Evaristo “Eddie” Garcia
Evaristo “Eddie” Garcia, age 59, of Marlin, passed away in Waco, on Sept. 27, 2021.
Evaristo was born Nov. 2, 1961, in Guajolotes, Estado de Durango, Mexico to Evaristo Garcia and Cira Villanueva. As a child, working hard alongside his siblings to help support those they cared for, Evaristo learned how helping family and friends would help define him throughout his life. These life events would create a determined, hardworking and dedicated man.
At the age of 17, with very little money and the clothes on his back, Evaristo traveled to the United States to help support his family. He was a brilliant man, teaching himself how to speak, read and write English. He would sit for hours reading books in English, learning how to develop and improve upon his skills. He worked numerous jobs and developed skills throughout his years, from carpentry, plumbing, and electricity to farming and mechanic work.
He met the love of his life, Dora Rodriguez, in 1980 and later married in 1982. Evaristo fathered three beautiful children during his marriage, who later made him a grandfather and great-grandfather. His son, Adam Garcia of Marlin; daughters, Eva Garcia of Marlin, and Selena Garcia and son-in-law, Brandon Sanders of Waco; granddaughters, Abigail Garcia-Martinez of Waco, and Isabel Gonzalez of Marlin; grandson, Adrian Gonzalez of Marlin; and great-grandson, Keanu Allison-Martinez of Waco.
Not only was he a devoted husband and father, but he was also a devoted brother and son. Evaristo was a caretaker for his mother, Cira, and always remained there for her when she needed him. In addition to this, he stood by his sister, Hilaria, throughout their life and stood in as a father to his nephews Ariel Garcia, Omar Garcia, and Niece Daisy Garcia.
It is obvious what mattered most to Evaristo - his family. Throughout this time, Evaristo never missed what he loved the most, and that was spending time with them. He loved to tell stories and make people laugh; there was never a dull moment when he was around. The best part of his stories was that they would provide valuable life lessons people would carry with them and share with others throughout their lives. That is how Evaristo continues to live on with us every day. What Evaristo did most was smile. His infectious smile illuminated any room and made everyone instantly feel wanted and appreciated. What people remember most is that he was a kind, honest, and generous man. His infectious laugh and kind heart made him a friend to so many people.
Evaristo never missed a chance to celebrate life. He loved to sing, dance, and joke with everyone. Evaristo never met a stranger, always a new friend. Anyone who mentioned him always defined him as a good, kind, and hardworking man. He would stop at nothing to help anyone he could. In 1994, Evaristo opened Garcia’s Auto Shop and proudly served the Marlin community for over 26 years. He loved working at his shop, along with raising cattle and bailing hay. His hard work never seemed to stop. It never stopped because this was Evaristo’s passion. Working at the ranch and shop was where Evaristo brought in so many people to share what life was about, happiness. He was precisely the definition of happiness. His love, kindness, smile, and caring wisdom will always live in our hearts.
Mr. Garcia was preceded in death by his father, Evaristo Garcia; paternal grandparents, Pablo Garcia and Leonor Arrredondo; maternal grandparents, Bonifacio Villanueva and Maria Talamante; sisters, Jesucita and Licha Garcia; and niece, Diana Garcia (daughter of Pedro Garcia Sr.)
Survivors include his mother, Cira Villanueva; wife, Dora Garcia; daughters, Selena and Eva Garcia; son, Adam Garcia; son-in-law, Brandon Sanders; grandchildren, Abigail Martinez-Garcia, Isabel Gonzalez and Adrian Gonzalez; great-grandson, Keanu Allison-Martinez; along with his siblings and their children, Pedro and Licha Garcia - Claudia and Gaspar Ruiz, Guerrero and Jennifer Garcia and Pedro and Jessica Garcia; Juan and Roserda Garcia - Juanito and Keren Garcia, Brenda and Christian Soberanes and Pricilla and Anibal Villacis; Lupe Garcia Sr. -
Lupe Jr. and Norma Garcia; Lala Espinoza - Evodio and Lisa Garcia, Leandro Garcia and
Susana Espinoza and Ricardo Mendez; Pola and Chimino Durante - Alma and Jose Ramos,
Julia and Evan Luna and Evelin and Oswaldo Bolas; Eusebio and Arcelia Garcia - Erica Garcia,
Ricky Garcia and Vanessa Garcia; Maria and Jorge Cardoza; Jesus and Cindy Cardoza -
Ruby Cardoza Garcia and Victor Cardoza Marungo and Fatima Cardoza; Pablo and Gloria Garcia - Pablo and Nayeli Garcia and Abigail and Manuel Mendez; Hilaria Garcia - Ariel and Faviola Garcia, Omar and Geisha Garcia and Daisy Garcia and Bonifacio; and Olga Garcia -
Edgar Garcia, Daniela Garcia, Alejandro Garcia and Veronica Garcia.
We love you Dad, and we will miss you tremendously. Rest In Peace - our amazing Father.
To my loving Husband, the love of my life, and father to my children - The life we built together is beautiful and everything I prayed for. I couldn’t have asked God to have blessed me with a better partner in life than you. I will forever love you and you will always be in my heart.
A special thanks to all of our family, friends, and members of the community. You took the time out of your days to visit us and offer gifts and your condolences. May God bless you endlessly.