Lucia Rodriguez Garcia, 83, of Markham passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013. She was born April 10, 1929 in Sinton, TX to the late Ramon & Maria Solis Rodriguez. Lucia was a member of the VFW Post 2438 Ladies Auxiliary. Lucia's life was all about her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to spend time cooking for her family, and tending to her flower garden. Lucia was a very loving and caring person.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years: Albert Garcia; 2 daughters: Norma Trevino & husband Jaime and Laura Garcia & husband Daniel; son: John Joe Garcia & wife Idalia; 9 grandchildren: John Garcia Jr., Wendy Prindiville, Albert Garcia, Miranda Medina, Steven Trevino, Daniel Garcia Jr., Mark Garcia, David Alvarado, and Oscar Alvarado. 11 great grandchildren: Arianna, Albert, & Nicolas Garcia, Gavin & ^Cameron^ Garcia, James Medina, Baby Prindiville, Yosselin, Yulissa, Angel, & Yarisel Alvarado; sister: Vicky Crain; and 4 brothers: Lee, Manuel, Ramon Jr., & Joe Rodriguez. Lucia was preceded in death by her parents; sister: Eloisa Garcia; 2 brothers: Reynaldo & Charlie Rodriguez; and great grandchild: Cameron Garcia.

The rosary will be held 6:30 PM Friday, March 1, 2013 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The mass will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, March 2, 2013 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing with Father Peter Yeboah-Amanfo officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be: John Garcia Jr., Albert Garcia, Steven Trevino, Daniel Garcia Jr., Mark Garcia, Kevin Prindiville, and C. J. Medina. Honorary pallbearers will be: David Alvarado, Oscar Alvarado, and Pedro Aguilera Jr.

Lucia's family would like to thank her Care Giver: Lupe Vallejo; special friends: Mrs. Dailey, Jeff & Debbie Nemec, Joseph & Maria Enoch, Nelda & Ted Fuentes, and Mr. & Mrs. Packy Martinez; Houston Hospice; and all family & friends who sent their prayers.