Elia will be lovingly remembered by her family and all those whose lives she touched. Her memory will live on through the love she shared with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family.
Elia was preceded in death by her husband, Agapito U. Garcia; her former husband, Manuel L. Garcia Jr.; her daughter, Sally Retiz; her granddaughter, Melaine L. Garcia; and her parents, Conrad and Concepcion Soliz.
She is survived by her loving children, Elia Garcia Priestley and her husband, George C. Priestley; Manuel L. Garcia III; Gloria Reyes; Robert S. Garcia; and Reuben S. Garcia.
She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Rachel Louise Carrillo Garcia Fuller and her husband, James Fuller Jr.; Alexandra L. Carrillo and her husband, Domingo Mendez; Concepcion L. Carrillo; Agapito L. Carrillo; Michelle Garcia; Margarita Retiz; Carlos Hernandez; Roger Garcia and his wife, Vanessa Garcia; Vanessa Alonzo and her husband Jeremiah Alonzo; and Reuben Garcia Jr.
Her legacy continues through her beloved great-grandchildren: Melaine Lee Fuller; Logan James Fuller; Selene Valentine Mendez; Freya Naveen Cisneros; Gabriella Madrigal; Juan Angel Madrigal; Mileena Madrigal; Daniel Madrigal; Cristian Hernandez; Julian Hernandez; Melody Violet Reyes; Serenidy Jasmine Reyes; Esai Tanner Garcia; Elon Texas Garcia; Edan True Garcia; Jonny Alonzo; Lili Alonzo; and Abigail Alonzo.
Elia is also survived by her siblings, Mario Soliz and Zulema (Sue) Huerta; her nieces, Carol Puente, Chris Bosquez and Jennifer Luke; and her nephew, Carlos Soliz, along with numerous extended family members and loved ones.
Though Elia will be deeply missed, the love she gave and the memories she created will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. Her family will continue to honor her life and cherish the special bond they shared with her.
May Elia S. Garcia rest in eternal peace. Her memory will live on through the generations of family she leaves behind and the love that will never fade.
Visitation will be held at Funeraria Del Angel Trevino Funeral Home, 2525 Palo Alto Rd, San Antonio, TX 78211, US, on October 25, 2026, from 4:00 pm to Midnight with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be held there on October 26, 2026, at 10:00 with a light gathering at the funeral home immediately following the services.
Services will conclude at the funeral home.
