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Humberto Joel Garcia, Jr., 86, of San Antonio, TX fondly referred to as “Bo” by family and friends, entered into eternal rest on May 2, 2023. He passed away peacefully in San Antonio, TX surrounded by his family. Humberto was born in San Antonio, TX to Humberto, Sr. and Guadalupe V. Garcia. He grew up with his sister, Sylvia, brother, Hector and half-siblings, Robert and Rudy. As a teen, he matured quickly assuming responsibility to help his mother provide for the family, due to his father passing at an early age. He joined the United States Navy at the age of 17. He was stationed in Japan and the Philippines and served for four years. Upon returning to the United States, he attended San Antonio College and applied for a position as a clerk at the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), now known as Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In his assignment to the Production Department, Humberto took great interest in working with real estate appraisals. He was offered the opportunity to be trained as an appraiser and obtain his license. With encouragement from his supervisor and mentors, he and his family moved to St. Louis, Missouri for this training opportunity that was the catalyst to his real estate career. Humberto became the chief appraiser in the San Antonio Area HUD office, overseeing both residential and multifamily appraisals and served as a key part of the team making recommendations for HUD insured loans. Humberto was known for the partnerships he formed with the mortgage, banking and development community. He was invited to speak at key industry meetings about products offered by HUD to help further housing and community development. He was honored by several real estate associations for his partnership and contributions to their industry. Humberto earned the highest-level appraiser license as a state Certified General Appraiser and was a Texas Real Estate Broker. Humberto retired from HUD with over 40 years of government service. He quickly formed and started his own appraisal and brokerage service, Bogar’s Real Estate Services. With the assistance of his daughter Lisa, his business thrived and was supported by the mortgage and banking industry as well as many private individuals. After 13 years, Humberto made the decision to close his business in order to care full time for his wife. In 1958, Humberto saw Guadalupe Perez across the room at a dance in San Antonio, TX and she “caught his eye.” He asked her to dance and for her phone number. He repeated the number several times as they danced to memorize it. They fell in love and married on December 12, 1959. Within 9 months, they had started a family complete with Christina Louise and Lisa Ann. As a family, Humberto and Guadalupe placed priority in spending time with their extended family, caring for their aging parents, focusing on their children’s education and attending church and bible study. Humberto and Guadalupe served as godparents to 13 godchildren through baptism and sought to remain present in their lives. Being a responsible, loving and dependable husband and father was of utmost importance to Humberto and he certainly did not disappoint when it came to wholeheartedly loving, providing for and placing his family first. He was a planner and took great care of anything he owned or for which he was responsible. It was maintained, clean, crisp, timely and in order. Humberto enjoyed meeting others and made acquaintances on a daily basis. He captured their attention by saying something funny and loved to give people nicknames. Family and friends looked up to Humberto and sought his assistance with filing taxes, protesting property tax values, writing letters and domestic matters. He loved helping others and was ready to be of service. Humberto was blessed with his communication skills and seeking a way to make a connection with others. He knew exactly what to say and he always said it so well. He was known by his family and friends for his wisdom, reasonableness and calm demeanor. His wisdom included his love of God and his constant acknowledgment that he could see the hand of God throughout his life. He touched many lives, gave us many wonderful memories, was dearly loved and never to be forgotten. Humberto is survived by daughters, Christina Hinojosa and her spouse, Felipe and Lisa Enriquez and friend, Yolanda Jung, his sister, Sylvia Garcia of Corpus Christi, TX and Hector Garcia and his wife Sylvia, and half sibling Robert Garcia and his wife Hortencia, along several nieces and nephews and godchildren. He was preceded in passing by his wife, Guadalupe P. Garcia, his parents, Guadalupe and Humberto Garcia and half sibling, Rudy Garcia. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels on Cherry Ridge Dr. from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, with Rosary at 7:00 PM. Funeral mass will be on Friday, May 19, 2023 at St. Jose Sanchez del Rio Catholic Church on 21140 Gathering Oak at 10 AM. Interment to follow funeral mass at 11:30 AM at Mission Park Retama at 15940 Lookout Road. Those who prefer an option to flowers, donations to honor Humberto’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jose Sanchez del Rio Catholic Church.

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Humberto Joel Garcia Jr.

September 19, 1936 - May 2, 2023