Alfredo R.

Garcia

In Loving Memory Of

Alfredo R. Garcia

June 23, 1945 – January 20, 2026

Alfredo R. Garcia a devoted public servant, beloved partner, father, brother, and grandfather passed away on Tuesday evening, January 20, 2026.

Alfredo was born on June 23, 1945 in San Benito, Texas to Francisco and Rebeca Garcia.

Alfredo dedicated his life to serving others. He began his career as a  firefighter with the Harlingen Fire Department and later transitioned into emergency medical services, serving as an Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Director for Harlingen EMS. He had a deep passion for helping others during medical emergencies and took great pride in saving lives. A proud graduate of San Benito High School, Alfredo continued his education at Pan American University, where he earned a nursing degree. He went on to work as a Registered Nurse until his retirement. Alfredo also honorably served his country in the United States Army at Fort Lewis, Washington.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Rebeca Garcia; his brothers, Jose Angel Garcia, Antonio Garcia, Enrique Garcia, Francisco Garcia, Jesus Garcia, and Gilberto Garcia.

Alfredo leaves behind his loving family to cherish his wonderful memory, longtime partner, Gloria Orozco, who was always faithfully by his side; his children, Belinda (Robert) Olivarez and Samuel Rey (Jerry Guthrie) Garcia; siblings, Esperanza G. Rodriguez, Maria G. Perez (Gilbert), Rebecca G. De La Garza (+Ricardo), and Consuelo G. Herrera (Jorge); his beloved grandchildren, Derek and Kyle Olivarez, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Alfredo's memory will live on in our hearts forever and he will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. led by Bea and Armando Lopez at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

Funeral procession will depart from Trinity Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m., Friday, January 23, 2026 to St. Benedict's Catholic Church in San Benito for a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m.

Inurnment will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Rio Grande Valley Veteran's Cemetery in Mission, Texas with full military honors under the auspices of American Legion Post 205.

Honored to serve as his pallbearers will be Carlos Garcia, Raul Garcia, Mike Garcia, Michael Orozco, Robert Olivarez, and Derek Olivarez.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Alfredo R. Garcia , have entrusted his funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo, funeral director/owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550. You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com