Bladimir Garcia, 35, Devoted Fianc�e & Father

He was born March 10, 1977 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Bladimir came to Lorain when he was one. He moved to Orlando in 2003.

Bladimir received his Hair Stylist certificate from The Paul Mitchell School. He was working in a barbershop. He worked in the construction trades. He was an athlete, he enjoyed playing baseball, golf, bowling and darts.

He will be dearly missed by his fiancée of 15 years Andrea Rivera of Orlando; his sons Xavier Antonio and Gianni Juel Garcia both at home; his father Raul Garcia, and step mother Rosie Garcia both of Lorain; his mother Alba Garcia and step father Angel L. Latimer both of Lorain; sisters Kathy and Mari Garcia both of Lorain; brother Raul Garcia, Jr. of Orlando; step brother Jorge L. Villegas of Lorain; grandmother Esther Diaz of Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grand parents Efrain Ortiz, Onofra Santiago and Ramon Ramirez.

His family will receive friends Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM in the Principe de Paz Lutheran Church 1607 East 31st Street, Lorain. His funeral service will be there Saturday at 10 AM. deacon Luis Calderas and Reverend Max Perez of the House of Praise, Lorain will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.