Obituary of Adelina Garcia Rubalcado

Our beloved Adelina "Erlene" Garcia Rubalcado, age 97, resident of Austin, Texas, was born into eternal life on the early morning of Tuesday, September 24, 2019. She is reunited with her true love and husband of 71 years, Jose "Joe" M. Rubalcado, Sr.; her parents, Porfirio Garcia and Victoria Garza Garcia; and her siblings, Irene Garcia, Longina Ramos, Raymond Garcia, Porfirio Garcia, Jr., Maria Gomez, Josefine Garcia, Janie Velte, George Garcia, and Crispin Garcia. 

Adelina leaves behind her beloved children: Vicky Lynn Moran and her husband, Bobby; Joe Rubalcado, Jr. and Maria V. Reyna; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her brother, Ralph Garcia; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and many friends. 

Adelina will be fondly remembered for her tireless dedication to her family and community.

She was proud of her service to our Country during WWII when she joined ranks of women who flocked to support our Troops by volunteering and working at Pyote Airforce Base. She spent time cooking for the Troops and being among the “Rosie the Riveters”, assisting with repairs to planes.

Adelina continued her service with her beloved husband, Jose, in being Foster Parents in Odessa, Texas for more than 20 years. They provided a loving home not only to their 3 children but to the countless number of children, who were never forgotten, and still fondly remembered by name.

She also dedicated her time and service to the McAllen ISD, where she volunteered, and eventually worked to teach elementary ESL classes.   At night she taught Adult ESL and citizenship classes.   She was deeply loved by the staff, children, and adult students.

At the core of her life was always her Rock, her Husband Jose, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She exemplified what it was to be a Matriarch, the Glue, that held our family together thru love, sometimes tough love, but instilled in all of us the following values:

• Live Boldly and unapologetically
• Speak up!   Ask questions!
• Have a strong work ethic - be trustworthy and dependable
• Serve your  Family, Country, and  Community
• Be a Proud American – but don’t forget your roots
• Represent Well – For Women -  ALWAYS WEAR LIPSTICK AND JEWELRY! No matter your age

She will always be remembered for her strength, boldness, love, dedication, sense of humor, and for her hilarious stories and snide comments.

Our lives will never be the same without her.   Rest in Peace Mom!

Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2019, with Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Mission Funeral Home - East Side, 1615 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas. The next morning, Tuesday, October 1, 2019, the chapel will open at 8:00 a.m., and a Funeral Liturgy will take place at 10:00 a.m., also at Mission Funeral Home - East Side. Entombment to follow at Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum. 

The Rubalcado Family greatly appreciates all your love and support. 

In lieu of flowers, the Rubalcado Family requests that donations be made directly to Mission Funeral Home towards Adelina's funeral expenses.

Please visit www.missionmemorials.com to offer condolences.