Delfino V. Garcia

He was preceded in death by his wife, Minerva Mendoza Garcia; son, Xavier Louis Garcia; brothers, Antonio Garcia and Concepcion Garcia; sisters, Irene Ramirez and Ramona Resendez.

Del is survived by his children, Victor M Garcia (Mira), Gerard S. Garcia (Carla), Sylvia G. Casas (Roberto), Adrian Garcia and daughter-in-law, Sylvia Garcia; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; his sister, Blanca Medina.

Del was born in La Union, New Mexico to Alejandro D. Garcia and Nicolasa V. Garcia on October 30, 1928. He was the oldest of 6 siblings. He grew up in Canutillo, Texas. After graduation he joined the

United States Air Force.

Del made the Air Force his career and retired with 21 years of service to his country. He was awarded numerous medals and awards including the Air Force Commendation Medal and the National Defense Service Medal for his service in Vietnam. Del also retired after 20 years from the US Postal Service.

Del was a strong man of faith and family. He was a devout Catholic who served his parishes as a lay reader and President of St. Vincent de Paul. He also loved attending 9:45 am mass at Guadalupe Catholic Church and loved listening to the choir every Sunday. He was awarded the Lumine Gentium (Light of the World) Award presented by the Bishop Most Reverend Gregory Aymond on June 6, 2007. He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans, Post 1805. In August 2008, Del received the Honor of Legion of the Order of St. Sebastian at the Catholic War Veterans National Convention in Michigan.

Del loved working on “The Ranch” where he flew his flag proudly every day. He enjoyed “workdays” with his sons and grandchildren. He and Minnie created a beautiful place where the family gathers on holiday and weekends to enjoy good BBQ, music, fireworks, birthday parties and lots of love and laughter. A tradition that will live on.

Visitation 5:00 pm on April 18, 2021 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress Avenue, followed by the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 pm. Unfortunately, due to Covid, Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be limited to immediate family.

Funeral Mass 10:30 am on April 19, 2021 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church,1206 E. 9th Street. Interment will follow at Santa Maria Cemetery, Pflugerville, Texas.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Eric and Andrew Garcia, Robert, David and Matthew Casas and nephew, Michael E. Serna.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1206 East 9th Street Austin, TX 78702 www.olgaustin.org

“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains.”