GARCIA, Jose A., 76, of Pleasanton, TX formerly of Dade City, FL passed away on December 11, 2013, after succumbing to a battle against cancer. Family members and Hospice cared him for diligently. Jose was born in Montemorelos, Nuevo Len in Mexico on March 17, 1937. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Guadalupe A. Garcia. He is further survived by his children, Rosa (daughter) and Alberto Perez of Houston, TX; Gloria (daughter preceded him in death) and Rudy Garcia of Dade City, FL; Maria (daughter) and Edwardo Arredondo of San Antonio, TX; Jose Garcia (son) and Diana Juarez of Dade City, FL; Miguel A. Garcia (son) of Pleasanton, TX; Alberto Garcia (son) of Spring Hill, FL; Nora (daughter) and Jose Zavala of Pleasanton, TX; Irene (daughter) and Michael Salazar of Land OLakes, FL; Elvira (daughter) and Jay Szwast of Dade City, FL; and Albaro (son) and Elisa Garcia of San Antonio, TX; 28 Grandchildren; and 11 Great-Grandchildren. Hodges Family Funeral Homes, Hwy 301, Dade City, FL 33525.