Edelmiro Garza

Lucio Sr.

Edelmiro Garza Lucio Sr., of San Benito, Texas passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born to Armando and Porfiria "Pilita'' Lucio on June 3, 1942, in San Benito, Tx. Edelmiro graduated from San Benito High School and attended the police academy at Texas A&M. He served the city of San Benito on the police force until he retired from law enforcement in 1975. He then became a truck driver and retired from Consolidated Freightways after 30 years of driving with them. He was a dedicated member of the San Benito Rotary club, Latin Peace Officer Association, and Road Kill Café Cooking Team, and a loyal Houston Astro fan.

Edelmiro is survived by his children, Melissa (Frank) Quintero of Houston, Texas, Christine (Albert) Rivera of Houston, Texas, Gina (Jonathan) Harris, daughter in Law, Margie Lucio, his grandchildren, Adrianna Rivera, Valerie Rivera, Vincent Rivera, Edelmiro Lucio III, Andres Lucio, Jace Harris, Gianna Harris, his sibilings, Eva Lucio, Armando Lucio Jr., Odilia Gallegos, Alicia Muniz, his friend and loyal companion, Celeste Sanchez, and numerous nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Merry Lucio, his son, Edelmiro Lucio Jr., his brother, Omar Lucio, his sister, Arminda Garcia, and his brother, Alberto Lucio.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m with a chapel service funeral liturgy to begin at 6:00 p.m. with father Tom Pencelli as celebrant. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7:00 pm led by Bea Lopez at Trinity Funeral Chapel.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550. (956)364-2444. www.trinityfunerals.com