Velia Garcia-Rios, 63, of Buda died Wednesday, June 8, at Seton Medical Center.
Born in San Buenaventura, Coahuila, Mexico on November 16, 1947, to Martin and Carolina Rios, Velia was a delight to everyone who knew her. A woman of faith, she loved to sing praises to her savior, Jesus Christ. She was a living testimony to what the power of Christ can do in our lives and she was an encouragement to those who needed to see and feel that power. Her battle with cancer was just one part of an amazing testimony to her faith and strength.
Her main love, besides God, was her family, and her house and heart were always full of love. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She loved music, gardening, and her cooking was legendary. She will be deeply missed.
Velia is survived by her husband, Carmelo, her children Maria, Jaime, Silvia, Rolando, Rodrigo, Elizabeth, and Eloy; her grandchildren Daniel, Forest, Adrian, Jade, Mariana, Sarah, Xavier, Cristian, Elias, Lilly, Sabrina, Max, Layla, Liana, Jonah, and Zacarias; and her brothers Martin, Ricardo, Ruben, Fernando, Ernesto, and Rudy.
The memorial service was held on Sunday, June 12 at Harrell Funeral Home in Kyle. Another memorial service was held on Monday, June 13 at the funeral home. Graveside service was held at San Juan Cemetery in Reedville, Texas.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, appreciated.
