Samantha Garcia

Samantha Garcia of Victoria was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She was called to heaven on Sunday, July 10, after a long battle with cancer. She is now resting peacefully in the mantle of Jesus. She was born October 6, 1968 in Victoria to the late Frank G. Garcia, Jr and Diola S. Zamora.

Samantha, a life-long Catholic and an active member of the ACTS family, lived by her faith, which guided her generous, joyous, and peaceful nature and strengthened those around her. She was a selfless, compassionate, and loving soul with an infectious smile. Even when suffering the most, she put up a brave front and prayed for and thought of others instead of herself. Being a grandmother gave her much joy and happiness and was her incentive for continuing to survive. A hairstylist by trade, she co-owned Diva Hair Salon. She was the catalyst behind the “Fight for Sam” organization which provided resources and assistance to those battling cancer.

Samantha is survived by the loves of her life: wife, Tabithia “Tabby” San Miguel; son, Christian “Clipper Chris” Garcia of Victoria; and grandson, Christian “Sugar Bee” Garcia of Victoria. She is also survived by her parents, David L. and Diola Zamora of Victoria; and brother, Myckel Garcia of Victoria and Christopher Gonzalez of Victoria; sister, Cynthia Gibson of Bloomington; paternal grandparents Theresa Garcia and Pilar Zamora. In addition, Samantha is also survived by many loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her father; maternal grandmother, Sophia Lara; paternal grandfather Frank Garcia, Sr.; and maternal grandfather Sostenes Sanchez.

A walk-in visitation will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2016 from 5-7 PM at Rosewood Funeral Home with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Rosewood. A visitation will also be held, Thursday, July 14, 2016 from 11-12 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with The Chaplet Divine Mercy to be recited at 12 p.m. A Funeral mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with Father Jasper Liggio presiding. Internment will be at Resurrection Cemetery following the funeral mass.

The family would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to: Hospice of South Texas, especially Aneesa Clemens and Brianna Vidaurri; Dr. Bruce Tharp, Dr. Sabbagh, and Dr. Espinoza; Jessica Helms; the Cancer Center at Citizens Medical Center; and, the ACTS community.

Pallbearers will be Mark Christopher Garza, Lorenzo Longoria, Bobby Ray Martinez, James Garza, Steve Garza, and Christian Garcia.

Honorary pallbearers will be Myckel Garcia, Christian Alexander Garcia, Christian Michael Gonzales, B.J. Garza and members of the Fight for Sam team.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.