Socorro "Cora" Garca 79, passed away on August 15, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. Cora was born October 8, 1945 in Dallas, TX to Mr. Manuel Martinez and Mrs. Meliquaidez Martinez, she was the oldest of 5 kids. She attended St. Ann's School in Dallas. Cora married the love of her life on October 28, 1965 to Pete Garca they would have been married 60 years this October.
If you knew Cora she loved the Dallas Cowboys, Elvis Christmas and shopping. She loved decorating and spending time with the kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by both parents, brother, Charlie Martinez and son, Marcos Garca.
Socorro left behind her sister Nancy Martinez, and brothers Manuel Martinez and Henry Martinez, along with husband of 59 years Pete Garca of Grand Prairie, TX, son Alex Garca and wife Tomassa of Arlington, TX, Manuel Garca and wife Kelli Garca of Grand Prairie, Grandchildren Jesse Garca, Nicholas Garca, Jeremy Rios, Alysha Knight, Lauren Anderson, Alyssa Garca, Markie Garca, Cori McCall, Anthony Garca, Alex Booe and Andrew Booe and numerous great grandchildren, cousins nieces and nephews.
Viewing and Rosary will be on Tuesday September 16th from 5 -8 pm. Funeral and Mass will be September 17th at 12:30pm immediately following will be the burial service at 2pm at DFW National Cemetery.
