ZAPATA, TEXAS—Juan Manuel Garcia, 84 passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at his residence in Zapata, Texas.

Mr. Garcia is preceded in death by his parents Felix Garcia and Ignacia Sanchez.

Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife of 66 years Elfida P. Garcia; daughters, Rosa Elena (†Amado Rufino) Martinez, Olga L. (Carlos) Salmeron, Ignacia Margarita (Serapio III) Garcia, San Juanita (Manuel Jr.) Garcia, Judith Garcia; grandchildren, Cynthia (Derly) Medina, Amado Rufino (Emely)Martinez, Amado Ricardo (Brenda) Martinez, Olga (Eddie) Perez, Juan Carlos Salmeron, Adrian (Jessica) Salmeron, Serapio (Clarissa) Garcia IV, Juan Manuel Garcia, Luis Antonio (Stacie) Garcia, Salvador (Myra) Benavides III, Juan Daniel Benavides, S. Lizette Benavides, Alex M. Garcia, Alexa (Carlos) Chapa, Ramiro (Michelle) Garcilazo III, Judy J. (April L.) Garcilazo, Roberto (Lauryn) Barerra Jr. and by numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, brothers and sisters.

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, we will open at 8:30 a.m. and depart at 10:30 a.m. for a mass at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Zapata, Texas.

Committal services will follow at Zapata County Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rose Garden Funeral Home Daniel A. Gonzalez, Funeral Director, 2102 N. US HWY 83 Zapata, Texas