On December 3, 2025, the community of Calimesa, California, lost a cherished resident with the passing of Rodolfo Garcia at the age of 68. Known for his gentle nature, deep faith, and quiet devotion to family and neighbors, Rodolfo’s unexpected departure has left a lasting sense of loss and reflection among all who were fortunate to know him.
Rodolfo was born in Beaumont in 1957 to immigrant parents and grew up with a strong appreciation for hard work and community, shaped by his involvement in Future Farmers of America at Beaumont High School.
He dedicated 35 years to serving the Inland Empire as a meter reader and field technician for the Southern California Gas Company, where he was respected for his reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to mentoring younger coworkers.
Above all, Rodolfo was a dedicated family man. He and his wife, Maria, shared 45 years of marriage and raised two daughters, later doting on their five grandchildren. Evenings in their Calimesa home were centered around faith, family prayer, and Maria’s homemade tamales—traditions that anchored their lives and extended warmth to all who visited.
A man of simple and heartfelt pleasures, Rodolfo loved daily walks along the Santa Ana River Trail, tending his backyard citrus grove, and sharing its bounty with neighbors. He also enjoyed fishing trips to Big Bear Lake, cultivating prize-winning tomatoes, and volunteering regularly at his parish, St. Francis of Assisi, where he helped organize food drives and community outreach.
Rodolfo Garcia will be remembered as a humble, kind, and steady presence—a man who nurtured both the land and the lives around him. His legacy of faith, generosity, and quiet strength continues to inspire his family, friends, and the Calimesa community he loved so dearly.