Guadalupe “Buddie” L. Garcia, 79, passed away on March 30, 2015 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born in Barranco Blanco Ranch near Benavides, Texas on June 18, 1935 to Ernesto and Elmira Laurel Garcia.
He was an exceptional football player for Benavides High School. He served in the United States Army and was proud to serve his country. He was a wonderful husband and loving father and grandfather. Guadalupe enjoyed spending time at his ranch, hunting and dancing. He cherished the moments he had with his grandchildren.
Guadalupe is preceded in death by his parents Ernesto and Elmira Garcia. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife of 56 years, Hilda R. Garcia; children, Annabel Garcia Cano, Hilda Lathrop, Rolando Garcia (Doris), Orlando Garcia; grandchildren, Juan Rene, Joseph Ernest, Javier Antonio, Dayne, Jacob, Payge, Christopher; one great-grandchild Alaura Frances; sister, Lydia Barrera (Alfelio); sister-in-laws Diana Garza, Viola Marin (Carlos) ; nieces, Delia Anna, Kathy and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Family will be receiving friends on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Memory Gardens Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening.
Burial of ashes will be held at a later date in Benavides, Texas.
Family would like to give a special Thanks to Dr. Bonelli, Dr. Longwell, Nurses on Wheels and Hospice Staff.
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