Mario Pedro Garcia passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.
Mario was born November 1, 1954 to Manuel R. Garcia III and Irene P. Garcia in Mission, TX. He was raised in Corpus Christi and moved to Dallas in 1976. Shortly after moving he met the love of his life, Ana Medrano, and moved to Fort Worth to be closer to her. They were married on September 16, 1979.
Mario was a concrete truck driver for 22 years with Argos Southern Star, which is why he was basically a human Google map even before there was such a thing. He was proud of his work and made sure to point out each property he helped pour the foundation for every time you passed certain areas around town. Mario loved food, music, sports, and Corpus Christi. Smoking bologna and brisket was something he enjoyed and looked for reasons to light up the grill. His go-to comfort food was weenies and eggs. He even won a hotdog eating contest and kept the plaque and newspaper article to prove it. A bottle of Coke and peanuts was a favorite drink-snack of his. He had a passion for music, especially conjunto, tejano, and Pink Floyd. He was famous for his performances on the air accordion. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. Win or lose, he stood by America's team. Boxing was another sport he looked forward to watching with family and friends. Cowboys gear is what you would usually see him wearing, but he was just as comfortable in one of his many stylish suits of which he had a different one for every special occasion. He was loyal to the pit stops he insisted on making during every trip to Corpus Christi, regardless of how much longer it made the drive. Meals at Solis in Corpus was another stop that was a must once he got into town. Mario adored Corpus and went as often as he could. He lived for fun gatherings with family and friends, over-decorating for the holidays, and traveling long distances for great food at Mary's Cafe and El Mexicano Grill. You were guaranteed laughs, friendship, and an all around good time if you ever spent much time with Mario. Mario's kind spirit and big heart will forever live within each of his children and grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Irene Garcia; and his brothers, Manuel Jr., Fernando, Margarito, and Juan.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ana Garcia; children, Veronica Novak and husband, Kyle, Mario Gracia Jr., Ruben Garcia and wife, Lolly; grandchildren, Nicholas, Mariana, Meredith, Kylie, Joseph, Leonardo, Ruben Jr., Daniel, and Perla; siblings, Martin Garcia and wife, Imelda. Norma Medrano and husband, Fernando, Nora Barrientos; and brother-in-law, Juan Barrientos all of Corpus Christi; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mario was born November 1, 1954 to Manuel R. Garcia III and Irene P. Garcia in Mission, TX. He was raised in Corpus Christi and moved to Dallas in 1976. Shortly after moving he met the love of his life, Ana Medrano, and moved to Fort Worth to be closer to her. They were married on September 16, 1979.
Mario was a concrete truck driver for 22 years with Argos Southern Star, which is why he was basically a human Google map even before there was such a thing. He was proud of his work and made sure to point out each property he helped pour the foundation for every time you passed certain areas around town. Mario loved food, music, sports, and Corpus Christi. Smoking bologna and brisket was something he enjoyed and looked for reasons to light up the grill. His go-to comfort food was weenies and eggs. He even won a hotdog eating contest and kept the plaque and newspaper article to prove it. A bottle of Coke and peanuts was a favorite drink-snack of his. He had a passion for music, especially conjunto, tejano, and Pink Floyd. He was famous for his performances on the air accordion. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. Win or lose, he stood by America's team. Boxing was another sport he looked forward to watching with family and friends. Cowboys gear is what you would usually see him wearing, but he was just as comfortable in one of his many stylish suits of which he had a different one for every special occasion. He was loyal to the pit stops he insisted on making during every trip to Corpus Christi, regardless of how much longer it made the drive. Meals at Solis in Corpus was another stop that was a must once he got into town. Mario adored Corpus and went as often as he could. He lived for fun gatherings with family and friends, over-decorating for the holidays, and traveling long distances for great food at Mary's Cafe and El Mexicano Grill. You were guaranteed laughs, friendship, and an all around good time if you ever spent much time with Mario. Mario's kind spirit and big heart will forever live within each of his children and grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Irene Garcia; and his brothers, Manuel Jr., Fernando, Margarito, and Juan.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ana Garcia; children, Veronica Novak and husband, Kyle, Mario Gracia Jr., Ruben Garcia and wife, Lolly; grandchildren, Nicholas, Mariana, Meredith, Kylie, Joseph, Leonardo, Ruben Jr., Daniel, and Perla; siblings, Martin Garcia and wife, Imelda. Norma Medrano and husband, Fernando, Nora Barrientos; and brother-in-law, Juan Barrientos all of Corpus Christi; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mario Pedro Garcia passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.
