Hector T.

Garcia

Hector T. Garcia, age 85, of Palm Valley, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025. Born in Santa Maria, he was the son of the late Juan and Marta T. Garcia.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Rafaela Garcia; his son, Hector Garcia Jr.; and his daughter, Elisabeth C. Salas (Fernando). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Ricardo, Esteban, and Mia Renae; siblings, Oscar Garcia, Diana Gonzalez (Rafael), Consuelo Gonzalez (Juan), Noelia Perrin (Ronald), Dalia Quiroz (Rafael), and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Garcia enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1958 and was honorably discharged in 1962 at the rank of Lance Corporal. After marrying Rafaela in 1962, the couple moved to East Chicago, Indiana, where they made their home for 42 years. He was employed with Inland Steel for 20 years. Following his retirement, he proudly fulfilled a lifelong goal by earning a bachelor's degree from Purdue Calumet University in Hammond, Indiana.

In 2003, Hector and Rafaela returned to the Valley and settled in Palm Valley, where they have resided since.

Visitation will be held on Thursday December 4, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a prayer of the Holy Rosary led by Mary & Pete Martinez at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

A chapel service will be held on Friday December 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel with Father Joe Villalon as celebrant.

Interment will follow at Heavenly Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in La Feria, Texas.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Fernando Salas, Mia Renae Gallegos, Ricardo Romero IV, Armando Salas, Marco E. Castaneda, and Fernando Salas Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Gonzalez, and Frank Espinoza.

The family extends special appreciation to his caregiver, Alicia; his sisters-in-law, Angie and Diana; and to Bristol Hospice, Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation, Sun Valley Nursing Home and Rehab, and Valley Coastal Bend for their care and support.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Hector T. 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