CONFIRMED: Ignacio C. Garcia Jr., Veteran, US Army, Vietnam Era (117-25) 16 Jun 25
520 N General McMullen Dr
San Antonio, TX 78228
USA
US ARMY VETERAN – VIETNAM ERA
The family of Mr. Ignacio C. Garcia Jr., a US Army Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the services, and the LEO supported procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Ignacio C. Garcia Jr passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family. He was 74 years of age. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, on May 14, 1951.
Ignacio was known to all as “Nacho” he served as a Sergeant in the United States Army and was a Veteran. He was proud to be a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Infantry Division at Fort Bragg specializing in company armor and mandated to be ‘on-call anytime, anywhere’ with readiness for the U.S. Department of Defense.
After his time in the service, he worked as a Pressman at Adolfo’s Printing Company in the mid 1980’s, he ran the largest print press machine of its time. Soon after he joined his brothers in working for their dad, Ignacio Sr’s Tree-Trimming Service. In Nacho’s later years he was part of the H-E-B family and worked at Central Market on Broadway as a Partner for 18 years. He had a love for sports and was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and San Antonio Spurs. Some of the things he enjoyed most were going to the Dallas Cowboys games with his brothers and son-in-law, family trips to the beach, fishing and watching western movies. Most of all he just loved spending time with his family.
Nacho is preceded in death by his parents Anita Caballero and Ignacio Garcia Sr, his sister Linda Quintero, his nephew Eric Garcia, his niece Jenise Espinoza, and his brother David Garcia.
Nacho is very loved and will be missed by all his family; daughter Brenda Herrera (Israel), son Anthony Garcia; grandchildren Carolena Herrera (Deryk), Nicholas Herrera (Vanessa), Gage Garcia, Jude Garcia; brothers Jaime Garcia (Gidget) and Jerry Garcia; Sister-in-Law Sandra Arriaga and his Forever Love Ida L. Garcia; 2 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.
WEATHER: Hi 94 / Lo 78, 9 % Chance of Rain, 92 % Humidity, Wind: 3 mph SSE
REQUESTOR: Alma Rodriguez, Family SPOX
STAGING: 9:30 am, Monday, June 16, 2025
Castillo Mission Funeral Home
520 N General McMullen Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78228
https://goo.gl/maps/ZuW5RtZf6p52
BRIEFING: 9:45 am
HONOR LINE: 10:00 am
**THIS IS A MOTORCYCLE ESCORT ONLY. NO CAGES PLEASE
KSU: 10:15 am (Semper Gumby)
**THE CAGES WILL MEET AT THE SHELTER IN FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
INTERMENT: 11:15 am – Shelter #2 (Call to Verify)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/kQ68VALuUAptXpgS9
RC: Lisa “Fancy Pants” Menard
FC: Rich “Richie Rich” Pachecano
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
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Will Rogers