Frank Duron Garcia,of La Coste, passed away on August 26, 2018 in La Coste at the age of 79 years. He was born August 29, 1938 in La Coste, Texas, one of nine children born to Cresencio and Epifania Duron Garcia.
Frank served his country in the U.S. Army. After serving one tour of duty in the Army, Frank was employed as a construction worker for many years. He then worked at the H.E.B. Distribution Center for 25 years as fork lift operator. He was also employed at the Wal-Mart at Loop 1604 and Culebra. Even though Frank wasn’t a member of the VFW Posts, he enjoyed hanging out at them with his friends. In 1970, Frank married Yolanda Alvarado. They were blessed with 48 years of marriage.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents; siblings and their spouses, Alfredo Garcia, George (Maria) Garcia, Feliz (Erasmo) Santos, Margaret (Augustine) Reyes and Antonia (Felix) Carrillo; brothers-in-law, Dagoberto Hinojosa, Ernesto Lopez and Eugene Lopez.
Survivors include his wife, Yolanda A. Garcia; son, Frank Anthony Garcia and his wife Stacy; grandchildren, Michael A. Garcia, Nicholas E. Garcia and Issys B. Garcia; sisters, Rosa R. Hinojosa, Rachel Lopez and Patsy Lopez; sister-in-law, Consuelo Garcia; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 5, 2018 starting at 5:00 pm at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home, with the Holy Rosary recited at 7:00 pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 15825 Bexar Street, La Coste, TX 78039. Interment with military honors will follow at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in Frank’s memory to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home.