Gaspar Garcia Jr.

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, and brother, Gaspar Garcia Jr., 66, of Olmito, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 8, 2015 with his family present. He had bravely confronted and fought cancer. He was born May 30, 1948, in Olmito, Texas to the late Gaspar and Maria Garcia. He graduated from San Benito High School in 1967.

Gaspar worked and retired as a truck driver from Los Fresnos Builder Supply, which later became Zarsky’s Lumber Company. An amazing self-taught painter, Gaspar owned his own paint and body shop where he worked every evening with his son to fix and paint many vehicles. Gaspar was a hard worker and provided for all his family, but on Saturday nights, his passion was to dance. He and his wife spent almost every weekend Tejano dancing, whether at El Toro, Gonzalez Ballroom, or La Villita where they met many lifelong friends. Gaspar was the ultimate “Huapango” dancer. He enjoyed making people laugh, having cookouts, eating and being around all his family. He was our Hero.

Gaspar is preceded in death by his parents, Gaspar and Maria Garcia; and his sister, Sara Garcia.

He is survived by the love of his life for almost 45 years, Rebecca; daughter, Gloria Sanchez and husband, Oscar of Olmito; son, Ruben Cortez and wife, Sonia of Brownsville; daughter, Sandra Perales and husband, Juan of Laureles; daughter, Michelle Gonzalez and husband, Jon of La Feria; six grandchildren who made him smile every day, Josh and Jenika Sanchez, Brianna, Ruben III and Marisol Cortez, and Sophia Perales; brothers, Gabriel (Hilda) Garcia, Vidal (Maria Elena) Garcia, and Eleuterio (Francis) Garcia; sisters, Amelia (Richard) Garcia, Rosa Vasquez, Elda (Eddie) Abrego, and Nora (Erasto) Uresti; and numerous nieces, nephews, and family members.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 10, 2015 from 3:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. with a Rosary to be conducted at 7:00p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista.

Mass will be held Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 2:00p.m. at Our Heavenly Father in Olmito, Texas (Corner of Parker and Thomas Cortez), followed by committal service at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Ruben Cortez, Oscar Sanchez, Juan Perales, Jon Gonzalez, Josh Sanchez, Ruben Cortez III, and Jason Garcia.

You may view the obituary of Gaspar Garcia Jr. at www.MeM.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, and mausoleums. 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider.