Rose T. Garcia, 74, of Bay City passed away November 3, 2023.  She was born September 6, 1949, in East Bernard, Texas to the late Mike and Beatrice Torres.  Joined the Church of God of Prophecy in Bay City, June 22, 1997.

Rose retired reluctantly, but she continued to pursue life and live each day to the fullest.  She was employed by Bay Villa Nursing Home serving as a dietary aide for 17 years. Her passion was preparing meals and visiting the residents, always with a smile.  Prior employment was with Bay City I.S.D. for 10 years as a pastry chef.  Rose made this statement often "God helps me, we are not perfect, we all make mistakes, but we need to forgive people and love people, God wants us to love." She indeed was a gracious and giving person.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years Ezequiel D. Garcia Jr. and a son Anthony James Garcia Sr., and brother Mike Torres Jr.

Survivors include son Ezequiel T. Garcia III, (Charlotte, wife) daughter Jennifer Garcia (Coy, friend).  Grandchildren, Ronald Lee Gomez Jr. (Adriana, wife), Kaitlyn R. Gomez (Blaine, fiancé) Gabriella R. Garcia, Anthony James Garcia Jr., Ezequiel James Garcia, Khyson Guevara.  Great-grandchildren Esme Gomez, Israel Gomez, Isaiah Gomez Victor Rodriguez (friend).  Sisters Ruby Villareal (Larry, husband), Sue Rodriguez (Bobby, husband) Brothers Ricky Torres, Jessie Torres and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Church of God of Prophecy (Northside Chapel) 2711 Carey Smith Blvd. In Bay City, Texas.  The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM.  Sr. Pastor Ezequiel T. Garcia III of Maud, Texas will be officiating.  Interment at Cedarvale Cemetery.