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...
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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