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VICTOR GARCIA Obituary
PHARR – Mayor Victor R. Garcia, 85, died Sunday, May 13, 2012, at his residence in Pharr.
Victor was born and raised in Pharr. He graduated from PSJA High School in 1945, then went on to attend Pan American College, followed by attaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Houston in 1952. Throughout his life, Victor had been involved with numerous civic and charitable organizations in his hometown, including the Rotary Club, Lions Club, Amigos Del Valle, United in Faith, Pharr Youth Baseball League, Friends of the Pharr Memorial Library, and the Pharr Chamber Of Commerce Greeters.
In 1994, he was elected Mayor of the City of Pharr, and also served multiple terms as Pharr City Commissioner. He represented the interest of his constituency with integrity, courage and compassion. His accomplishments included the grand opening of the Pharr International Bridge and having the Victor Garcia Municipal Park named after him. Mr. Garcia was a successful businessman involved in many business ventures, including owning and operating Garcia's Pharmacy in Pharr. Despite his many professional and civic responsibilities, he remained a devoted member of St. Jude's Catholic Church in Pharr.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ignacio and Librada R. Garcia; a sister, Guadalupe G. Gomez; two brothers, Manuel R. Garcia and Santos R. Garcia; five nieces, Panchita "Frances" Gonzalez, Angie G. Hofer, Graciela G. Gongora, Virginia G. Ramirez and Esmeralda Lopez.
Mayor Garcia is survived by his wife, Maria G. Garcia of Pharr; four children, Francisco Roberto (Mary) Garcia of Houston, Texas, Jaime Roel Garcia, Hugo Reuben (Karen) Garcia, Laura R. (Joe) Torres all of Pharr; ten grandchildren, Yvonne Richardson, Elizabeth Dewees, Jaime Victor Garcia, Victoria Anette Garcia, Cristian Roel Garcia, Joseph Anthony Garcia, Jonathan Arthur Garcia, James Alexander Garcia, San Juanita Vianney Torres, Francisco Enoch Torres; and a sister, Monce R. Garcia of Pharr.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. rosary, today, May 15, 2012, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Pharr. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in McAllen. Serving as pallbearers will be Francisco Roberto Garcia, Jaime Roel Garcia, Hugo Reuben Garcia, Dionicio Garza, Oscar Gonzalez and Joe Torres. Honorary pallbearers will be Rafael "Rafa" Rivera and Mario Gomez.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.
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Robert Navarro
May 18, 2012
I was sadden to hear the passing of Mr. Garcia. When I was a little boy, my mom and I would go to his pharmacy to get our prescriptions after coming from the doctor. He would always engage me in conversation but more importantly, he was always encouraging me to finish school and go to college...years before it was a popular cause to do so. I know I will miss him, for he was such a good man. May your family find comfort knowing he really did do his best for the community and his family.
Criselda Garcia avila
May 16, 2012
My Sincere Condolences to The Family May God Help U Thru This Hard Times...He was a Wonderful Person Always Caring For Other No Matter How Sick He Was He would Always Be In A Good Mood...
GILBERT & NANCY M OBREGON & FAM
May 15, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Gilbert Tagle, Jr.
May 15, 2012
My most sincere condolences and prayers for the Victor Garcia family. He was a good friend of my dad and our family. Our family has nothing but good memories of him as a individual, businessman, and civic leader. Pharr has lost a great man. He is resting now. God bless you always.
Dora Guzman Seguin
May 15, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. Your father made a great impact on the community and will be remembered for all that he accomplished. I am glad to have met him and your family. May God bless you give you comfort in your time of sorrow.
May 15, 2012
Rest in peace Victor..Victor was a great man and friend as far back as I remember not only to me but for the Bazan family...Chuy Bazan
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