Born on December 29, 1937 in Three Rivers, Texas, she grew up in Hebbronville, Texas and graduated from nursing school in Laredo, Texas. While living in Laredo, she met and married Federico R. Garcia, Jr. They moved to San Antonio, Texas after their two children, Carla and Fred, were born. Eva worked her entire life at Methodist Hospital, in Labor and Deliver, helping bring newborns into the world. She retired in 2000 after 33 years of service. After her husband passed away in 2011, Eva spent her final 13 years with Adan Ramos. Together, they blended families and enjoyed life in both San Antonio and Corpus Christi until his passing in January 2026.
Eva is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Fred Garcia, Jr.; beloved son, Fred Garcia, III; longtime companion, Adan Ramos, Sr.; parents, Conse Serna, Sr. and Oralia Ybanez Serna; brother, Conse, Serna, Jr.
Eva is survived by daughter and son in law, Carla and Tom Bowers, Sr.; grandchildren, Jackie Bowers; Stephanie (Jake) Trevino; Thomas (Leci) Bowers, Jr.; great grandchildren, Lacey Elrod; Marley Trevino; Gianna Bowers. Ramos Family: Marta and Roy (Smitty) Dennis; Adan Ramos, Jr.; Erica, Ryan and Adalynn McElroy; Aaron Sweatt; sisters: Elma Serna; Oriana Serna; Norma Wardlow; beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Pallbearers: Thomas Bowers, Sr.; Thomas Bowers, Jr.; Jake Trevino; Marley Trevino; Eric Veliz and Adam Veliz.
Honorary pallbearers: Roy (Smitty) Dennis; Adan Ramos, Jr.; Ryan McElroy; Aaron Sweatt.
Visitation: Funeraria Del Angel Roy Akers, 515 North Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78205. Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 5:00pm-9:00pm with the Rosary prayed from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Food and drinks will be provided.
Viewing: St. Luke's Catholic Church, 4603 Manitou Dr., San Antonio, TX 78228. Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 9:30am-10:00am followed by the Funeral Mass from 10:00am-11:00am.
Burial: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209 from 11:30am-12:00pm.
Reception: Following the services, a reception will follow at Roy Akers Funeral Home, 515 North Main Ave., SA,TX 78205. Food and drinks will be provided.
