Guillermo "Wile" Garcia

Guillermo “Wile” Garcia Guillermo “Wile” Garcia, 55, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015 in Laredo, Texas. Our beloved son, father, grandfather and uncle, Guillermo Garcia went home to be with Our Lord after a long battle with his ailing sickness. He endured many years of medical problems but never one to complain. His body was broken but never his spirit. He always had a smile and a positive word to say every time to everyone. His outlook on life was “The glass is never half empty but always half full.” One of his favorite things to do was play softball and go fishing. He was also an avid Elvis Presley fan. Music always brought joy to his spirit. He was an excellent son, brother, father, grandfather and uncle. His children and his grandchildren were his pride and joy. His faith in our Lord Jesus Christ kept him going. He will be greatly missed by many relatives and friends. His memory will live with us forever. Always remember what he said, “I ain’t here for a long time, I’m here for a good time.” He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Isabel and Roberto Garcia; maternal grandparents, Ignacio Jalomo and Consuelo Martinez Jalomo; cousin, Jesus Santos, III. Mr. Garcia is survived by his parents, Agustin and Rosario P. Garcia; children, Ashley A. (Cesar Daniel) Saavedra, Guillermo Garcia, Jr., Michael Anthony Garcia, Joseph Aaron Garcia, Nora Elia Garcia; grandchildren, Cesar Daniel Saavedra, Gianna Saavedra, Audrina V. Garcia, Ariella M. Garcia, Christian S. Garcia, Khloe N. Garcia; brothers and sisters, Gerardo Garcia, Jaime (Nelda) Garcia, Melissa J. Garcia; mother of his children, Nora Elia Garcia. Also surviving are numerous relatives and friends. A vigil was held on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hillside Funeral Home. A visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A chapel service will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Norman Howell officiating. Interment will follow at the family plot of the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Guillermo Garcia, Jr., Michael A. Garcia, Joseph A. Garcia, Justin Fuentes, Francisco G. Fuentes, Aaron A. Fuentes, Ernesto Herrera and Jesus Ponce. Honorary Pallbearers will be Brad Richins, Robert Santos, Oscar Santos and Gilberto De Leon. If you would like to sign the guestbook or send private condolences, you may do so at www.hillsidefuneral.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Hillside Funeral Home, 310 Hillside Road.