Pilar B. Garcia
December 28, 1930 ~ February 17, 2013
Pilar was born on Dec. 28, 1930 in Barcelona, Spain and passed away on Feb. 17, 2013 at her home in San Antonio, Tx. She was 82 years old. She was born to Jaime and Pilar Barrera of Barcelona, Spain and was the eldest of 2 daughters. In her early years, Pilar performed as a nightclub singer and dancer, along with her sister Celia and a best friend Rosa. They were known as the "Trio Dolly" and traveled along with a band/orchestra to different locations singing, dancing and playing accordion. While a performer, Pilar met her future husband, Rodolfo H. Garcia, who was serving in the U.S. Air Force. They were married on Jan. 6, 1956 in Barcelona, Spain, where they lived before moving to Greece and then moving back to live in the U.S. In 1959. Pilar was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rodolfo H. Garcia, her son "Rudy" Garcia Jr., and her grandson, Marcus A. Reyna. She is survived by her daughter, Celia "Sally" McMullen and grandson Paul M. Reyna and granddaughter Emily P. Lathrup ; daughter, Mary Alice Sandoval and her husband Carlos; her grandchildren Raquel Vasquez, Raven M. Garcia, and Cedrick R. Garcia; and her sister, Celia B. Waldrop of Sheppardsville, Ky.; along with numerous nieces and nephews. As per her wishes, she will be cremated and her ashes scattered by her daughters at a later date. A "Celebration of Life" will be held at her home on March, 2nd 2013.
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Tia Pili, sweet, funny, beautiful and witty. I always felt welcome in your home.
My love and abrazos to my primas Sally and Alice who were always there for her, and to all of Tia’s grandchildren.
We will all miss Pilar and our sincere condolences and never ending love go out to Sally, Alice, and all the grandchildren. We will have many memories of Pilar, many having to do upon her arrival here with us in San Antonio. Her efforts to cope with the English language and laughing at us when we spoke what we though was Spanish. She had to learn not only English but also TexMex.We enjoyed having her in our family. She introduced us to many great Spanish food dishes. We ate food we would never had an opportunity to have otherwise. Our love goes out to all of you!.
Tio Gilbert and Tia Mary Lou
I have so many wonderful memories growing up in your home with your family. I always felt like part of the Garcias! Your mom always kept us laughing with her silly sayings and of course the way she said them was the funny part. Specifically, I remember her dream of a Budget Diaper Service. (You had to hear her say it). I loved her cooking too! I learned how to eat just about everything she cooked but menudo. I love you, Alice, like a sister and always will. Love you, too, Sally. Prayers for all of your family members. I’ll see you Saturday.