Rafael Martinez Garcia was born on February 27, 1955 to the proud parent's of San Juana and Fidel Garcia. He passed away September 5, 2010 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland surrounded by his loving family and friends. Rafael has been reunited with his loving brother Ramiro and sister Lupe and father Fidel Sr, in heaven. He was the oldest of ten siblings. His wife and five kids will always remember him as a loving spouse, great father but also as their friend. His family remembers him as a loving son, brother who was always looking out for his kids and brothers and sisters. His friends always will remember him as a hard worker and how he always offered anyone that came to visit him with whatever he had at his home. He was a great compadre, padrino and a very special friend. His only grandson Alan kept his spirits up and meant everything to Rafael and would do anything for Alan. He was a sports fan with a love for baseball and soccer he also enjoyed a variety of foods. Our Message to you Rafael Garcia, you will always be present with us in memory and in spirit. We will miss you; we carry you in our hearts. He is survived by his mother San Juana of Eltopia; his wife Maria Del Carmen; his sons, Rafael Jr., Daniel, Jose Luis, Jose Carmen of Eltopia and Gerardo of Salamanca Gto. Mexico. Also susrvived by him are his brothers and sisters: Raul, Rosa, Clemente, Fidel Jr, Ernestina, and Reyes of Eltopia. Elva of Salamanca Gto. Mexico. He had many nieces and nephews. A rosary will be held at Mueller's Greenlee Funeral Home, 1608 W Court St., Pasco on Friday, September 10 at 6:00 p.m., with a viewing from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mass will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Eltopia at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11. Burial will follow at the Eltopia Cemetery.