Alejo Carlos Garcia

Alejo Carlos Garcia, 83, of San Diego, Texas passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, after a short illness. Alejo went peacefully surrounded by his children and family. He was born on September 14, 1942, in San Diego, Texas and was a lifelong resident. He dedicated many years of service to his community serving as Duval County Commissioner for 43 years. However, his greatest role was that of dad and Papo.  Alejo was cherished by his family, and his absence will leave a profound impact on all who loved him. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Encarnacion Jr. and Eva Gonzalez Garcia; brother, Encarnacion Garcia III; the love of his life and wife of 59 years, Elma Reyes Garcia; and son, Alejo C. Garcia, Jr.

Alejo is survived by one son, Adrian (Diana) Garcia of Corpus Christi, Texas; two daughters, Alma (Roberto) Casas of Corpus Christi, Texas and Alissa (Rey Mendez) Garcia of San Diego, Texas; one brother, Eudoxio (Delia) Garcia of Alice, Texas; seven grandchildren, Roberto “Robby” (Jennifer) Casas, Alex Garcia, Ricardo Ivan (Brittany) Casas, Amanda (Marvin Whitt) Garcia, Adrian (Amanda) Casas, Adriel (Briana) Casas, and Amanda Morgan; and twelve great grandchildren, Iliana Casas, Genevieve Casas, Ryan Casas, Isabelle Casas, Ariana Casas, Raul (RJ) Cruz Jr., Kaydence Casas, Lux Garcia, Kallie Casas, Amelia Casas, Amari Whitt, and Kacey Casas; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Active Pallbearers: Roberto “Robby” Casas, Alex Garcia, Ricardo Ivan Casas, Amanda Garcia, Adrian Casas and Adriel Casas.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home- San Diego, TX from 3:00 p.m. Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. following visitation. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church. Burial to follow at the San Diego Cemetery.  
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Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ​