Gerardo Garcia,

Jr.

Gerardo "Gordy" Garcia, Jr., 35, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Friday, November 23, 2018.

Gerardo was born on December 28, 1982 in Harlingen, Texas to Haroldo Garcia, Sr. & Alma Soto Garcia. He attended Harlingen High School and played football for the Harlingen Cardinals as a running back. Gordy was also a roofer in the construction industry.

He is preceded in death by his father, Haroldo Garcia, Sr.; uncle, Santos Garcia; paternal grandfather, Cirildo Garcia; and maternal grandfather, Manuel Soto. He touched many hearts & will be greatly missed by all.

Gerardo is survived by his loving family to cherish his wonderful memory, his beloved wife of 17 years, Pamela "Pam" Valdez; children, Derrik A. Garcia, Jarod M. Garcia, & Sadie J. Garcia; mother, Alma Garcia; sister, Aurora B. Garcia (J.D. Salomon); nephew, Jaydyn Ramiro; niece, Jenika Dannielle; maternal grandmother, Isabel Garcia; paternal grandmother, Juana Garcia; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, & friends.

Gerardo adored and was most proud of his three children, Derrik, who is a running back at San Antonio Wagoner High School; Jarod, who plays football for Judson Middle School and also attends JSTEM in San Antonio; and Sadie, who cheers for the Star Vipers.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel.

A funeral mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, November 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at San Felipe Catholic Church.
Interment will follow to Ashland Memorial Park Cemetery in Harlingen.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be J.D. Salomon, Rey Hernandez Jr., Randy Hernandez, J.R. Solis, Juan "Johnny" Zavala, Michael "Bacon" Barron, Israel Longoria, & Ricardo Najar.

Honorary pallbearers will be his two sons, and his only nephew.

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