OBITUARY
Mark Ryan Garcia, born on June 13, 1995, passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 30.
An adventurous, hard-working, humorous, loyal, and resilient individual, Mark was known for being the life of the party and loved to be around friends and family. He had a knack for joking around and was excited to be a new dad.
Mark graduated from Lake View High in 2013 and went on to earn a Bachelors of Business Administration from Angelo State University in 2021.
He was an active alumnus of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, which played a significant role in his life.
In his personal life, Mark shared a loving partnership with Nicole Mendez and was the proud father of his son, Mark Ryan Garcia Jr., affectionately known as “MJ.” He is survived by his parents, Marcus and Gracie Garcia, and his siblings, Anthony Garcia and wife Ada, Brittany Garcia, Jessie Garcia and partner Cheyenne Simmons, and Alizandra Garcia. His Grandparents, Margaret Lopez, San Juanita Garcia, and Gerarrdo Lopez Sr.. His in-laws, Hugo Mendez and Nancy Lopez. His nieces and nephews, Kynlie, Khloe, Kamryn, Kingston, and Kianna, will remember him fondly. Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents, Matilde Garcia and Alfredo Martinez.
Mark’s interests were as diverse as his personality. He was a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Luka Doncic; enjoyed attending music festivals and concerts, and had a passion for movies, particularly Marvel films.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love, kindness, and support during this difficult time. Your prayers, visits, messages, and acts of compassion have brought them comfort and strength, and they are truly thankful for each of you.
A wake will be held at Johnson’s Funeral Home in San Angelo, TX, on December 9, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will take place at the same venue on December 10, 2025, from 1-2 p.m., followed by a committal service at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, 4989 FM Highway 1223 in San Angelo, 2-3 p.m.
Pallbearers will include Anthony Garcia, Jesse Garcia, Zeke Sanchez, Darrius Thornton, Adam Husband, Christian Delgado, Leighton Delgado, and Micheal Lane Delgado.
In the words of John 11:25, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, even if he dies, shall live and, whoever lives and believes in me, shall never die.” And as Mark would say, “How about dem Cowboys.”
“It’s OK, rest easy baby. Dad and Momma gotcha from here, always mommy’s Shaka Pana Tana.”
— From Johnson’s Funeral Home
