About Rick Garcia
Lived 1956 – 2026 (aged 69). Rick Garcia was an American lGBTQ rights activist.
Rick Garcia (September 15, 1956 – January 12, 2026) was an American LGBTQ activist known primarily for his work in Chicago and for LGBTQ acceptance within the Roman Catholic Church. As a co-founder of Equality Illinois, he advocated for equal treatment and social justice for the LGBTQ community.
Biography Garcia was born on September 15, 1956, to parents of Spanish descent He also spent time living in New York City. He continued to work with the organization until 2010.
Personal and later life Garcia, who was a devout Catholic, in New York City in the 1980s.
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Who was Rick Garcia?
American LGBTQ activist (1956–2026)
When was Rick Garcia born?
Rick Garcia was born on 15 September 1956 in St. Louis.
When did Rick Garcia die?
Rick Garcia died on 12 January 2026.
What was Rick Garcia's occupation?
Rick Garcia was a lGBTQ rights activist.
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Rick Garcia was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rick Garcia. https://biography.guide/rick-garcia/
MLA: "Rick Garcia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rick-garcia/.
Chicago: "Rick Garcia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rick-garcia/.
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