Carlos Garcia, born in San Antonio, Texas passed away January 14, 2017 surrounded by his family at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Eva Briseno. Carlos was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Carlos enlisted in the Army in 1943 and fought in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign of World War II where he earned the Bronze Star medal in 1945. At the end of the war he returned to San Antonio where he later married Eva and began his 30-year career in Civil Service at Kelly Air Force Base.

Carlos was a life-long member of Little Flower parish and was involved in many church activities including coaching CYO baseball, ushering, and always helping the ladies in the Altar Society.

Carlos is survived by his children Carlos R. Garcia (Lydia), Dolores Kirian (Richard), Lori Valdez (Robert), Daniel Garcia (Janie), Imelda Garcia, and Patti Garcia and his brothers Roger Garcia (Elida) and Roland Garcia (Hope). He is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

All who knew him will sorely miss him, but we know that the Lord will greet him with a joyful declaration: "Well done, my good and faithful servant!"

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will begin Thursday, January 19, at 6:00 P.M. in The Angelus Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M.

Funeral procession will depart The Angelus Chapel at 9:30 AM for the Funeral Mass to be offered on Friday, January 20, at 10:00 AM at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Church.

Interment will follow at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery No. 2 with military honors.