Paulina Garcia

Paulina Garza Garcia, 98 of Odessa, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her residence, Monday April 6, 2026.

Paulina was born June 22, 1927, to Reyes & Norverta Garza in Rio Grande City, Tx.

She married Jose F Garcia on April 22, 1950, in Rio Grande City, Tx. She was a homemaker and faithful member of Primera Iglesia Bautista for many years until her health declined, keeping her from attending church.

Paulina is preceded in death by her parents, husband Jose F Garcia, and son Rev. Eloy Garcia and four sisters.

Paulina is survived by her daughters; Belinda & husband Jose Louis "Joe" Dutchover, Diana & husband Baltasar “Balti” Dutchover all of Odessa, Sons Jose “Joe” & wife Cynthia Garcia of Rio Grande City, Tx & Genaro “Gary” & wife Imelda Garcia of Odessa. Sister Ernestina Rivera & Brother Ramon Garza both of Rio Grande City, Tx

Paulinas’s is also cherished in memory by her grandchildren; Terri, Michelle, Christopher, Monica, Baltasar Jr, Melissa, Liza, Patty, Rebekah, Elizabet, Stephen & Abigail. 12 Great-Grandchildren & 6 Great Great-Grandchildren

Funeral services are set for 2pm Friday April 10, 2026, at Primera Iglesia Bautista 1333 San Andres Dr Odessa, TX 79763 with Rev Fernando De Luna, officiating.

Cremation will be at a later date.

Pallbearers are Christopher, Baltazar Jr, Stephen, Christopher Jr, Caleb & Ildefonso “Chito”

The family of Paulina wishes to extend our sincere thanks to her Granddaughters Terri, Abigail & Great Grand Daughter Alyssa