Gilberto L. Garcia

2 Timothy 4:7-8 “7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all of them also that love his appearing.” Gilberto L. Garcia, 92, of Harlingen, Texas, entered peacefully into the presence of the Lord on December 11, 2024. Gilberto was born on December 24, 1931to Jose and Librada Garcia in Harlingen, Texas, who was the second eldest of seven children all of which proceeded him by death: Maria Galaviz, Eva Porras, Raul Garcia, Roberto Garcia, Ernesto Garcia, Benjamin Garcia. After completing the ninth grade, Gilberto started working at a young age to help support his parents and his siblings. Later, he joined the United States Armed Forces, on March 6, 1951, and had an honorable release from duty on February 12, 1953, as a sergeant in the US Army. In the year 1955, he met Fermina Acevedo Escobedo and was married on January 15, 1956. Their marriage of almost 69 years and their love for each other left an exemplary legacy for their seven children to follow whom he left behind: Sara Elena Peredo (Elias Peredo), Sylvia Lunn (James Lunn†), Sandra Berrones (Ezequiel Berrones), Gicela Adame (Ramiro Adame†), Gilberto Garcia, Jr. (Jessie Silva), Marivel Rodarte (Antonio Rodarte), and Melissa Corrigeux (Francisco Corrigeux). There are 26 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, including relatives such as Janie Garcia, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Throughout his adult life, Gilberto worked for The Grapette Bottling Company, The Pepsi Bottling Company, and for The Valley Morning Star in his later years. In addition, Gilberto accepted Christ and was baptized in the year 1957 and was an active member of the Iglesia Evangelica Cristiana Espiritual in San Benito, Texas. He read the whole Bible several times over. He would sit by the kitchen window every morning and read a chapter or two before he started his day. His Bible sat there in that corner for many years, and he used it as his guide to live each day here on this earth and as roadmap to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. His devotion to God manifested in his example to his family and his friends who knew him and loved him. As a father or grandfather, his greatest desire was to see his children and family serve the Lord with all their hearts and their soul. His last moments on this earth were lived in worship, prayer, and scripture. Visitation will begin on Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 12:00 PM until 9:00 PM and a prayer service will be at 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Rudy Garza Funeral Home with a chapel service beginning at 10:00 AM, burial will follow to Restlawn Cemetery with Military Honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post #205. Gilberto, Dad, Grandpa…you have fought the good fight, you finished your course, and now you shall receive your crown of glory. We love you!

Gilberto L. Garcia

December 24, 1931 - December 11, 2024

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