Claudio Martinez Garcia

Claudio is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Silvia Margarita Garcia;

sons, Claudio Garcia III and Jaime Adrian Garcia; grandson, Noah James Garcia;

granddaughter, Evy Victoria Olaya Garcia; siblings, Hilda Irene, Elsa Idalia, and

Marco Antonio Garcia Martinez, and numerous nephews, nieces, and extended

family. He was preceded in death by his parents Claudio C. Garcia and Josefa

Martinez Garcia.

Claudio was born on March 30, 1951 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. He moved to

Houston, TX at the age of 18 where he began his career of welding, working along

side his grandfather and father. He met Silvia at the age of 21 and would go on to

have 2 sons, Claudio and Jaime. Claudio retired after a 44 year career as a welder/

pipe fitter at the age of 62. Claudio was a wonderful and devoted husband, father,

and grandfather and teacher. He always taught us to stand tall, be proud, and

know ourselves in all situations and supported us all throughout the many

accomplishments and difficulties of our lives. He was a man of few words but

significant actions. A man of little rest and hard work. He always seen working

around the house; doing yard work, car maintenance, cleaning and walking at the

park. When resting he enjoyed watching tv with his wife or listening to music

from the likes of The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. His greatest

accomplishment was being a grandfather and took extreme pride in his two

grandchildren. Abuelo, as he was called was dearly loved by his grand kids. He

enjoyed taking them to school, spending every minute possible with them, and

spoiling them.

With respect to his wishes, Claudio is to be cremated and brought home with no

memorial service.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelhoustonN.com for the Garcia family.