Dr. Raul Retana Garcia

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Raul Retana Garcia (age 97)

Dr. Raul Garcia, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed peacefully at home among his children on September 12, 2022. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine in 1949 and in 1960 established a thriving practice in Family Medicine in Vienna, VA. He was well regarded in his community and was a founding member of the Fairfax Medical Society.

He was preceded in death by his son Eddie and wife Dolores. He is survived by his second wife, Raquel, his children Paul, Veronica and Laura, nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Money and King Funeral Home in Vienna, VA on September 20 between 5 – 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Vienna, VA on September 21 at 11 AM with burial to follow at Fairfax Memorial Park. The online guestbook is available at www.moneyandking.com

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  1. If you grew up in Vienna in the 60’s or 70’s you most likely would have experienced Dr Garcia’s kind, calm demeanor when helping his patients. We had the pleasure of growing up across the streets from the Garcia’s and I remember many times when someone in the neighborhood had an emergency Dr Garcia was the first person called. When I was living out west and had a fairly serious accident where my hand was caught in the boom on a forklift, My Mom wanted me to come home so Dr Garcia could assess my hand, stitches etc. He was a wonderful man, competent doctor with a great family. God bless him.

  2. Dr. Garcia was such a kind and sweet man. Having grown up across the street from the Garcia family during my elementary school years , I have vividly clear memories of the enthusiastic greeting I got from Dr. Garcia every time I came over to see Eddie or the girls. If he answered the door, I would be greeted with a big hug followed by “Hello, Maria! Come to the casba with me!” If he was in another room, he would call out kindly “Hello, Maria!”
    When I inadvertently stepped on a broken coke bottle, he stitched my foot. I was terrified of getting stitches, but he talked to me throughout the process , distracting me so I didn’t feel a thing. He was a great doctor and a wonderful man.
    My deepest sympathy ,
    Maria (Keilty) O’Brien

  3. Dear Paul, Veronica and Laura,
    I like so many was fortunate enough to have had your dad as my Dr. He always was so kind and gentle in his approach to his patients that you never feared going to the Doctor. He lived a long and productive life and I know that will comfort you with his passing.
    Sincerely,
    Mary Lyons East

  4. Dear Paul, Veronica and Laura,
    I like so many was fortunate enough to have had your dad as my Dr. He always was so kind and gentle in his approach to his patients that you never feared going to the Doctor. He lived a long and productive life and I know that will comfort you with his passing.
    Sincerely,
    Mary Lyons East

  5. To the Garcia Family,

    I can not express how deep my sympathy is for the loss of this very special man you called dad, grandfather, great grandfather and husband. He was so very kind, warm, caring and giving. He also had the most wonderful hug for me every time I saw him. He had a way of always making you feel welcomed and enjoyed your company. I remember his smile that beamed so bright. Dr Garcia loved to laugh and he had a great sense of humor and always made me laugh. I have so many memories spanning many years that I will always cherish. I feel so blessed to have them. But most of all he loved his family and was gladly there for each and every one. When the whole very large family gathered he enjoyed every chaotic minute! How do you say goodby to someone who made the sun shine brighter? Someone who had a rare loving gift of making the world a better place by just knowing him. Life will never be the same with him gone but I know he is smiling down from heaven and will watch over you, his so loved family.

    With my deepest sorrow and love,
    Karen Zell


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