Claudio G. Garcia

Claudio,
Thank you for everything you did for Rich and for all of those who you served and led over the years. Every single day you were just like a father to him: a true role model, loving, fun, and with high expectations for yourself and for others. He has always strived to make you proud, and you would be so happy for him now.

To the Garcia family,
Mr. Garcia, was my first principal and education mentor when I was a teacher at Orange Grove. Mr. Garcia was brilliant as a professional and a proven humanitarian. He was a man of great conviction who was never afraid to take a risk for the betterment of others. He made the world a better place and will be unmatched. He was like what Stevie Ray Vaughn was to blues, Mr. Garcia was to Education. I salute you sir and know that you will make even heaven, better than it was. Thank you for being part of my life. See you on the high ground sir,

MAJOR Alfred D. Mesa
Joint Information Operations Warfare Center
Lackland, AFB TX

Our deepest condolences to the Garica family. Mr. Garcia was a wonderful Principal, leader and example for all his staff and students. Prayers for God's comfort, peace and healing during this difficult time.

I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Garcia's passing. He was a teacher and coach for the Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco High School (Badgers). He was an wonderful person and was highly respected and liked by all students. I was happy to have known him. May he Rest In Peace, and may his family find comfort in their memories of time spent with him. God's blessings to the family.
In Christian love,
Debbie Mata-Beckham
Class of 1983

Claudio was the first Principal to ever "open" a brand new high school in CyFair and come from another district. He was the perfect choice. I had the honor of working with him through the many challenges we faced during those first four years. I have the greatest respect for him and many fond memories. He will always be in my heart and am blessed to have known him.

Mr. Garcia was a man of great compassion and love towards people. He helped my family at some of our most trying times and for that I am eternally thankful. The reason his passing is so hard is because his impact on our lives was so great! So I will cry and my heart will be sad because he will be missed. We can take comfort in remembering the good times seeing him at the games, riding on his cart, walking down the halls, and never forgetting those little bow legs at every event!
Thank you Mr. Garcia for demonstrating unconditional love which is the love of GOD!
Lucretia Lewis and Family "Rams forever!"

I had the pleasure of meeting and knowing Mr. Claudio Garcia when I subbed at Cy Ridge High School. Having subbed in the Cy Fair Ind. School District now for 11 years, I have had the opportunity of meeting the principals of the schools where I subbed, and I can honestly say that Mr. Garcia always made me feel welcome at Cy Ridge when I had the occasion to see him in the halls while I was going to classes. He always had a smile on his face when he greeted me and extended a strong, friendly hand shake. I was truly sorry to hear of his passing. My sincerest condolences to Mr. Garcia's family, and, especially to Mr. Cory Garcia, Mr. Garcia's brother with whom I befriended while subbing at Dean Middle School. Cory and I had had a lot of fun when we chatted and visited when I was at Dean.
Cory and Claudio were very much alike...same humor, outgoingness, friendliness, and deep devotion to their staffs and students. It has been an honor and privilege knowing these outstanding human beings.

The Hernandez Family

It is with sadness that a dear friend, Claudio, has gone where we all hope to be in due time. He was one of the lions that helped move Orange Grove High School into new heights. It was a great loss to the students when he left Orange Grove. Fortunately he was able to touch many more lives in his 41 years in education. A Job well done, my friend!!!!

Our most sincere condolences to the families and relatives of Claudio. Escobar Family Ben Bolt, Texas

I know Coach Garcia from my time at Orange Grove High School (Class of '89) and am honored to have known him during that time. What I remember most is his sense of humor.

He will be missed, RIP Coach Garcia.

Best regards.

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with the loss of a terrific man. I taught at Cy Ridge while he was the principal, and have always admired and respected him. He will be missed by many people.

