Sam Garcia Jr.

Sam Garcia Jr., 69, of Lubbock Texas, passed away on July 17, 2023, at his residence while under hospice care and surrounded by loving members of his family and friends.  A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Gene Martinez, will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Ministerios Nueva Vida Wolfforth Worship at 104 Park Rd, Wolfforth, TX and the ceremony will commence at 10am.  Following the ceremony, please join us for a meal and fellowship as we celebrate the cherished memories and life of Sam Garcia.  The meal will be served at same location as church right after service.

Early in life, Sam determined an education was not required, opted out, and joined the workforce.  He spent most of his working years in agriculture where he earned a solid reputation due to his strong work ethic.  Despite not having attended schooling, his natural instincts enabled him to be one of the smartest men we knew.  Sam possessed a great deal of knowledge and potential.  He excelled in areas such as home construction, creating/rebuilding projects, and auto mechanics.  Sam found a passion for Tejano music, learned to play several instruments, and was a member of multiple local bands.  When he was not performing, he enjoyed watching other Tejano performers and dancing to the music he loved.

He is survived by his wife of fifteen years, Irma Garcia of Lubbock TX; two daughters, Rhonda Arellano and Victoria Garcia, both of Lubbock,; six sons, Billy Garcia of Scott Airforce Base, IL, Joseph Garcia of Clovis, NM, Sam Garcia III and Ronnie Garcia, both of Dimmit, TX, Silas Garcia and Bobby Garcia both of Clovis, NM;, 1 step daughter, Starlene Casarez of Lubbock Tx, 2 step sons, Tim Casarez Lorenzo TX, Abraham Casarez of Lubbock Tx, 36 grandchildren, Alano Garcia and Jovan Garcia of Oklahoma City, OK, Savannah Garcia of Amarillo, TX, Xavier Garcia and Ava Garcia of Clovis, NM, Angel Garcia of Amarillo, TX, Gabriela Garcia and Ruby Garcia of Bowie, TX, Sam Garcia IV and Angelo Garcia of San Angelo, TX, Drew Garcia of Dimmit, TX, Alexandra Garcia and Silas Garcia Jr. of Lubbock, TX, Serenity Garcia of Clovis, NM, Trinity Garcia, Dimitri Garcia, and Maleki Garcia of Clovis, NM, and Lorena Arellano, Josiah Arellano, Noah Arellano, Neveah Arellano, Faith Arellano and Arie Arellano of Lubbock, Angel Casarez, Timmy Casarez, Anthony Cazares, Zachary Casarez, Elizabeth Casarez all in Lubbock TX, Gabriel Casarez of Kentuky, Serena Gonzales of Lubbock TX, Amaya De la Cruz and Boston Castillo of Lubbock TX, Jp Casarez, Aj Casarez, Josiah Casarez in Lorenzo TX, Lexi Casarez of Lubbock TX; 8 great grandchildren, Joziah Torres and Aniyah Torres of Amarillo, TX, Izzabella Garcia and Angel Garcia Jr. of Amarillo, TX, and Felicity Garcia of Bowie, TX, Michael Gonzales and Uriel Gonzales both in Lubbock TX, A’zyrah Salas of Lubbock TX.

Additional survivors include three brothers, Josefat Garcia and Joe Garcia of Colby, KS, Rudy Garcia of Ft. Collins, CO; five sisters, Paula Garate of Garden City, KS, Rosa Garcia and Rosalina Whisnant of Brewster, KS, Ofelia Betancourt of Colby, KS, and Carmen Martin of FL; 2 sister-in-laws, 3 brother-in-laws, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Severo Garcia Jr; mother Magorita Garcia; four brothers, Jose Garcia, Tomas Garcia, Remejio Garcia, and Leonardo Garcia; and three sisters, Sylvia Gonzales, Magarita Betoncourt, and Ofelia Falcon.

Sam’s family would like to extend a thank you for all the love and support provided during this difficult time.  He will be missed greatly.

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