Olivia Garcia

Olivia "Lily" Garcia was born on August 25, 1946, in Houston, Texas to Julio and Adolfa Pesina. She was the youngest of five children, which included three sisters and one brother. Olivia graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in 1965. Before graduating, she was introduced to her future husband, and soon they began dating. On June 28, 1969, she married Antonio Rizo Garcia at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Not long after, they had three children, Angela, Melissa, and Antonio Jr. Olivia became a grandmother in 1991, and she was blessed with nine grandchildren. Olivia and Antonio were married for 54 years.

As a family, they created many memories such as traveling during summer vacation to Colorado, California, and San Antonio. Olivia took joy in camping on the beach, at festival fairgrounds, and wooded trail parks. She loved the thrill of kayaking and tubing down the Guadalupe River. She would have a good time tailgating and attending sporting events. She was fond of visiting yard sales with her sister Helen and then enjoyed lunch at their favorite restaurant, Doyle's. Olivia also had a passion for volunteering for many years at the Nacho Booth during the St. Patrick's Church Bazaar. She was always willing and ready to experience new adventures.

Olivia worked at Shell Oil and Preferred Risk Insurance in the Secretarial field. When she retired, she joined the Avon Company and became the "AVON lady" to many.

Olivia passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on November 21, 2023. We will remember her kind spirit, loving heart, and her unique way of getting your attention, "Youuu Whooo!"

She is preceded in death by her parents, Julio and Adolfa Pesina, her two sisters, Aurora Pesina and Rosa Pesina, her brother, Jimmy Loera, and her granddaughter Jazmine Garcia.

She leaves behind her husband, Antonio R. Garcia, her daughters, Angela Saldivar, and Melissa Garza (Lionel), and her son, Antonio R. Garcia Jr. (Narcedalia). Her sister, Helen Pesina. Her grandchildren, Joshua Saldivar (Tammy), Jordan Saldivar (Nora), Lionel Garza, Gabriel Garza, Sabrina Garza, Kathlynn "Isa" Saldivar, Daniel Garza, and Mia Garcia. And her great-grandchildren, Vinh Bui and Huy Bui.

A visitation for Olivia will be held Friday, December 15, 2023, from 11:00 PM to 12:00 PM at American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038. A funeral service will occur Friday, December 15, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038. A committal service will occur Friday, December 15, 2023, from 1:30 PM to 1:45 PM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038.