Graduating with a B.S. from University of Houston, Rick flourished in his professional career as a Forensics Director: specializing in expert testimonies. Rick fulfilled his entrepreneurial dreams by opening his own successful businesses. In his spare time, Rick enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, traveling the world and listening to all genres of music.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Elias Ortega; grandmother, Angelita Garcia; grandfather, Richard Y. Garcia; mother-in-law, Maria Teresa Henson; and close cousin, Robert Benavides Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Valeria Garcia; two sons, Christian and Lennox Garcia; parents, Richard & Elsa Garcia; grandmother, Annie Ortega; brother, Luke Garcia and wife Ashley; sister, Sarah Garcia; sister-in-law, Ada Lira; brother-in-law, Randy Henson; father-in-law, Terry Henson; sister-in-law, Jamie Henson; nephews, Josiah Villareal, Aiden Doty, Matthew Doty, Robert Doty; nieces, Emma Garcia, Liliana Garnelo, Juliette Garcia, Gracelynn Henson, and Stella Garcia; along with a multitude of loving close family members.
Rick’s immeasurable energy and contagious fun-loving nature has created a void in the hearts of all who have been graced by knowing him.
A visitation for Richard will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039. A funeral will occur Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039. A graveside will occur Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at Forest Park Westheimer, 12800 Westheimer Rd, Houston, Texas 77077.
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