Mauro P. Garcia - Funeral Homes, Inc.

Mauro P. Garcia - Funeral Homes, Inc. Mauro P. Garcia - Funeral Homes, Inc.
“Continuing Our Tradition of Service”
www.mauropgarcia.com Our story begins when owner and founder Mauro P. Garcia, Sr.

graduated in 1949 from Commonwealth College of Sciences in Houston, Texas. He became a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer and began working for Max Martinez Funeral Home in San Antonio, Texas. He decided to move to Alice, Texas and with the experience he attained, began working for Walker-Mora Funeral Home. It was in 1960 when Mauro P. and Mr. Mike Rios became partners and together established the Garcia-Rios Mortuary in San Diego, Texas. Four years later, the partnership was dissolved. In 1964 Mauro, Sr. and his wife, Ines R. Garcia, established Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego, Texas. This centralized his services and he began coordinating funerals throughout San Diego, Benavides and Freer, Texas. Business was slow at first, but he increased his amount of services in the years that followed. In 1971, Mauro P. Garcia, Jr. and his wife, Betty Lou Creager Garcia, joined the family business and began to work alongside his father. Business rapidly grew and later, plans were made to expand and open a second location. In 1989, Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home of Alice was established and our professionalism for funeral services grew. It was also during this time when Mauro Sr.’s daughter, Maria D. Garcia Aleman, joined the family business. In 1992, the Mauro P. Garcia Chapel of Benavides was built and to this day still operates in Benavides, Texas. Sadly, in 1994, Mauro’s beloved wife, Ines, passed away. Even though it was difficult, he continued his traditions of service until his own death in 1998. That same year, the funeral homes and chapel were incorporated into Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. On June 6, 2002, at the age of 50 and after battling cancer, Mauro Jr. passed away. Betty Lou, still continues the family tradition of service after 42 years of experience, and still operates the establishments today. Our reputation in the funeral industry speaks for itself. The communities, for over 57 years, have entrusted us with their loved ones for generations and continue repeating family business with our funeral homes even after the death of our pioneer founders.

“Continuing Our Tradition of Service”

Adolfo “Turkey” Quintanilla, Jr., age 66, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at his residence in San Diego, Te...
12/30/2025

Adolfo “Turkey” Quintanilla, Jr., age 66, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at his residence in San Diego, Texas. He was born on November 11, 1959, to Genoveva G. Quintanilla and Adolfo Quintanilla, Sr.

Adolfo, lovingly known as “Turkey,” was a devoted son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He cherished spending time outdoors with his family and friends, He was also known for his famous Tripas and tending to his roosters. A Dallas Cowboys fan, he found joy in the simple pleasures of life and the company of those he loved.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Adolfo Quintanilla, Sr. and Genoveva G. Quintanilla; his brother, Jose Luis Quintanilla; his father-in-law, Ramiro C. Morin; his brothers-in-law, Ramiro Morin, Jr.

Adolfo is survived by his three sons, Adolfo Quintanilla III (Deandra), Jose Quintanilla (Amber), and Michael A. Quintanilla (†Jessica); his three daughters, Amy Trevino (Troy), Jenny L. Harper (†Jervon), and Selena Ramirez (Gabriel); mother of his children, Melissa Morin Quintanilla; mother in law, Laura Adams Rocha (†Robert); his brothers, Eddie Quintanilla (Rosa Ann) and Neri Quintanilla (Marissa); his sisters, Clementina Q. Sanchez, Berta Q. Morin, Genoveva Q. (†Henry) Elizondo, Dora Munoz, and Noemi Resendez (Alonzo); 23 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter, Ray’Lynn Jennai Perez.

Adolfo also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends who will forever cherish his memory.

Active Pallbearers: Adolfo Quintanilla III, Michael Quintanilla, Jose Quintanilla, Neri Quintanilla, Albert Casas, and Eli Trigo.

Honorary Pallbearers: Adrian Tunchez and Eddie Quintanilla.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego, with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at St. Francis De Paula Catholic Church. Burial to follow at the San Diego Cemetery.

Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be left on our website: www.mauropgarcia.com

Erika “Love” Garcia, 53 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer...
12/29/2025

Erika “Love” Garcia, 53 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 3, 1972, to Rosalinda Gonzalez and Arnulfo Garcia.

Erika was a loving mother who was truly a mother to all. Her heart was generous, her spirit joyful, and her presence unforgettable. She had a deep love for gardening and found peace spending her days surrounded by her beloved dogs. Music brought her joy, and she loved to dance in moments where rhythm met eternal happiness.

Erika had a passion for all sports and never missed the opportunity to travel and support her nieces’ and grandchildren’s sporting events. Her love for the game and for her family was unwavering. Her words, “See you on the court,” will forever echo in the hearts of those who loved her.

She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Erika is survived by her loving daughters, Tia Shae Cardona and Taya Jade Cardona (Javier Cantu); her father, Arnulfo Garcia; her mother and stepfather, Rosalinda and Robert Scales; her grandmother, Mary Creager Rangel; her only sister, Issa LeBlanc (Nickel); her boyfriend, David Rodriguez; and her most prized possessions, her cherished granddaughters, Trinity Nevaeh Gomez (“Piglet”) and Raelynn Hinojosa (“Peppa”). She also leaves behind her beloved nieces, Naima LeBlanc and Neriah LeBlanc, along with numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Federico and Dora Gonzalez.

Active Pallbearers: Nickel LeBlanc, Javier Cantu, David Rodriguez, Oscar Saenz, Carlos Espinoza, David Saenz

Honorary Pallbearer: Fred Gonzalez

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home San Diego, with a Rosary to be recited at 10:00 a.m. Funeral Service conducted by San Diego Family Worship Center Church will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home- San Diego. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery No.2

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