Raul Acosta Garcia

Raul Garcia grew up in Marathon, TX, playing football and basketball and spending his summers alongside his father at the Castolon Store in Big Bend National Park. In 1974, he married his high school sweetheart, Florencia Fierro, and moved to Houston, TX shortly after. As their family grew, Raul worked hard to be involved in every aspect of his daughter’s lives, coaching softball at North Channel Little League and often volunteering with his daughters’ dance studios and North Shore High School. A lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan, Raul didn’t let distance keep him from becoming a season ticket holder in 2006. For 15 years, he and Florencia drove to Dallas for nearly every home game, always stopping at Whataburger after the games. In his final years, he found his greatest joy in road-tripping to Dallas and cheering on the team with his grandchildren.

Raul Garcia was what one would call a “gentle giant,” a man of great physical stature, but an even bigger heart. Family members often called on him as a source of thoughtful advice and guidance. He lead with kindness, and his generosity had no bounds.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Florencia Garcia; two daughters whom he supported with his whole heart, Marissa (Gabe) Bernal, and Clarissa (Weston) Smith; and 4 grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Kaylyn, Gabriel, Katia and Lola; brothers Jesus (Gracie) Garcia, Gabriel (Ercilia) Garcia, and Jose Garcia; and sister Baudelia (Orlando) Leyva; and many nephews and nieces for whom he loved dearly.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Magdaleno and Maria Garcia.

His family would like to thank those who sent their thoughts, prayers, and well wishes to Raul as he battled his illness to the very end.

Memorial services for Raul Garcia will be held in his hometown of Marathon, TX.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

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