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GARCIA Surrounded by family and friends, Rudolph R. Garcia went to meet his creator, Jesus Christ early Friday morning after a fast but brief battle with cancer at the age of 83. He is preceded in death by his parents Alfredo Garcia and Rosa Garcia from Corpus Christi, Texas where he was born and raised. He passed away on August 28 the same day his mother, Rosa, passed away. He is survived by his caring and loving wife of 62 years, Minnie A. Garcia. Also two sisters Alice Garza and Beatrice Gill both of Corpus Christi Mr. Garcia is survived by six children; Sylvia L. Croley, Rudolph A. Garcia, Sandra A. Carrillo David, Joel M. Nicky Garcia Frances, Belinda G. Galindo Armando and Deborah A. Charlton Keith; grandchildren and pallbearers Charles H. Large II, David Anthony Carrillo, Leana R. Carrillo, Joshua R. Rodriguez, Jonathan W. Galindo, Jacob G. Galindo, Joel W. Garcia and Kayla D. Charlton. Mr. Garcia was born in Corpus Christi, Texas November 30, 1925. He joined the Army when he was 19 years old and was wounded in Germany during W.W. II. He was a P.O.W. and M.I.A. soldier and highly decorated as a result receiving the Purple Heart Medal, Bronze Service Star, European African Middle and Eastern Theatre Medal, American Theatre Medal. He devoted his life to his 6 children and 8 grandchildren and his wife. He had the biggest heart touching many life's with his generosity and loving kindness. Never did he speak a harsh word – nothing but positive spirits always. His hobbies were baseball, fishing, and the love of his life was his trade, auto and aircraft mechanics. During his illness he touched every nurse and doctor with his nobility and humbling character. He always thought of his fellowman first before himself. His family knows he is at peace with the Lord; Resting and celebrating his commission in Heaven with the loved ones already departed. He was a "rare" gentleman from his generation. He will be missed but his Spirit and Loving Kindness will be on Earth until we all meet again. The family will honor his Spirit with Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock, My Fortress, and my Savior; My God is my rock, in which I find protection. He is my shield, the strength of my salvation and my stronghold. Services Visitation will begin on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. with a rosary/prayer service to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church with a procession from the funeral home. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park South. For personal acknowledgment you may sign the guest book at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section.

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Rudolph R. Garcia

November 30, 1925 - August 28, 2009