Anna,
My heart is so sad for your loss. My prayers and love are with you and your loved ones. May God watch over you and comfort you.
Pam

Thoughts and prayers to the Garcia family in this time of sorrow. He was truly an amazing man and will be very missed. RIP Mr. Garcia~
Louis and Karen Borrego

Anna,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray that God comfort you like only he can.
Nicole West

https://www.facebook.com/trex.villalobos/videos/1762418490439967/

Mindy and Veronica, I had the pleasure of working with your dad and mom at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco High Schooll and elementary school. I even taught you Mindy in Pre-K and we road together to school. I am so sad to hear of your dad's passing. He was a wonderful man and he loved to play jokes on me when we worked together. I will always remember his smile and his crazy sense of humor. You should feel so proud of the many lives he touched. I know that this is a very difficult time for you, but he will live forever in your hearts and know that he is in paradise watching over his loved ones especially you and your families. May God Bless you and I love you girls. May he Rest In Peace.

Claudio led his students and staff with fairness, love and true devotion. He was a loving father figure, a passionate leader, a man with class and eloquence and a rebel with a cause. He was dedicated to every student group and attended so many events, games, concerts and meetings I wondered when Anna got to see him! He was my husband's mentor and was so kind to me and our daughter. He always treated us like his family too. His passing was so unexpected it seems we have suddenly dropped off a cliff. If we had though, I've no doubt he would have been below to catch us.

I am sad to hear of Coach Garcia's passing. We taught together and were both coaches at Skidmore-Tynan in the seventies. He was a delightful person. I know how much your family will miss him. My deepest condolences. May your memories of him console your hearts.

Dear Anna,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband .Our thoughts and prayers are always with you, may your special memories will
bring you comfort.

Your neighbor ,
Chi Tran & Lily nguyen

My condolences to Mr. Garcia's family, both personal and professional. He taught and coached me at Skidmore-Tynan. He kept our biology class disciplined with good humor---I can still hear and see him say that'll be a mark with a slight grin. He had a knack for knowing when to push me and when to pick me up, whether I was dissecting a frog, doing tackling drills, or running 16x200 repeats when it was so dark we couldn't see each other across the part-time cow pasture that served as our track.

Reading the tributes and watching the slide show, I'm reminded how small a part of Mr. Garcia's life we were, but what a large part of so many lives he was and will continue to be. I hope that the love from his communities comforts his family through this difficult time and beyond.

Sunday, July 09, 2017
What a "Wonderful and Honorable Man" I have worked in 4 schools in Cyfair ISD and out of all the Principals that I have encountered Mr. Claudio Garcia, was one of the most open and inviting Principals that I met. He offered me a Life time contract to work at Cy Ridge, we laughed about it but he was serious. He believe in giving service to both staff and students, his approach was never fake. That man was love and service and he gave it to every one who met him and was taught by him.The world has lost a great force of good.

How do you measure a great man? You measure them by how many people that they have touched,taught,trained, and loved in their lifetime. Mr. Garcia will live in us all.Peace and Love to the Garcia family and his Cy Fair School District Family.

Vaya con Dios.

Until we meet again

Mary Garcia Ross

Heart is heavy with sadness; condolences to the family.

Until we meet again cuz

Love,

Anna Guerra

Deepest sympathies and condolences to the family as you grieve Claudio's loss. May you receive some comfort as you read the remembrances from the many, many people at each stop in his life and career that he affected. Although I was grown and had moved away from Skidmore when he and Mike Rheinlander coached there, my family always spoke fondly of him and he was a "standout" in the endless string of coaches who moved through town. My brother, David DuBose, especially enjoyed him as his track coach. He had boundless energy and enthusiasm, ethics and warmth that he shared freely with all who crossed his path. Hugs and prayers as you learn to live without him. He will continue to live on through your lives and memories. Thanks so much for making and sharing the video. It was wonderful to see you girls as you were in Skidmore and as you grew up and started your own lives and to see your dad as the young "difference maker" I remembered grow into the influential man he became. The love he shared with each of you was evident. Take comfort in your faith.

