Maria Minerva "Minnie" Garcia

Maria Minerva "Minnie" Garcia, of Alamo, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at a hospital in McAllen, Texas at the age of 78. Minnie was born on April 20, 1936 to Abel M. Garcia and Eloisa Pena Garcia in Falfurrias, Texas. Minnie was a teacher for 44 years until her retirement. Throughout her career, she taught for La Joya and the McAllen Independent School Districts. Teaching and being a “Nana” was such a joy for her. She loved spending time at the beach and hunting at La Mulada Ranch in Rio Grande City, Texas. Minnie was a hard working woman who instilled this same strong work ethic upon her children and grandchildren whom she was deeply proud of. As Minnie entered into the gates of Heaven, she was reunited with her parents. She leaves behind to cherish her memories her two sons, Martin (Rosalinda) Perez of McAllen, and Jorge (Christina) Perez of Alamo, Texas; three brothers, Arnoldo (Irma) Garcia of Premont, Texas, Lorenzo (Carmen) Garcia of Baytown, Texas and Enrique Garza of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Imelda (Arturo) Hernandez of Falfurrias, Texas and Viola (Robert) McIntyre of Dallas; four grandchildren, Andrea A. Perez, Meagan A. Perez, Christopher D. Perez and Allison E. Perez and numerous nieces and nephews who will all miss her deeply.

The family will be welcoming visitors at the Funeraria Del Angel Howard-Williams in Falfurrias on Friday, May 23, 2014 beginning at 4:00 p.m. with a Funeral Talk at 7:00 p.m.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Howard Williams in Falfurrias.

Entombment will follow at the Premont Cemetery.

Please join us in honoring our loved one, Minnie Garcia, by visiting our memorial website at www.FunerariaDelAngelHWilliams.com.