Nelda Garcia

Nelda Laura Garcia, 45, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 28, 2010, in Brownsville Texas, she was born in Brownsville, Texas on February 2, 1965.

She was preceded in death by her parents Julian Garcia Jr. and Maria Pedroche Garcia.

Nelda worked for Brownsville Independent School District for 17 years.She received her degrees from the University of Texas at Brownsville, Principal Certification in 2001, Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling in 1990, and a Bachelor of Psychology with a Minor in Reading in 1988. In addition to her work as a counselor, Nelda was a 21st Century Lead Teacher and was a member of the Hiring Committee. Her leadership experience included being a coordinator of the Gifted and Talented Program, and awards included Counselor of the Year 19992000. She will be missed deeply by all who knew her, especially her family. Nelda was a very generous person throughout her life, always helping her students and those in need. She was a caring, dedicated mother, who made life more beautiful through her artistic and giving character. Nelda enjoyed traveling and her last trip was to Israel as a tribute to her mother.

She is survived by her children, Catalina Isadora Shull and Joseph Julian Shull, brothers and sisters, Maria Teresa Garcia Pedroche, Arturo Javier Garcia, Jorge Julian Garcia, Lisa Lourdes Schaelchlin Jonathan, and Elva Cristina Garcia and granddaughter Hailie Shull.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m., on Friday, June 4, 2010 and a memorial service on Saturday, June 5, at 10:00 a.m at Trevino Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.

Visitation

Trevino Funeral Home
1355 Old Port Isabel Rd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Friday, June 4, 2010
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Service

Rosary

Trevino Funeral Home
1355 Old Port Isabel Rd
Brownsville, TX  78520
Friday, June 4, 2010
7 p.m.

Memorial Service

Trevino Funeral Home
1355 Old Port Isabel Rd
Brownsville, TX  78520
Saturday, June 5, 2010
10 a.m. Cremation will follow