Cesar Augusto Garcia Dorantes

Visitation:
Sunday
May 18, 2025
4-8PM

John Krtil Funeral Home
1297 1st Ave
New York, NY 10021


Funeral Mass:
Monday
May 19, 2025
10AM

St. Patrick's Cathedral
5th Ave between 50th/51st Streets
New York, NY 10022


Burial:
Monday
May 19, 2025
12:30PM

Calvary Cemetery
49-02 Laurel Hill Boulevard
Woodside, NY 11377



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Cesar Augusto Garcia Dorantes

Obituary for Cesar Augusto Garcia Dorantes

December 31, 1961 – May 13, 2025

With hearts heavy with sorrow, we announce the passing of Cesar Augusto Garcia Dorantes on May 13, 2025.

Born on December 31, 1961, in Mexico City, and a proud New Yorker for the past eight years, Cesar was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and godfather. His gentle spirit, sharp intellect, and insatiable curiosity left an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Cesar embraced life with a spirit of adventure and a heart full of hope. An avid traveler, he explored the world hand in hand with his beloved wife, dreaming of retiring together in Greece, where sunsets would paint the sky with the promise of their next chapter. His easy-going warmth and infectious optimism drew people to him effortlessly, and his friendship was a gift deeply cherished by those who knew him. To know Cesar was to know kindness, laughter, and a boundless passion for the Lord our God, his Catholic faith, rockets, finance, history, and politics—but above all, his heart belonged to his family. His love for his wife, son, brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews was boundless and unwavering.

Cesar was a man whose faith was not just spoken—it was lived. His heart belonged to God, and his spirit was anchored in the belief that there was a divine purpose guiding his path. He carried the words of Psalm 73:26 close to his heart: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Even in the most challenging moments, his faith never wavered. He would often say, “God is with me. I am not alone.”

Cesar’s resilience was unmatched. Even through the trials of his last year, he faced each challenge with strength and dignity, never once admitting defeat. He saw obstacles not as barriers, but as hurdles he was determined to overcome. His courage inspired everyone around him, and his legacy of kindness, generosity, and relentless optimism will live on in the hearts of all who loved him.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Kathy Awanis Garcia; his beloved son, Carlos; his brothers, Felipe, Victor, Marco, and Jorge; his sisters, Alexandra and Bebba; his sisters and brothers-in-law, and his adored nieces and nephews, who brought him endless pride and joy. Cesar now joins in heaven his parents and his brother, who preceded him. Though his physical presence has left this world, his spirit remains deeply etched in the hearts of his family and friends.

Rest peacefully, Cesar.
Heaven’s doors have welcomed you with open arms, and the world is a little dimmer without your light.
May your soul find eternal serenity, and may your memory continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all who loved you.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made to the Catholic Charities of New York. Your generosity would honor his legacy of compassion and hope for a better world.



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