Ramon R. Garcia of Hondo/Quihi, 76, passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. Born Aug. 16, 1939, in Hondo, he was the son of Nicolas and Guadalupe Ruiz Garcia. A beloved dad and grandfather, Ramon brought joy to his family and friends by sharing his heartfelt stories and his words of wisdom. Ramon loved to work and was always willing to help. He was a master of carpentry and an artist in building. He looked forward to sharing his daily jokes and evening chats with Elsa, always trying to make even the bad days shine bright. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Maria Dominguez; and an infant sister, Maria Magdalena Garcia. He is survived by his life companion of 21 years, Elsa Campos; son, Hector Garcia of Dallas; daughter, Velma (Ernesto) Hernandez of Hondo; stepchildren, Armando Campos Jr., Erica Spiegel, Roxanne Campos and Bryan Campos; numerous grandchildren; brothers, Juan Garcia and Ernesto "Chico" Garcia; sisters, Lucia (Pasqual) Alcaraz and Virginia Garcia; and the mother of his children, Lita Garcia. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, with Rosary recited at 7 p.m. at Guinn-Horger Chapel, Hondo. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Castroville, followed by interment at Hondo Cemetery, Oakwood Section. Pallbearers are Armando Campos Jr., Bryan Campos, Charles Spiegel, Cutter Spiegel, Robert Dominguez, Gilbert Alcaraz. Honorary pallbearer is Ron Barbutti. The family suggests memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.