Holda Chapa Garcia

May 2, 1924 - September 7, 2018

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Holda Garcia passed away on September 7, 2018. She was born in San Manuel, TX on May 2, 1924.

She was educated at the Villa Maria Convent School in Brownsville, and later attended the University of Texas at Austin. She married her husband Adalberto Garcia and moved to San Antonio to lovingly raise five children: Dr. Cesar Garcia, Holda (Cookie) Salas, Viola Moreno, Dora Calderon, and Yolanda Romo. She has a special place in her heart for her sons-in-law: Jim Moreno, Alfonso Calderon, Leonard Salas, and Alex Romo. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Dr. Michelle Vela, Denise Baumgartner, Cesar Derek Garcia, Danielle Clark, Anna Lisa Hancock, Jimmy Moreno, Carina Calderon, and Diana Calderon; and one beautiful great grandson, Jacob Baumgartner.

Holda leaves a legacy of deep devotion to her faith and family. "Tia Holda" was a dearly beloved and favorite aunt to a large and loving family. Her glowing personality and sense of humor will be sorely missed.

Pallbearers are Bill Minyard, Richard Fernández, Joe Chapa Jr., Felo Guerra, Hector Guerra, and Carlos Guerra. Honorary Pallbearers are Jim Moreno, Leonard Salas, Alex Romo, Alfonso Calderon, Gerardo Guerra, and Onofre Gonzalez.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, September 11, at 6:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. at the Angelus Chapel. Funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday, September 12, at 1:00 P.M. at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.