What a "Wonderful and Honorable Man" I have worked in 4 schools in Cyfair ISD and out of all the Principals that I have encountered Mr. Claudio Garcia, was one of the most open and inviting Principals that I met. He offered me a Life time contract to work at Cy Ridge, we laughed about it but he was serious. He believe in giving service to both staff and students, his approach was never fake. That man was love and service and he gave it to every one who met him and was taught by him.The world has lost a great force of good.

How do you measure a great man? You measure them by how many people that they have touched, taught, trained, and loved in their lifetime. Mr. Garcia will live in us all. -Peace and Love to the Garcia family and his Cy Fair School District Family.

Mr. Garcia is such an amazing man with the wisdom of Buddha. Mr. G was a strong leader that saw a person's potential and help them achieve it. I know that I would not be the leader I am and am still becoming if it was not for his teaching and love.

When Mr. G would say "What shenanigans are those little hooligans up to?" I was worried he was talking about me. His humor and stories will always remain as strong memories for me.
He always treated me and my family as part of his own family. He is and will always be greatly missed. I will always remember the lessons he has taught and those yet for us to realize were taught and are still to be discovered.
Anna, Mindy and Veronica you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
With love,
Rich, Kathleen and Alyssa

Rarely have I known an educational leader who commanded the unanimous respect and admiration that Claudio Garcia did. The expression which fits is, "he lit up the room," and he brought joy to everyone he came into contact with.He will be missed.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

CyRidge staff members

To the family of Mr. Garcia I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences. I had the privilege and honor of being a part of the Cy Ridge staff for several years and getting to know Mr. Garcia had such a profound impact on me and my professional career. I will always remember and treasure his kindness and gentle nature. He will be missed. May the memories of this wonderful man become a treasure that will sustain you in this time of grief. God Bless.

Mr. Garcia will definitely be missed and remembered as well, he helped to make my life successful,by giving my first and only job, in the Cypress School District, and he's one of the reasons why I'm still there, I don't think that he will ever be forgotten by any of the staff who started out with him in 2002. Thanks for giving me a chance to be employed at Cypress Ridge. RIP dear Mr. Garcia, we love you and shall see you again someday, if God be willing and say the same.God bless you family and I will keep you in my prayers.

So sorry to hear of Mr. Garcia's passing. He taught me in Skidmore many years,ago

There are not words to express the impact Claudio had on people. If you ever had the gift of working with him or knowing him, you understand. He had "IT"! He was the person that made you want to give 150% all the time. I am blessed to have been hired as an original Ram and then again when moving back to Houston, along with my late husband. You taught us all to be the best that we can be. To his amazing family please find a bit of comfort in knowing and understanding the impact your husband, father, brother, and grandfather has made on so many people in this big world. I know your world is upside down right now, but do know you all are in our prayers and will continue to be. Claudio's smile and spirit touched so many and will continue to do so every day. CG is the standard that many do and all should strive to hold themselves too. God Bless, my prayers are with you all.

"Family comes first", Claudio would always say. This will always struck me as memorable. The loss of a person as wonderful and kindhearted as Claudio isn't going to be easy. He made CyRidge a family and was an inspiration to my family.
Jorge and I are so fortunate to have known him and worked for him. Claudio you will forever be in our hearts. May God bless his family.

I had the pleasure to work under the direction of this kind and strong person. Mr. Garcia always had a smile and kind words for his staff and students. May God welcome you in Heaven and gives comfort to your family.

Coach Garcia was an amazing teacher and coach . I have always had the sincerest respect for him . RIP Coach
Linda Naranjo Walls
Skidmore Tynan 1980

To the Garcia Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Claudio will forever be a guiding light to all fortunate enough to have known him!

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Garcia and his family. Mindy I can't even imagine what you and Veronica are going through but you are in my prayers. He was a great man may he Rest In Peace.

Our deepest condolences to Anna and family.
RIP, Claudio.


