Raquel G. Garcia

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Raquel G. Garcia, 66, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 24, 1959, in Alice, Texas, to her parents, Manuel P. and Romana V. Gonzalez. Raquel, better known to many as Rachel, was an active and devoted parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Freer, Texas. On April 1, 2011, she became a proud member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #2243, Immaculate Mary's Heart. Her deep love for helping others and her generous spirit were evident in the way she lived the CDA motto, "Unity and Charity." Rachel was especially committed to serving children. She faithfully taught Religious Education to kindergarten students and later served for many years as an assistant to the Religious Education Coordinator at St. Mary's Parish. She also lovingly cooked, cleaned, and cared for Fr. Iglesias, whom she dearly loved. Her caring "heart of gold" made Rachel a loving person, a loyal friend, and a dedicated Sister in Christ. She knew no strangers and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. An avid Dallas Cowboys fan, she proudly supported her team with enthusiasm and joy. Rachel will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her, and her legacy of faith, service, and kindness will live on in the hearts of many.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel P. and Romana V. Gonzalez; her brother, Reymundo Vidal and sister, Rosalinda Cavazos.

Rachel is survived by husband, Ector Jose "EJ" Garcia of Freer, Texas; four sons, Jason (Valerie) Hipps, Ector Jose "EJ" (Rhonda) Garcia, John Edward (Larissa Marie Ruiz) Garcia, and Gabriel Andrew (Eve Proulx Cote) Garcia; one daughter, Jasmine Nina Garcia; one brother, Hermilo (Helen) Gonzalez; four sisters, Gracie (Roel) Garcia, Cynthia Gonalez, Becky Segura, Elizabeth Diaz; sister-in-law, Nelda Garcia; brother-in-law, Alfredo (Idalia) Garcia, Jimmy (Becky) Garcia, Carlos (Anna) Garcia and Joe Garcia; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Alden Eric Caldwell, Rylan Hunter Garcia, Hayden Garcia, Shelbi Trahan, Ronald Trahan, Bentley Anderson, Braxton Anderson, Barrett Trahan, Lucas Edward Garcia, Ethan Edward Garcia, Elyse Garcia, Alana Garcia, Romeo Carlos Lopez; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at the Garza Funeral Home in Freer, Texas with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm that evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Friday, January 2, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Freer, Texas. Interment will follow at Hahl Memorial Cemetery in Freer, Texas.

Pallbearers, Ector "EJ" Garcia, Rylan Hunter Garcia, Gabriel Andrew Garcia, Milo Gonzalez, Jr., Manuel Gonzalez, Michael R. Garcia.

Anyone wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at www.garzafuneralhome.com.