Alex Garcia (87) was born on April 27, 1937 in Palacios, Texas to the late Santos and Ramona Garcia, and entered eternal rest on July 11, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramona and Santos Garcia, brothers Edward "Lalo" Garcia, Crescencio "Chencho" Garcia, and infant son, Vincent.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Vicenta Agnes Garcia; sisters Janie (Rufus) Orozco, Phyllis "Mata" Rodriguez, Lucy (Alfred) Estraca, and Emilia "Flor" (Albert) Garcia; his seven children, Alex (Nellie) Garcia, Lysa Palmisano (Larry), Vicky (Mike) McDaniel, Vincent Sr. (Becky) Garcia, Yvette Garcia (Abraham), Armand (Ken) Howard, Jude (Patty) Garcia, 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, and numerous other family members.

Alex was a devoted family man, known by all for his kindness, compassion, and witty humor. He spent his life in Palacios, where he was an electrician for various local plants in the surrounding areas and made many lifelong connections and friendships.

A rosary will be recited at 5:30 PM Thursday, July 18, 2024 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church.  Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Friday, July 19, 2024 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church.  Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Alex Garcia, Vincent Garcia Sr., Armand Howard, Jude Garcia, Tony Garcia, Joe Garcia.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Vincent Garcia Jr., Jude Garcia.