ROY GARCIA

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that our beloved son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend Roy Garcia entered eternal rest on September 23, 2021 at the age of 65. Roy was born in Karnes City, Texas to Regino and Margarita Garcia. He lived and grew up on the South Side of San Antonio and graduated from South San High School.

Roy was a dedicated employee of H-E-B Grocery Company for 48 years and a top store leader at S.A.#9 on S.W. Military Drive for sixteen years. He was well respected and loved by his partners and community.

He was married to his wife Nora for 33 years. He was a loving husband, great father, and a fun and caring grandfather. Everyone loved listening to his stories, and he was always the life of the party. He loved spending his time off at "The Ranch". So many family and friends enjoyed Easter celebrations and gatherings there. He enriched the lives of countless friends and family and was loved by many. Roy touched many lives with his generosity, humor, and wit. He will truly be missed.

He is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother Margarita and his beloved wife Nora; His children Roy Garcia, Jr. (Bobbie Jo), Terry Franke (Clarence), and Mark Jimenez (Lisa); sisters, Lydia Martin (Bob), Virginia Mares (Jimmy), Susan Munoz, and Norma Jean Herrera; brothers, Ernest Garcia (Janie) and James Garcia (Diane); grandchildren, Laila Garcia, Sloane Garcia, Dakota Franke, Jayden Franke, and Mia Bella Franke, Tori Jimenez, Aliya Jimenez; numerous other loving family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. with a rosary to be recited at 6:30 P.M. at Mission South Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Helotes. The procession will depart the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. and will be driving by H-E-B #9 on S.W. Military and Pleasanton Rd. on the way to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.

For everyone's safety, we will require face masks for all guests.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

"At the end of day, it's not about what you have or even what you've accomplished… it's about who you've lifted up, who you've made better. It's about what you've given back.

Denzel Washington