Grace and Cruz Martinez, Falfurrias, Texas

I am saddened to hear about Claudio's passing. I am one of the many teachers he hired when he first opened CyRidge High School. The day he hired me was the beginning of a long and pleasant relationship. Over the years, I realized what a caring individual he was and how he cared for not only the staff but also all the students. He always emphasized the need to be united as a family and the need to support each other to achieve our ultimate goals. His friendship towards everyone and his beautiful personality will forever be remembered. He was a great leader and his contribution to education will never be forgotten. My condolences to his entire family and may God bring them comfort during this difficult time.

At every graduation Claudio would ask all graduating seniors who are the first in their families to graduate to stand.
To see the joy and pride on these young faces and the families they represent, is something I will always cherish and remember. Cyridge staff still does this every year.
Thank you Claudio for a wonderful tradition.

Veronica, Mindy, & Family,
I, too, am sorry for your loss. Your dad was bigger than life. He roamed the halls of O.G. with a kind word and pat on the back for everyone. His smile is what I remember most. May God grant you peace and comfort as you move through the days ahead.

Mindy and Family,
I was sorry to hear about your loss. I know that Mr. Garcia will be missed by many. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Mrs. Garcia,
I am so saddened by the passing of your husband. I have heard such wonderful things said about him. It appears that God has called one of His angels home. You and your family are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Nancy Bell
Former Librarian
Linder Elementary School

Veronica and Mindy, I was so saddened when I learned of your dad's passing. He was always such a strong and wonderful presence in our lives at Orange Grove. You know we still relive the many fun times we had with Claudio, and we retell those stories of his classic disciplinarian style only Mr. Garcia could pull off. He will be missed. Sybil

I had an opportunity to work with Mr. Garcia for a short time as he filled in as principal at Cypress Creek High School. We had an opportunity to share experiences, vacation memories, and ideas. He especially enjoyed talking about his trip to Hawaii. I had always heard of how much people who worked with Mr. Garcia admired and respected him. I thank God that our paths met at Cypress Creek. I will never forget his kindness and the love for people he showed.
May God fill the void that now exist in our lives.



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I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing. I was a student of cy ridge and my graduation year was his last year there. He was an amazing man who taught me many things. I had a rough couple of years and he would always tell me to hold on because things will get better :) my autistic brother went there as well with him and he was absolutely amazing with making sure my brother felt safe and was taken care of. He always knew how to put a smile on someone's face even if they were having a rough day. He will truly be missed by all :( RIP Mr. Garcia

Claudio was the perfect choice to be the principal at Cypress Ridge. He was a tremendous competitor and a wonderful mentor to many. I will always remember him as the best. He definitely made the world a better place and has left such a strong legacy.

Ana,
I was saddened to see this news. I am so glad I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Garcia through you. The two of you were the cutest couple. He was a great man! My condelences to you and the family. You and I worked together at Lieder elementary. Praying for the family.
Leticia Peña

Veronica, my friend, and the entire Garcia family, celebrate the man who impacted so many lives and know that he did so in a good way. May we celebrate him in our lives' interactions with others and how we love and care for those in our lives and beyond. Coach Garcia, well done, sir.

Prayers for the family to find peace and comfort during this time . Mr Garcia holds a special place in our hearts and will always be remembered for the wonderful person he was. May you Rest peacefully mr Garcia.

Great to be a part of the Cy-RIdge family paying such well deserved tribute to Principal Garcia. He simply was, among all the Principals I've had as an AFJROTC Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) at 3 different schools, well, he was the BEST!! He was a Champion for LIFE, for all our lives, students, teachers, staff, parents, community!! Duty, Honor, Country....Principal Garcia.

Claudio was the light for many people. An inspiration to many bright young minds. A leader and friend to educators. God bless you Claudio and Thank you for being a part of our lives.

It has taken me all day to write this down. Claudio was a wonderful person to work with and for. He was such a great administrator and teacher here in O.G.I.S.D. I have more stories than I can ever tell(and I have told a bunch!) about the great leader he was here at O.G.I.S.D. My sincerest condolences to you all, Anna and Mindy and Veronica and your families. We all have another "good one" to look down and watch over us.

