Manuel V. Garcia, 100 years old, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Manuel was born on June 22, 1919 in Marfa, TX to Concepcion Valenzuela and Jose Garcia. On September 30, 1945 he married Emiliana Rodriguez, they were married for 50 years. They moved to Midland from Marfa in May of 1949. They raised seven children. He was a devoted Catholic, prayed his rosary everyday and prayed for everyone. He enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers. He worked in construction and the City of Midland for 30 years.
Manuel is preceded in death by his wife, grand-daughter, parents and 6 siblings. He is survived by his seven children; daughters: Ida Lopez, Maria Guzman, Gracie Campos, Sofia Zarate and Cruz Garcia; sons: Ruben Garcia and Samuel Garcia, 19 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive family and friends for a Visitation at Ellis Funeral Home from 9 AM to 9 PM Sunday, February 9, 2020. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 2 PM Monday, February 10, 2020 with a Burial to follow at Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
Pallbearers:
Joseph Garza,
Michael Garza,
Manuel Guzman,
Anthony Valdez,
Shawn Garcia,
Elijah Jacquez
Honorary Pallbearers:
Caleb Campos,
Jonathan Garcia
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