Obituary of David Garcia

DAVID GARCIA On July 4th, 2012, the epitome of a truly great, great man passed, he was a father, a loving husband, a son, and friend to many. Survived by his wife Irma Garcia, daughter Bianca Garcia, and two sons Ricco and Samuel Garcia his parents, parents Juan Garcia of McAllen and Lucinda Cantu of Edinburg; three sisters, Clara Garcia of Bastrop, Texas, Esther Pacheco of San Juan and Patricia Garcia-Lopez of Edinburg; numerous nieces and nephews. David Garcia's passing was a true testament to all of the world that all men truly are mortal. He served as an attorney in South Texas where he challenged the status quo and worked to improve the quality of life for hundreds of people his entire professional career. Born and raised in some of the roughest areas surrounding Detroit, Michigan he worked almost his entire life where he graduated from the University of Michigan on a full ride scholarship. He then attended law school at the University of Texas. Upon serving as an attorney he proved himself as one of the greatest attorneys in the United States, taking a case all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States at the age of 26. A man who would receive $100 and give away $99 in a heart beat because he was always that confident and giving. His giving extended to missionary trips in Africa, to the payment of many peoples' educations, his love and fortune was extended to all of his family. He was never slow to be the first person to lend a helping hand to his extended family or friends in a distressed situation. Visitation will be from 2 pm to 9 pm, with a 7 pm rosary Friday, July 6, 2012, at Legacy Chapels, 4610 South Jackson Road in Edinburg. Funeral mass will be at 11am Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in McAllen. Interment will follow at Valley Memorial Gardens in McAllen. Funeral services are under the direction of Legacy Chapels in Edinburg.