Rosa R. Garcia
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Alto Bonito - Rosa R. Garcia, 94 went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 11 th 2022. Born to the late Ruperto and Prudencia Rodriguez on August 30 th 1927, in Mathis, TX. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She married her husband Jose in 1945 and after over 61 years of marriage were blessed to share a large and loving family. She was a devout Catholic who attended Holy Family Catholic Church in La Grulla, TX. She was a great cook and baker, well known for her amazing empanadas and pan de Polvo. She was the life of the party and never met a stranger. She loved to dance and enjoyed Conjunto music.
Rosa is survived by her 5 sons and 1 daughter Noe (Blanca) Felix (Alicia), Eliberto (Janie), Eleazar (Dalia), Elijio (Ana), Angelica (Arnulfo) Correa, her daughter-in-law Linda, sister Blanca Alicia, 21 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, caregivers Manuelita and Chiquilin, and her beloved pet Palomita. Rosa is preceded in death by her husband Jose, son Rogelio, daughter baby Maria, daughters-in-law Edna and Graciela, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters.
A viewing will be held at Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX on Friday, July 15 th 2022, from 4 PM to 8 PM with a Rosary at 6 PM. Viewing continues Saturday, July 16 th 2022, from 8 AM to 9:30 AM with a procession to Holy Family Catholic Church in La Grulla, TX where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM, and the interment at Solis Cemetery in La Grulla, TX at 11 AM.