Miguel Garcia-Rondon, age 67, of Ames, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019, of injuries sustained in a car accident in Madrid, Iowa.
A Celebration of Miguel's Life will be held in the spring. Condolences may be expressed online at www.amesmonument.com.
Born January 20, 1952, in Camaguey, Cuba, Miguel was one of fourteen children born to Timoteo and Juana (Rondon-Basulto) Garcia Conseugra. He grew up in Cuba and in 1980, came to the United States. He lived in Wisconsin and Minnesota before making his home in Ames. Miguel married Katherine Penkava on August 17, 2002, and settled in Nevada, Iowa, where he was employed at Buckaroos, Inc. In 2012, the couple moved back to Ames.
Miguel enjoyed fishing, golfing, and playing pool. His family, especially his five grandchildren, was his main priority.
Survivors include his wife, Katherine; two daughters, Mercedes (Ashley) Garcia-Rondon of Dubuque, and Joanna (Michael Matlage) Garcia-Rondon of Ames; five grandchildren, Aria Garcia-Rondon, Waylon Matlage, Roman Garcia-Rondon, Jackson Matlage, and River Garcia-Rondon; and one sister.
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