Francisco Israel Garcia Jr., of Brownsville, Texas, devoted son, father, grandson, brother, and friend, entered eternal rest peacefully at his residence in Brownsville, TX on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was born in Brownsville, Texas on April 27, 1992. He was 32.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Flora Canales Herrera; and his paternal grandparents Francisco and Camila Garcia.
Left to cherish his memory is his mother Anna Maria Herrera Garcia; father Francisco I. Garcia(Santa); sons Marcus Gutierrez, Gabriel I. Garcia, their mother Aida De La Cruz, maternal grandfather Donato Herrera Sr., 2nd mother/Aunt Lucy Herrera Garcia; his siblings Miguel A. Garcia, Leo I. (Sarahi) Garcia, Louie (Emily) Garcia, Erica (Keith) Rodriguez, Christina Martinez, Nicole del Angel, Ashley del Angel; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews.
Throughout his life, Frank was a loyal friend, a compassionate listener and an unwavering source of support. Whether it was offering a helping hand to those in need or simply being there to listen, Frank touched countless lives with warmth, empathy, and a gentle spirit. He was employed at the Brownsville Independent School District at Lopez Early College High School. Frank was a big Atlanta Falcons fan, and loved the game of football. He also enjoyed playing Madden or NBA 2k on the Xbox, when he could. Frank loved spending time with his loved ones and with his sons. He loved playing football outdoors, Frank loved to watch movies on Netflix. He also had a love for music, especially from Eminem. His beautiful smile will light up the heavens.
We are deeply grateful for all the heartfelt messages, phone calls, tremendous support, generous contributions, you’ve shared for our loved one during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed.
Visitation is scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2024 with a prayer service commencing at 6:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Services will conclude at the end of the evening.
To send flowers or a plant to the family in the memory of Mr. Francisco I. Garcia Jr., please visit Shalom Sympathy Florals at Sunset Memorial, place your order online at https://shalomflorals.com/shop or call (956) 572-3872.