Oscar M. Garcia, 67, formally of Yoakum, TX and current resident of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on October 11, 2026, at Christus Spohn South Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX.

He is preceded in death by his father Refugio T. Garcia and mother Belen M. Garcia. Brothers Joe M. Garcia and David M. Garcia

Oscar is survived by his wife, Heidi Garcia and sons Ryan Garcia of Corpus Christi, TX and Nicholas Garcia, wife Crystal, and daughter Kurstin of Dallas TX. Brothers Louis Garcia (Stella Cox) of San Antonio, TX, George Garcia of Corpus Christi, TX, and sister Beatrice Satberry (A.J. Satberry deceased) of Yoakum, TX.

Oscar was born in Yoakum, TX, attending school at Yoakum ISD. He began his military career in 1980, joining the Army as a Stinger Missile expert, continuing after active duty with the Army Reserves and the National Guard up to his retirement in 2019.

Oscar had been awarded with many medals and accommodations, including an Army Commendation Medal, The Adjutant General’s Individual Award, The Award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and The Army Achievement Medal.

During his time serving in the Reserves and National Guard, his civilian career included working retail at HEB Food Stores, starting in Yoakum, TX, Office Depot and security at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi and various locations in Dallas and Austin, while in residence, returning to Corpus Christi in 2024. In retirement, Oscar enjoyed watching sports, especially WWE wrestling, baseball, and football games.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the interment service at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 11:00am, located at 99741 I-37 in Corpus Christi, TX.

Please arrive after 10:45am due to parking. If you arrive before 10:45am, please pause at the front of the cemetery, until directed to the site in the back of the cemetery.

Following the service, you are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Oscar’s church - Grace Community Church, 1514 Flour Bluff Dr, Corpus Christi Tx.