Olympia Alexus Garcia completed her earthly journey on February 9, 2023 at the age of 42, after a short diagnosis of a rare cancer.

She was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas on September 17, 1980 to her parents Esmeralda Norma and Manuel Barrientes.

A beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend to many is now at rest. Although it is nearly impossible to capture such a life in only a few words; most would describe Olympia as passionate about serving her students, interested in encouraging others to be the best version of themselves as possible.

She received her formal education from Carroll High School Class of 1998, Del Mar, Texas A&M then continued on to the University of Texas - San Antonio earning her Bachelor's Degree. She obtained her Master's Degree from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. While a college student she obtained a nanny position that included traveling to Hawaii and Italy with the family.

Early on in her career she was an Early Childhood school teacher in the Coastal Bend working at Blanche Moore Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary School and Flour Bluff Independent School District. Later she became a Diagnostician for Flour Bluff Independent School District, then Schertz Cibolo Universal District in New Braunfels and was currently employed with Comal Independent School District in New Braunfels.

As we bid farewell to her spirit we are grateful for the 42 years here on Earth. She was active in the Solid Rock Powerhouse Youth Group and Church Christmas Choir for many years. She was a high school Tigerette and excelled in her school choir for 2 years while maintaining National Honor Society status. She joined the Phi Mu Sorority while at UTSA and continued to participate in Alumni functions. She became a mentor in her schools and spearheaded several campus committees; her favorite being the social committee that focused on keeping morale up among her colleagues. She enjoyed singing and traveling with friends and family along with the simplicity of nature and hiking. Nutrition and fitness was at the forefront of Olympia's lifestyle, she was an avid runner participating in numerous community benefit 5k runs. The Blessed Angels organization in San Antonio was dear to her heart.

She is preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents: Alicia R. and Noe G. Contreras; Paternal Grandparents: Alberto Barrientes and Olimpia Barrientes; Parental Uncle - Alberto Barrientes, Paternal Aunt - Alicia Fuentes.

Survivors include parents Esmeralda and Manuel Barrientes; Maternal Uncle Rolando (Karen) Contreras, Maternal Aunt Esperanza "Hope" Contreras; Paternal Aunt Mary Ellen Barrientes (Manuel), Paternal Uncle John Barrientes; and an "Auntie" Mary; Companion: Brayson Verzella and his son Brex; their Pets: Dash - puppy | Flynn - rabbit; Cousins: Eric (Violet) De La Garza, Angela Marie De La Garza, Andrea Marina (Carlos), Susie (Jim) Ocuto, Aly (Miguel), Michelle (Ana) Guerra, Manny Guerra, Paul Albert Fuentes, Priscilla Medina, Johnny Barrientes, Jessica Barrientes, and Alberto Beto Barrientes.

Family Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Guardian Funeral Home with the closed casket public Funeral Service to be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

A Memorial will be held in San Antonio at a future date for her colleagues and friends that may be unable to attended services in Corpus Christi.

We thank each of you sincerely for the outpouring of love we have received throughout this untimely moment, your love is felt and is greatly appreciated.

Pallbearers

Brayson Verzella
Joshua Burns
John De La Cruz
Jesus F Cantu
Jeffrey Dimala
Emmanuel Rebaldo