Gilberto R.

Garcia

Gilberto R. Garcia entered eternal rest on July 28, 2025 peacefully in San Benito, Texas surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 24, 1951 to Francisco and Rebecca R. Garcia in San Benito, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Rebecca Garcia; brothers,  Jose Angel Garcia, Antonio Garcia, Enrique (Maria L.)Garcia, Francisco (Natividad C.) Garcia, Jesus Garcia (Bertha A. Garcia).

Gilberto graduated class of 1971 from San Benito high school. He served in the Army Fort Polk , GA and Fort Benning, GA, honorable discharge and Good Honors  Award. He was also a policeman for San Benito Police Department and Harlingen Police Department for 32 years on patrol and investigator for 7 years. He retired in 2007. He was a softball player for 20 years and enjoyed playing left field. He was an avid fisherman and #1 Dallas Cowboy fan. For 20 years he participated in Law enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run Fundraiser from Corpus Christi to Austin, Texas.

Gilberto leaves behind his loving wife of 33 years, Delia C. Garcia; former wife of 20 years, Diana C. Garcia (Ernesto); children, Irene Molano (Rick),Raul Garcia (Veronica); siblings, Alfredo R. Garcia, Esperansa G. Rodriguez , Maria G. Perez (Gilbert), Rebecca G. De La Garza(+Ricardo), Consuelo G. Herrera (George); grandchildren, Laura C. Gomez, Heather A. Medina (Jorge), Erika L. Rodriguez (Joseph), Gabriella A. Garcia, Daniella A. Garcia, Isabella A. Garcia; great grandchildren, Lauren C. Ortega, Raelynn I. Ortega, Joseph A. Rodriguez, Jerrik A. Rodriguez, Jonah A. Rodriguez

Visitation will be held on Thursday July 31, 2025 from 2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. with a prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

A mass will be held in his honor and is scheduled on Friday August 1, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church in San Benito, Texas.

Interment will follow at Mont Meta Cemetery in San Benito, Texas.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be his granddaughters, Laura C. Gomez, Heather A. Medina, Erika L. Rodriguez, Gabriella A. Garcia, Daniella A. Garcia , and Isabella A. Garcia.

Special thanks to Texas Oncology's Dr. Ghadder and Elara Hospice staff, Diana Contreras and Belinda Ragsdale.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Gilberto R. Garcia have entrusted his funeral arrangements to Freddy and Lenny Elizondo, funeral directors/owners 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

The Soldier Stood and Faced God

The soldier stood and faced God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier, how shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To my Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I haven't, because those of us who carry guns, can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, because the world is awfully rough.
But I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place, among the people here.
They never wanted me around, except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord , it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't , I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne, where the saints had often trod. As the soldier waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you soldier, you've borne your burdens well. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets; you've done your time in Hell."

~Author Unknown~

"Well done, good and faithful servant."

Rest in eternal peace, Gilbert.