Mario was born November 1, 1954 to Manuel R. Garcia III and Irene P. Garcia in Mission, TX. He was raised in Corpus Christi and moved to Dallas in 1976. Shortly after moving he met the love of his life, Ana Medrano, and moved to Fort Worth to be closer to her. They were married on September 16, 1979.
Mario was a concrete truck driver for 22 years with Argos Southern Star, which is why he was basically a human Google map even before there was such a thing. He was proud of his work and made sure to point out each property he helped pour the foundation for every time you passed certain areas around town. Mario loved food, music, sports, and Corpus Christi. Smoking bologna and brisket was something he enjoyed and looked for reasons to light up the grill. His go-to comfort food was weenies and eggs. He even won a hotdog eating contest and kept the plaque and newspaper article to prove it. A bottle of Coke and peanuts was a favorite drink-snack of his. He had a passion for music, especially conjunto, tejano, and Pink Floyd. He was famous for his performances on the air accordion. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. Win or lose, he stood by America's team. Boxing was another sport he looked forward to watching with family and friends. Cowboys gear is what you would usually see him wearing, but he was just as comfortable in one of his many stylish suits of which he had a different one for every special occasion. He was loyal to the pit stops he insisted on making during every trip to Corpus Christi, regardless of how much longer it made the drive. Meals at Solis in Corpus was another stop that was a must once he got into town. Mario adored Corpus and went as often as he could. He lived for fun gatherings with family and friends, over-decorating for the holidays, and traveling long distances for great food at Mary's Cafe and El Mexicano Grill. You were guaranteed laughs, friendship, and an all around good time if you ever spent much time with Mario. Mario's kind spirit and big heart will forever live within each of his children and grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Irene Garcia; and his brothers, Manuel Jr., Fernando, Margarito, and Juan.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ana Garcia; children, Veronica Novak and husband, Kyle, Mario Gracia Jr., Ruben Garcia and wife, Lolly; grandchildren, Nicholas, Mariana, Meredith, Kylie, Joseph, Leonardo, Ruben Jr., Daniel, and Perla; siblings, Martin Garcia and wife, Imelda. Norma Medrano and husband, Fernando, Nora Barrientos; and brother-in-law, Juan Barrientos all of Corpus Christi; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mario was born November 1, 1954 to Manuel R. Garcia III and Irene P. Garcia in Mission, TX. He was raised in Corpus Christi and moved to Dallas in 1976. Shortly after moving he met the love of his life, Ana Medrano, and moved to Fort Worth to be closer to her. They were married on September 16, 1979.
Mario was a concrete truck driver for 22 years with Argos Southern Star, which is why he was basically a human Google map even before there was such a thing. He was proud of his work and made sure to point out each property he helped pour the foundation for every time you passed certain areas around town. Mario loved food, music, sports, and Corpus Christi. Smoking bologna and brisket was something he enjoyed and looked for reasons to light up the grill. His go-to comfort food was weenies and eggs. He even won a hotdog eating contest and kept the plaque and newspaper article to prove it. A bottle of Coke and peanuts was a favorite drink-snack of his. He had a passion for music, especially conjunto, tejano, and Pink Floyd. He was famous for his performances on the air accordion. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. Win or lose, he stood by America's team. Boxing was another sport he looked forward to watching with family and friends. Cowboys gear is what you would usually see him wearing, but he was just as comfortable in one of his many stylish suits of which he had a different one for every special occasion. He was loyal to the pit stops he insisted on making during every trip to Corpus Christi, regardless of how much longer it made the drive. Meals at Solis in Corpus was another stop that was a must once he got into town. Mario adored Corpus and went as often as he could. He lived for fun gatherings with family and friends, over-decorating for the holidays, and traveling long distances for great food at Mary's Cafe and El Mexicano Grill. You were guaranteed laughs, friendship, and an all around good time if you ever spent much time with Mario. Mario's kind spirit and big heart will forever live within each of his children and grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Irene Garcia; and his brothers, Manuel Jr., Fernando, Margarito, and Juan.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ana Garcia; children, Veronica Novak and husband, Kyle, Mario Gracia Jr., Ruben Garcia and wife, Lolly; grandchildren, Nicholas, Mariana, Meredith, Kylie, Joseph, Leonardo, Ruben Jr., Daniel, and Perla; siblings, Martin Garcia and wife, Imelda. Norma Medrano and husband, Fernando, Nora Barrientos; and brother-in-law, Juan Barrientos all of Corpus Christi; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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