Lt. Alberto

P. Garcia

Lt. Alberto P. Garcia , 72 passed away on October 25, 2023, at Harlingen Valley Baptist.

He was born on May 25, 1951, to Rogerio and Antonia (Perez) Garcia from Sebastian, Texas. Alberto graduated from Lyford High School, Class of 1970.

He served his country with honor with the US Army. He met his wife, Pauline Edeltraud while in service and celebrated 50 years of marriage.

He was employed for 23 years with Harlingen Fire Department as Lieutenant. He was employed part time with Quick Trac Insurance for many years. His hobbies were golfing, adult softball, sports, fishing, and gardening.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased in death by his brothers, Teodoro† (Socorro†) and (Ernesto†) Mary Garcia. His sisters Fidela† (Lupe†) Torres and Beatrice† (Pedro†) Loredo.

Surviving in addition to his beloved wife, Pauline, his daughter Gina (Richard) Thrasher, his son Omar (Jacqueline) Garcia. His grandchildren, Samantha, Matthew, Alexander, Arabella, Madilynn and Molly. His great grandson, Oliver.
Surviving siblings are his sisters, Mary Garcia, Adelaida Garcia, Angelita Garcia, Olivia (Robert) Rincones and Antonia (Pablo) Rocha Sr. His brother, Aniceto (Betty) Garcia. He also leaves behind to cherish his memories are his numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and his dear friends.

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Trinity Chapel with services at 5:00 p.m. with Harlingen Fire Department and a Holy Rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023 funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel.

Interment to follow at Santa Rita Cemetery in Sebastian, TX with full military honors under the Auspices of American Legion Post 205 & V.F.W. Post 2410.

Honored to serve as his pallbearers will be his sister, Adelaida 'Lina' Garcia; his son, Omar Garcia; grandsons, Matthew and Alexander Thrasher; nephews, Pablo Rocha Jr., Joseph Garcia, Erik Moreno, and Feliciano Garcia.

In lieu of flowers please send donations American Cancer Society Leukemia in honor of Alberto P. Garcia.

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