Antonia Garcia Welch

Antonia (Toni to friends), was born in Estivilla, Valencia, Spain on January 16,1931. One of 10 children, she was the youngest daughter of Jose Garcia and Encarnacion Gallardo and was raised in the town of Torres Torres, Valencia. The family lived through hard times during the Spanish Civil War and the children worked hard to help keep the family fed. Mom’s stories of picking oranges and olives as a youngster showed her incredible work ethic even as a child.

Mom met the love of her life (Raymond Welch) while living with her brother Juan in Barcelona. They married September 5, 1957. Soon Ray was shipped stateside and Toni’s journey as a military wife began. Their postings began in Orleans, France and ended in San Antonio, Texas when Ray retired from the military.

Toni had so many talents, among them sewing, crocheting and knitting. All of her children, grandchildren and friends have a multitude of scarves. Her love language was food and she enjoyed feeding family, friends, and neighbors with her amazing culinary skills.

Mom loved her Bingo and played it as often as she could. Our family gatherings included games which always ended with her playing on all teams!

Toni had a soft spot for animals (which she passed on to her children) and raised/rescued many a stray.

Toni is survived by her daughters, Encarnation Fulcher (Col. Tim Fulcher), Theresa Fuelling (Rick Fuelling), Patricia Gomez, and Marlene Welch. Toni was a loving Yaya to Elizabeth Fulcher, John Fulcher, Travis Fuelling (Mary), Katelyn Jaworowski (Brandon), Bonnie Fuelling, Anthony Gomez, Melissa McCutcheon (Terence), Amanda Daughety (Shane) and a great grandmother to Lucia and Henry Fuelling and Kayleigh and Hayes Diehl.

St. Monica’s Catholic Church

501 North Street

Converse, Texas 78109

Memorial Mass, Friday, July 7th, 2023, 11:00 am

Celebration of Life immediately following in

St. Monica’s parish hall

Inurnment in Torres Torres Valencia Spain.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidechampions.com for the Welch family.