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- Lionel G Garcia - Novelist for Everyone - www.lionelgarcia-novelist.com/about.htm
"Garcia was born in San Diego, Texas, on August the 20th, 1935, deep in the barren brush country. He was raised in an extended family filled with colorful characters which included his parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles and transient relatives-close and distant- who came in and out of his grandmother's house without warning. He was affected deeply by the Hispanic story telling tradition. Most of his work is about the Mexican American experience in deep south Texas brush country, an area so different and unique that is still part United States and Mexico, an area of a mixture of Catholicism and witchcraft in which nothing thrives except plants with thorns and animals with fangs.
«http://www.lionelgarcia-novelist.com/reviews.htm»"During his early years he was sent to live with his grandfather who worked on a remote ranch far in the scrub. There they tended goats and a few cows and struggled to raise whatever little crops the weather would allow. To this day he can hear the cowbells ring at night, hence the title of his fictionalized autobiography , I Can Hear the Cowbells Ring.
"He began writing in grammar school. His first published stories were in 1956 in a literary magazine at Texas A&M University, from which he graduated. His award winning stories have dealt mostly with Mexican American life in the United States.
"As a child of the Great Depression, his philosophy and attitudes are shaped by the strength, love and loyalty he experienced in the face of extreme poverty and prejudice. He inherited his sense of humor from his strong family who managed to confront and solve problems of monumental proportions with common sense and total acceptance.
"In 1983, he was asked to read from his works at a bohemian coffee house in Houston. The response was so positive that he is now in demand nation-wide as a reader and speaker before a wide range of audiences--from literary and corporate groups to kindergartners. He captures audiences with engaging stories laced with generous helpings of humor and wisdom which makes for an immediate connection with his audience.
"He is married to Noemi Barrera and has three children, Rose, Carlos and Paul. He has one son-in-law, Robert Filteau and a grandson, David, a daughter-in-law, Judi, and a grand-daughter, Jamie. He is a practicing veterinarian and devotes his night time to writing."
Elaine Jesmer / Public Relations and Publicity / 8491 Sunset Blvd. / Los Angeles, CA 90069
obituary - Houston Chronicle (TX) - 11 Jul 2013
Dr. Lionel Gonzalo Garcia was born in San Diego Texas on August 20, 1935. He was a native of San Diego, Texas and was a resident of Seabrook, Texas. Lionel graduated from San Diego High School . He went on to study at Texas A&M Universityand graduated with a degree in Biology in 1956. Lionel was a member of the Army and was honorably discharged as a captain. Lionel went on to obtain a degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1965. Dr. Garcia was a veterinarian at Clear Lake Forest Animal Clinic for 35 years. Dr. Garcia was a member of several organizations including: Veterinary Association, Space Center Rotary Club where he held the position of President. Lionel is an author of numerous award winning writings which are archived at the Texas A&M Cushing Library. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and always loved a party. Lionel also enjoyed gardening, painting and caring for his migratory birds. Dr. Garcia is preceded in death by his mother Maria Saenz Garcia , his father Gonzalo Garcia and his brother Dr. Richard Garcia. He is survived by his wife Noemi Garcia, His daughter Rose Filteau, his sons Carlos Garcia and Paul Garcia, his sister Sylvia Urich , his brother Orlando Garcia, his grandchildren David Filteau, Jason Garcia, Jaimee Hare, Joey Hare and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests that a donation be made in his honor to the American Heart Association or to the Texas A&M Cushing Library. There will be a celebration of his life at a date yet to be determined. The family wishes to thank Dr. Buddy Garcia and his family for their help and support during his final hour as well as the Seabrook emergency responders and the caring Emergency Room staff at St. Christus St. John Hospital.
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1935 - Abt 2013 (77 years)
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Rose Veronica Garcia
