Guadalupe "Lupe" Marquez Garcia

Lupe was born on July 28, 1942, in Austin, Texas, to parents Remijio Marquez, Sr. and Beatrice Sanchez Marquez Vargas. She was a loving mother, abuela, bisabuela, sister, aunt, and friend to many.

Lupe had a heart that was spirit-filled with unconditional love and kindness. Her life was a true testament to a God-fearing prayer warrior. She loved her family and truly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be remembered for her passion for sharing the Gospel of Christ and planting the seed of salvation, for her spirit of servitude and gift giving, finally for her beautiful smile and infectious laughter. She will also be remembered for her outstanding 30 plus years of service with the Austin Independent School District.

She is preceded in death by her father, Remijio Marquez, Sr.; her mother, Beatrice Sanchez Marquez Vargas; her sisters, Victoria M. Espinoza, and Elena M. Villarreal; her brother Marcos Marquez; and her daughter, Esther Marie Gonzales.

She is survived by her children; daughters Christina Grady (Woodrow); Mary Lupe Gonzales (Shawn); Michelle Williams (Angelo); Melinda De La Cruz; and sons, Jesse Gonzales, Jr. (Theresa), Jesus C. Garcia, Jr. (Lori). She was blessed with 21 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings; brothers, Remijio (Dolly), Antonio Marquez, Mario Marquez, and sister, Mary Sylvia Marquez.

Friends are cordially invited to the visitation with the family from 6-8pm, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, and a Celebration of Life service starting at 11am on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 N Interstate Hwy 35, Pflugerville, TX 78660. A reception for family and friends will follow at the Salinas Event Center, 1900 E. Howard Lane, Bldg. 5, in Pflugerville.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Brookdale Lakeway, Total Care 2 You, AMADA, and Austin Hospice for the care and compassion they showed our mother in her final days.

The family would also like to thank all family and friends for your loving thoughts and prayers.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in honor of our mother to Austin Hospice.