Teodora Garcia

Teodora Garcia, 90, of Baytown passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 20, 2019. She was born on November 09, 1928 in Taylor, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents Victor Garcia and Maria Guadalupe Sanchez, sister Delfina Juarez, husband Felipe Leal Garcia, sons Santiago Garcia and Felipe Garcia Jr, grandsons Santiago Garcia Jr and Jesse Garcia Jr. She is survived by her brother Vicente Aleman (Amada), children Jesse Garcia (Paula), Mary Mendez (Santos), Elisa Garcia, Estephanie Felipe (Faustino), Juan Garcia (Maria), along with step-children, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Teodora Garcia was beloved by many. She was a loving homemaker whose hobbies included sewing, gardening (she loved her red rose bushes), and cooking (she was well known for her homemade tortillas made from scratch daily). Her home was always filled with family and friends. She never met a stranger, anyone who met her would end up calling her “Wela”. Wela will forever be remembered for her strong-will, kind-spirit, and golden-heart. Her legacy will live on in the lives of many.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Monday, August 26, 2019, at Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, Texas 77521 with a rosary to follow and be recited at 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1124 Beech St., Baytown, Texas 77520. Interment will follow at Cedarcrest Cemetery in Baytown.

Honorary Pallbearers: Vicente Aleman, Jesse Garcia. Pallbearers: Juan Garcia, Angel Garcia, Gonzalo Garcia, Jerry Garcia, John Garcia, Johnathan Garcia, Christian Garcia and Felipe Garcia.