Claudio was a CHAMPION for the kids, staff and community of Cypress Ridge High School. He touched many and will be greatly missed.

Claudio was a wonderful, passionate, humorous, and dedicated man and leader. He was a role model to all he met and worked with. I pray his family will find peace during this very difficult time. He was loved dearly by all!

I will never forget the time he gave me "licks" for skipping school, then giving me a hug before sending me on my way...,"Come here my boy"!...Rest in eternal peace Mr. G.

I am sorry to hear about Claudio Garcia passing. He was a good man. He was my coach & teacher at Odem High School when he finsh college at Texas A&I in Kingsville, Texas in 1972. He was also my brother Robert Trevino's coach and teacher in the early 80's. My condolences and prayers to your family.

Servant Leader. Away of life that changes and saves lives.
He spoke numerous times to the staff about this and how true it is.
Claudio was guidance, wisdom, friendship, with an easy smile and a conspiratorial wink. I consider myself forever fortunate to have worked with him.
The family he nurtured at CyRidge HS is strong and is a constant testament to his devotion to students and staff.
My most heartfelt condolences to the Garcia Family. This loss is tremendous to us all.
God hold you close, Garcia Family.

Thank you for making me a better man, student & productive man in society. You touched so many of us. My greatest honor was getting December 11 proclaimed as Mr. Garcia Day. May you Rest In Peace.

I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad gave me my teaching job fresh out of college. He was a great leader. He will be missed. Hugs and prayers for comfort during this most difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers to the family of Claudio. He was the best principal that I ever had the pleasure of working with, Claudio always cared for his students and staff.

My deepest condolence to Coach's family. He was one my greatest supporters when I was rehabbing from ACL repair. He was a great man and awesome leader and teacher. He will always be a part of my memories of OGHS. Rest In Peace Coach! May God be with your family and friend during this time of sorrow.

my deepest sympathy to the family! you are in our prayers. Great Man, Great Prinicipal!

What a wonderful man!

My heart goes out to your family!!! I was only 2 years into my teaching career when Claudio gave me a chance. He taught me so many great lessons!!! When I left Cy Ridge after 7 years, one of the hardest things to leave behind was Mr. Garcia!! He will be greatly missed!!!

Just a note to let the family of Mr. Claudio Garcia know that you have my sincere condolences.

My prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Mr. Garcia was a wonderful principal who touched the lives of everyone he met. May he rest in peace in the ever-loving arms of the Lord. God Bless you all,

I was extremely proud to be a part of the Cy-Ridge family, and it was just that a family. That was in large part to the leadership and care of Claudio. I remember he would remind us at the start of the year to "take care of our kids." He said, there won't be enough desks, there will be schedule errors. So just take care of the kids, and everything will be fine." He was a quiet but strong presence, and he let people develop past their strengths and grow into opportunities. He will be greatly missed.

I have never encountered an individual that affected me personally and professionally as Mr. Garcia has. I am one of many that founded Cy-Ridge HS with Mr. G. He had the ability to bring out the best in me and cause me to strive and do my best. He is and shall always be my friend. I will miss him and his humor. I truly love and respect him and shall always remember the great lessons and faithfulness he showed to me. Goodbye, Mr. G for now.... Your friend.... Joel, Cindy, Jack, Joel Jr. and Jacob.

Dear Anna,
I was so saddened to learn of Claudio's passsing. I thank God that I got to know both of you through our common bond of educating children. He was such a happy guy and I felt honored that he let me know when you all were married. We shared times in the stands watching my grandson play for the Mighty Rams. He was such a devoted fan. Did not know he received such a prestigious recognition from the governor. It was richly deserved. With deep sympathy, I include you and his daughters and granchildren in my prayers for comfort and strength.

My deepest sympathy to the family of Claudio Garcia. He was one of my many favorite teachers at OGHS. May he rest in peace and may God send comfort to his family.

