Gilbert J. Garcia Sr.

Gilbert Joseph Garcia, Sr.
September 14, 1918 - March 4, 2011
Goldsboro
Gilbert Joseph Garcia, Sr. was born in General Teran, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on September 14, 1918, to Nicacio and Josefina Garcia. Gilbert's family emigrated to the United States in 1927. Gilbert grew up and lived his entire life in San Antonio, Texas. He retired from a 35 year career at the world renowned Lucchese Boot Company in 1988. His parents and oldest brother, Jesse Garcia preceded him in death.
Gilbert volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army in 1942 and in 1943, while in training at Camp Livingston, Louisiana, he became a United States citizen. He served as a Private for two months and was promoted and served for thirty-six months as a Tech Sergeant and Section Leader. He served in the China-Burma-India campaign and was honorably discharged in December, 1945. He married Guadalupe Olivo in 1948 and together raised five children.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Guadalupe O. Garcia; children, Dr. Gilbert Garcia, Jr. and wife, Susana of Goldsboro, Margaret A. Cassidy and husband, Donald of The Woodlands, Texas; sister, Christine Garcia, SSND, serving in Douglas, Arizona, Rebecca Guijarro of Goldsboro, and Theresa J. Cassidy of Dallas, Texas. He is also survived by his sister, Margaret Saenz; and his younger brother, Carlos Garcia and wife, Gladys of San Antonio, Texas. Gilbert Garcia also leaves behind a legacy of 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
The family will be forever grateful to all of the wonderful, loving caregivers who assisted with Mr. Gilbert's care during the past two years.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, North Carolina, St. Mary's Catholic Church of Goldsboro, or St. Mary's Catholic Church of Mt. Olive.
Private Funeral Mass will be celebrated.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com