Vicente Omar Garcia

Vicente Omar García nació el 21 de agosto de 1939 en la ciudad de Manta Ecuador en Sudamérica. Falleció en su casa en Sugar Land, Texas, una tranquila tarde del 3 de octubre de 2023. Sus últimos días estuvieron llenos de familiares y amigos que apreciaban y recordaban los días pasados. Fue el último de 8 hijos de su madre Luz María Merchán y su padre Mariano José García. De Mamita y Papito (Mamá y Papá) habló con tanto cariño toda su vida. Sus hermanos y hermanas fueron Eduardo, Apolonia, Amarillis, Elliana, Luis, Vitalia y Belgica (Olivia) García. Olivia y Vicente eran como Peanut Butter y Jelly: siendo los dos últimos hermanos de los ocho, siempre estaban juntos y nunca estaban separados el uno del otro por mucho tiempo. Se casó con una hermosa morena, Mariana García, en 1963. Una de las primeras (DE MUCHAS) promesas que le cumpliría fue “hasta que la muerte nos separe”: estar casado con Mariana durante 60 años hasta su muerte.

Vicente soñaba con emigrar a Estados Unidos con su esposa. A base de dedicación y trabajo duro, obtuvieron su visa y entraron al país El tuvo 29 años. Ahora su sueño era trabajar duro, ganar dinero y formar una familia propia. Dieron la bienvenida a 2 hijos. Vicente y Tania. Vincent fue su sucesor y se aferró a cada palabra de su padre. Tanita era su princesita a la que prometió regalarle Perlas y Oro. En Brooklyn, Nueva York, se fue a trabajar dia tras dia, llueva o haga sol o haya tormenta de nieve, para ganar dinero para su familia. Pronto eso no fue suficiente: quería más. Puso sus ojos en Houston TX porque Nueva York no era lo suficientemente adecuada para criar hijos. Entonces él y Mariana pusieron otro listón... otro sueño. Se mudaron a Houston en 1990. Utilizó sus habilidades de mecánico industrial para conseguir un trabajo en Hendee Enterprises. Su conocimiento fue utilizado y apreciado aquí. Se convirtió en un empleado leal durante muchos años. Su pasión era ser la cabeza de una familia de la que pudiera estar orgulloso. Emanaba justicia, lealtad hacia quienes amaba y siempre nos enseñó a “simplemente hacer lo correcto”, a no guardar rencores y al “sigue pa’lante”.

Le sobreviven su esposa Mariana García, su hijo Vicente García y su esposa Yvette García, su hija Tania Camacho y su esposo José Camacho; Nietos, Christian García, Evan Rivera, David Rivera, Catalina García, Natalia García, Sergio, Nicolás y Alexander Camacho. Además, ¡amigos de la familia que eran verdaderamente familia!

Vicente Omar Garcia was born on August 21, 1939 in the city of Manta Ecuador in South America. He passed away in his home in Sugar Land Texas one graceful afternoon on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. His final days were filled with family and friends cherishing and reminiscing on days past. He was the last of eight children born to his mother Luz Maria Merchan and father Mariano Jose Garcia. He talked about Mamita and Papito (Mom and Dad) with such fondness all his life. His brothers and sisters were Eduardo, Apolonia, Amarillis, Elliana, Luis, Vitalia and Belgica (Olivia) Garcia. Olivia and Vicente were like Peanut Butter and Jelly – being the last two siblings of the eight; they were always together and never far apart from each other for too long. He married a beautiful brunette Mariana Garcia in 1963. One of the first (OF MANY) promises he would keep to her was “until death do us part”-being married to Mariana for 60 years until his death.

Vicente dreamed about migrating to the United States with his wife. Through dedication and hard work, they obtained their visa and entered the country at the age of 29. Now their dream was to work hard, earn money and start a family of their own. They welcomed two children. Vincent and Tania. Vincent was his successor and clung to his father's every word. Tanita was his little princess he promised to gift Pearls and Gold too. In Brooklyn, New York, he left to work, rain or shine or snowstorm, to make money for his family. Soon, that was not enough - he wanted more. He set his eyes on Houston, Texas because New York was not suitable enough to raise children. Therefore, he and Mariana set another bar...another dream. They moved to Houston in 1990. He used his Industrial Mechanic skills to land a job at Hendee Enterprises. His knowledge was utilized and appreciated here. He became a loyal employee for many years. His passion was to be the head of a family he could be proud of. He emanated justice, loyalty to those he loved and always taught us to “just do the right thing”; do not hold grudges and “sigue pa’lante”.

He is survived by his wife, Mariana Garcia; his son, Vicente Garcia and his wife Yvette Garcia; his daughter Tania Camacho and her husband Jose Camacho; his grandchildren, Christian Garcia, Evan Rivera, David Rivera, Catalina Garcia, Natalia Garcia, Sergio, Nicholas and Alexander Camacho. Also, family friends that were truly family!

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the chapel at Earthman Southwest Funeral Home, 12555 South Kirkwood Road in Stafford, with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 7 at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel at Earthman Southwest Funeral Home, 12555 South Kirkwood Road in Stafford.

The Rite of Committal will follow, via funeral procession to Morton Cemetery in Richmond.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with his family at www.earthmansouthwest.com.