Erlinda "Linda" Espinosa Garcia, age 78, of Leming passed away in Jourdanton on August 8, 2023. She was born on March 8, 1945, in Leming, to Dolores and Gabriela Celia (Sanchez) Espinosa.

Linda is survived by her husband Abelardo C. Garcia of 57 years; daughters, Laura Ramirez, and Belinda Perez and husband James Perez; sons, Gilbert Garcia, and Stephen Garcia and wife Norma; brother, Carlos Chavez and wife Josie, and sisters, Alice Vaughn and husband Marshall, Ernestina (Tina) Blevins, Carolyn Criado and husband Felipe, and Irma Gomez and husband Albert. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Samantha Alcorta and husband Vincent, Venessa Gonzales, Jose P. Gonzales III, James Perez Jr. and wife Thea, Matthew Perez and wife Lauren, Mariah Perez and Anthony Sauceda, Dustin Jake Garcia, Nicholas Ray Garcia, Patrick Avery Garcia, Brianna Nicole Garcia, Akacia Ortiz, Karina Ortiz, Ayla Gutierrez, Isabella Gutierrez, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lucy High; daughter-in-law, Guadalupe Mendez; brother-in-law, Charles Blevins, and grandson, Khristian Angel Garcia.

Linda was a God-fearing woman who was loved and appreciated by anyone who had the pleasure to know her, she was known for her dedication to her family and friends. Linda was not ashamed to spread the love of Jesus wherever she went and to whoever she met. She was the back bone and firm foundation of her family. Her family takes delight in knowing that she is finally home with her Father. She will always be remembered by her incredible faith, loving soul, and beautiful eyes.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 10:00 am until service time at 11:00 am at The Promise Land Church at 9403 SE Loop 410 in San Antonio. Interment will follow in Brite Cemetery on Verdi Road in Pleasanton Texas.