Raul G. Garcia, Sr., 69, of Big Spring, Texas, died on Friday, May 20, 2005, at this residence. A vigil service will be held at 7:00 PM Sunday at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, May 23, 2005 at Trinity Memorial Park with Rev. Felix Cubello, officiating. He was born on April 25, 1936, in Starr County, Texas and married Herminia Gonzales on December 1, 1956 in Starr County. Mr. Garcia came to Big Spring in 1957 from Starr County. He farmed in the Lomax area, retiring in 1995. He loved being with his family and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Herminia Garcia of Big Spring; five sons, Raul Garcia, Jr. and wife, Rosie, Candy Garcia and Oscar Garcia and wife, Sandra, all of Big Spring, Ralph Garcia and wife, Sandra, of Midland and Tony Garcia and wife, Anna, of Lubbock; six daughters, Mary Ramirez and husband, Tommy, and Sylvia Trevino all of Big Spring, Elisa Correa and husband, Arturo, and Minerva Medrano and husband, Victor, all of Garden City, Nelda Katchmazenski of Midland and Diana Chavez of New Braunfels; four sisters, Sara Guerrero and Olivia Lopez both of Rio Grande City, Martha Villarreal of Coahoma and Minerva Trevino of San Juan; 31 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.Pallbearers will be Marcos Rocha, Raul Garcia III, Michael Ramirez, Lee Garcia, Tony Garcia, Jr., J. R. Medrano, T. J. Chavez and Michael Correa.The family suggests memorials to: Odyssey Hospice, 1003 E. FM 700, Big Spring, Texas 79720.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
