, at the age of nine. He, and his family, settled in Taunton, MA. Out of high school, he joined the navy and become a cook on a mine sweeper during the Vietnam War. During his lifetime, he worked for Digital and Hewlett Packard as an inventory controller.

Luis was very proud of his Portuguese heritage. He loved family togethers and loved to cook. He was well known for his clam bakes. He loved soccer and coached soccer when his children were growing up. His hobby was photography and he often posted his creations on Facebook.

Surviving family members include his wife of 25 years, Helene Chabot-Garcia; his daughter Jennifer Nason and her husband Don Nason and granddaughter Sophia Lee; his son Jonathan and granddaughters Aelah and Maya; his brother Toni Garcia and his wife Elizabeth Garcia and nephew Jeffrey Garcia. Luis also has several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will held on Wednesday, August 13, at the Cremation Society of New Hampshire on 243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Friends and family can gather to share stories, laugh, cry and honor the man he was.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish, may make contributions to the NH Soccer Association.