The light from your candle will forever glow in my life.

So sad to hear the loss of such a great man! I'm glad I had the pleasure of working with him for the short time he was at Cy Creek. Rest In Peace Mr. Garcia!

Our prayers are with you and your family.

My condolences to Claudio's family and friends. My middle daughter was in the Cy-Ridge Alpha class. We appreciated his dedication to developing community at CRHS. He was a great man and a fantastic leader. My prayers are with each of you. May good memories warm your hurting hearts.

When Cy Ridge opened, I was one of the first teachers Claudio hired and I loved him every since. He definitely touched more lives and inspired more people than most. Rest in Perpetual Peace Sweet Sweet Claudio

My thoughts are with the Garcia family. I had the honor and pleasure of serving as principal in CFISD during the years Claudio did the same. It was an inspiration to watch the way Claudio handled the role. And, you could always count on him to have a clever quip to lighten a challenging moment. May you rest in peace, kind Sir.

We are saddened at the news of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

A truly admirable man and educator. You impacted so many lives. You will be gravely missed!

Claudio made a difference by the life he led. I pray you find comfort in the loving memories you are able to hold onto forever.

I met Claudio several times and even though I didn't teach at Ridge, his personality and leadership reached all of us throughout the Cy-Fair region.

God Bless you and your family at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you all.

My life as a teacher was blessed by Claudio. He was such a great example. I grew and flourished under his guidance. May you be blessed with peace and comfort comfort. my prayers are with you.
'Til we meet again'.

To Corey and Family,

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Claudio. Our prayers are with you and yours during this time of grief.

God Bless,

To one of the best principals Orange Grove has ever had. Always had a smile on his face and made the school a happier place. Rip Mr. Garcia. Heaven has definitely gained another angel.

Mindy, Veronica, and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Claudio's passing. We have been reflecting on a life well lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with y'all during this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
Janey and Ernest Henderson

Mindy and Family, so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a tuff person when he needed to be as a coach , teacher but that's because he wanted the best from his students,to make them become a better person. But he was also a gentle man, he love his family. RIP Claudio. And peace be with you.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr Garcia was a kind and fair principal. I remember him keeping us all in line on a daily basis. The only one who sent me to DM, but was so kind about it and I'll never forget him or that experience. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mr. Garcia was the best example of a true leader. He acted with integrity both personally and professionally, raised people up along the way then launched them. He possessed grace and compassion even when standing his ground, and boy, did he stand his ground. His great sense of humor made for many funny stories, especially when regaling others with his chihuahua interactions! I am honored to have known him and to have worked for him. Blessings to his family. You all are in the hearts and prayers of many.

One of The Greatest Teachers Ever to Grace the halls of O.G.I.S.D.

Mr. Garcia was always kind to me and treated me well when I was a student at Orange Grove High school. I have often thought of him over the years and always thankful for the positive influence he had on me. I will always think of him and so sorry to hear of his passing.

Had my boiled egg from homemaking class as my baby in a bag in my pocket, you know those projects where you act like a parent. Somebody threw something across the room and Coach Garcia wanted to know who did it.He started checking our stuff, came to me pulled the bag out of my pocket and threw it on the table, my baby cracked. .His favorite saying was you knoootttheads!!! Robert Stanley Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco 1983

Mindy,
Our deepest condolences to your entire family. Your dad was an exemplary Principal and truly respected by all. Whether it was at a football game, UIL Theater, or Choir event, to name just a few, we could always count on seeing him there supporting his RAMS! He truly was an honorable man and an inspiration to all.
With our deepest sympathy,
Mike and Carol Tegethoff and Family

My deepest condolences to your family. While I never had the opportunity to meet the family, I know how much Claudio loved you. He spoke of his family so often-it's like I did know you all. He was by far the biggest influencer of my teaching career and I know he is resting in God's eternal place--with Grace. He will be greatly missed but forever remembered.