Minnie D. Garcia, a native San Antonian, was born on March 4, 1924.  She was called to rest on June 6th, 2020. Minnie was preceded in death by her husband, Matt W. Garcia, mother, Teresa Perez Domangue, father, Jean Pierre "Pat" Domangue, brother, Arthur A. Domangue, sister, Josephine D. Galvan, and twin sister Winnie D. Doria.

She is survived by her children, David M. Garcia (Elva Garcia), Cecilia L. Alanis. Matt Garcia Jr., and Cynthia G. Martinez (Joe Martinez) and by 8 grandchildren who were her pride and joy.

Minnie attended Brackenridge High School, and St. Mary's University, where she met her husband, the late State Representative Matt Garcia. Prior to her enthusiastic political years filled with campaigning, rallies, block walking, and supportive parties, she was a part of San Antonio history in the Civic work she loved so passionately. Minnie worked at the San Antonio Development Agency in relocation with preparations for Hemisfair '68, which led her to a direct path to helping her community. If there was a cause Minnie was there. Working with the underserved and women's issues in particular were her initiatives to champion.

Throughout the years, Minnie was the perfect host to their Christmas parties at their lovely Mulberry home in Monte Vista. This was a backdrop for all friends and family to gather and celebrate with Minnie's elegant touch. Naturally, like most San Antonio grandmothers, she was a staunch Spurs fan. Minnie could always be found rooting for her team, at her family's houses, at a game or at home, always laughing, always rooting, always cheering. This would describe Minnie at her passion late in life for Las Vegas. This was Minnie's lucky getaway where she often beat the odds with winning tournaments and escaped for a good time with the slots.

Minnie was a daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. We remember her smile and the gift to make life memorable.

FUNERAL SERVICES

A rotating visitation will be held Sunday, June 14, 2020 from 5:00pm-7:00pm in The Angelus Chapel.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 15, 2020 with a Funeral Mass to be offered at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and burial at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery, both services will be held privately for the family only.

The family would like to thank St. Francis Nursing Home and staff for their care and compassion.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution in Minnie's name to St. Francis Nursing Home, located at 630 W. Woodlawn Ave., SAT 78212.

For those unable to attend services, a message of condolence may be sent to the Garcia family