Alice (Cantu) Garcia

Alice Cantu Garcia died peacefully in Lubbock on September 29th, 2020 at the age of 83.

Alice was born on December 14th, 1936 in Donna Texas to Samuel and Hermenia Cantu. Alice married Margarito “Joe” Garcia on November 29th, 1958. Alice alongside her husband Joe spent their life farming, ranching and raising their children.  The couple welcomed nine children into their home and set about teaching them about faith and love. Her children remember her as a kind and loving mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals.

Alice was dedicated to her Husband and Children who loved spending time at her ranch with her family and who was passionate about her Faith. Alice was an active and dedicated member of the Saint Mary’s Catholic and Guadalupana organization.

Alice is survived by her children Daniel and spouse Stella Garcia of Spur, Caroline Lara and Eddie Ramirez of Lubbock, Patrick and spouse Elizabeth Garcia of Lubbock, Elia and spouse Ramon Gamboa of Lubbock, Andy Garcia of Lubbock,  Eddie and spouse Amy Garcia of Idalou, Nancy and spouse Philip Driver of Flower Mound, Christopher Garcia and Ashley Clark of Lubbock,  Siblings, Lillie Sifuentes of Olton, Sally Garcia of Ralls and Minnie Cantu of Bryan, 20 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband Margarito “Joe” Garcia and son Danny Ray Garcia, parents and four brothers.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday October 2, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Spur, TX with interment to follow at Spur Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Zapata Funeral Home.