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Margarita Maria Garcia, 99, passed away peacefully and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on July 4, 2024. Devoted to her family, she lived her life as a loving and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She was born to Juan and Juanita Rodriguez on October 18, 1924 in Asherton, Texas, as one of five children – with her two older brothers, David Rodriguez and Carlos Rodriguez, and her two younger sisters, Maria “Susie” Drye and Lucy Leach. In 1949, she married the love of her life, Rafael, and together, they started a family, raising their four children in South Texas. Margarita traveled the world, hand in hand with her beloved husband by her side. Throughout her journey, she was undoubtedly instrumental within the family and cherished friendships, both near and abroad. Her time spent overseas only strengthened relationships. Through it all, she always found a way to enjoy her favorite past-times: cooking, dancing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Margarita loved life and overcame obstacles that ultimately defined her character. She had a heart of gold and unrelenting courage that brought optimism and hope to the foundation of our family. Her wealth of wisdom, profound faith, and compassion for others will be greatly missed. Margarita truly embodied her role as the family matriarch and quintessential grandmother we all cherished. Her life, her love, and her legacy will endure for years to come. Margarita is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Juanita Rodriguez, brothers, David Rodriguez and Carlos Rodriguez, and sisters Maria “Susie” Drye and Lucy Leach. She is now reunited with her husband, Rafael Garcia, and son, Jose “Joe” F. Garcia. She is survived by her sons, Rudolfo “Rudy” Garcia and wife Suzanne Garcia, John Garcia and wife Carolyn Garcia, daughter, Christina Garcia, daughter-in-law, Rachel Grimes, grandchildren, Casandra Castro and husband, Zaqueo “Zaq” Castro, Mikaela Garcia, Shane Garcia and wife, Elizabeth “Liz” Garcia, Brandon Garcia and wife, Laura Garcia, Matthew Garcia and wife, Ashley Garcia, LaRén Garcia, Nicklaus Garcia and wife, Bekka Garcia, great grandchildren, Gabriella Castro, Micah Garcia, Kaitlyn Lopez, Josiah Garcia, Gavin Lopez, Caleb Castro, Adrian Villarreal, Destiny Villarreal, Caleb Garcia, Leslie Villarreal, Sophia Garcia, Guy Palmer, Vincent Palmer, Isaac Garcia, and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Margarita Maria Garcia

October 18, 1924 - July 4, 2024