Francisco Garcia, most commonly known as Frank or Kiko, 80, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Frank was born on May 11, 1945 in Acala, Texas to Luz and Leopoldo Del Rio, and adopted by Felix Garcia and Calletana Loera. Frank married Maria Socorro Rodriguez on December 16, 1967, after meeting at Farah Factory. They shared 58 years of marriage.
Frank is survived by his wife Maria Garcia and their children Maria Elena Chavez, Ana Teresa Garcia, Luz Patricia Zaborowski, Francisco Javier Garcia, and Susan Francis Garcia along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He retired from Levi’s Strauss after many years of service and went on to work at The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Canine Academy.
All services will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026. Visitation will be from 8:30 am - 9:30 am with a vigil at 9:30 am at Funeraria del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Ave. El Paso, Texas 79903; funeral mass will follow at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3729 Hueco Ave, El Paso, TX 79903.
He will be greatly missed and remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, sports fanatic, collector, jokester, great cook and cancer survivor. To honor his memory and love of sports, you’re welcome to wear your favorite sports apparel.
