An Interview with Joe Arce on the History of Primitivo Garcia

An Interview with Joe Arce on the History of Primitivo Garcia

The Garcia family is extremely grateful to Joe Arce and all of his hard work throughout the years as well as his contributions in sharing the legacy of our beloved Primitivo Garcia. 25 years ago he did a 2 part televised story on Fox 4 News and brought back...
50 years later, celebrating Tivo Garcia’s life

50 years later, celebrating Tivo Garcia’s life

Edie R. Lambert A half-century ago this month, a young immigrant valiantly saved two lives. It cost him his own. In observance of the 50th anniversary of his selfless gallantry, Kansas Citians will celebrate his life at the school named for him on the city’s Westside....
Immigrant hero remembered in upcoming celebration

Immigrant hero remembered in upcoming celebration

November 9, 2017      Jesus Lopez-Gomez Slain Mexican savior Primitivo “Tivo” Garcia will be honored at a celebration later this month. On the 50th anniversary of his murder, the Primitivo Garcia Elementary School will host a festival remembering the man. Among the...
Remembering the legacy of a true hero, Primitivo Garcia

Remembering the legacy of a true hero, Primitivo Garcia

BY DEBRA DECOSTER In-depth report – A Three Part Series  It was fate that Primitivo Garcia’s life crossed with Margaret Kindermann’s life in the fall of 1967. This month marks 50 years that have passed since that fateful night when Garcia’s quick thinking saved...
Mattie Rhodes Center honors Primitivo Garcia

Mattie Rhodes Center honors Primitivo Garcia

The Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery is excited to announce the 2nd Annual CHICANO VOICE exhibition. Primitivo “Tivo” Garcia is one of the exceptional individuals who demonstrated selfless commitment over the course of his lifetime. The Chicano Voice Exhibit which opens...
Forever a Hero

Forever a Hero

Nearly 50 years later, Primitivo Garcia is still a hero for the ages BY DONALD BRADLEY dbradley@kcstar.com Family photos hang in the home of Marlo Kindermann in her small California town. Among them is a picture of a Kansas City man she never met. Primitivo Garcia,...
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