husband of woman killed in mass shooting in Uvalda is over of heart attack two days after attack.
Joe Garcia, husband of Irma Garcia, 46 years old one of two teachers who was killed 18-year- the old shooter at Robb’s elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, died of a heart attack. attack just two days after the loss of his wife.
BUT family member confirmed his demise in a tweet saying he “passed away due to grief”. The couple has been together since school, they had four children, according to Dallas News.
“I’m really at a loss for the words for how we feel,” wrote John Martinez, nephew of Irma Garcia. “PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR FAMILY. God have mercy on us, it’s not easy.”
Ms. Garcia worked at Robb’s elementary school. for 23 years old when she was killed and was considered an accomplished teacher. In 2019 she was named a finalist for Trinity Prize for Superiority in Teaching that is awarded to exceptional teachers in San Antonio area Trinity University.
“I have an older son completing Maritime boot camp and more son José is a student at Texas State University,” Ms. Garcia wrote. on her teacher’s page at school website. “My elder daughter Liliana will be a sophomore in high school, and my youngest Alisandra will be in 7th grade. year”.
She and Mr. Garcia were married for 24 years.
The GoFundMe page was set up for Ms. Garcia family and the cost of her funeral. She is described as “sweet, kind, [and] loving.” Her page went up more over $170,000 since inception.
“She sacrificed herself to protect the children in her class”, GoFundMe page says. “She was a hero. She was loved by many and will truly be missed.”
Eva Mireles, 44, is another teacher. also killed on Tuesday.
Ms Mireles husband Officer with school district police force.
Her cousin and grandmother mourned her loss. on social media.
“My beautiful cousin! Such a devastating day for us all! My heart is broken into a million pieces,” said Arismendi Mireles.
Miss Mireles was special teacher who worked with both English and Spanish speaking students. She was an educator for 17 years old when she was killed. She mainly taught fourth graders at the school.
On the school’s website, she described herself as mother of college graduate and said she loves running and hiking with her “cheerful and loving” family.
