Teenager Pens Heartfelt Tribute To Mom Who Died In Uvalde Attack And Dad Who Passed Away From Grief Only Two Days Later

Irma Garcia, 48 was one of the two teachers who died while protecting kids during the Uvalde school massacre where a gunman opened fire at an elementary school. Following Garcia's untimely demise, the teacher's husband passed away with grief only two days later.

Now the couple's teenage daughter has penned a heartbreaking note as a tribute in the wake of her parents tragic death. 

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Fourth-grade teacher Eva Mireles and 19 students were also tragically killed in the vicious attack, marking this as the deadliest school shooting since the Sandy Hook Elementary school tragedy in 2012.

Irma's husband Joe Garcia suffered a fatal heart attack on Thursday (May 26) - two days after his wife's death - and just hours after laying down flowers at his wife's memorial.

The couple shared four kids, Cristan, 23, Jose, 19, Lyliana, 15, and their youngest daughter Alysandra, 13.

Their 15-year-old daughter recently visited the site of her parents' memorial to pay tribute to them.

According to Mirror, she shared the following written tribute: "Dad, I know this was too much for you. Your heart could not take it. I will spend the rest of my life fighting for you and mom. Your names will not be forgotten. Your daughter, Lyliana."

A notice about the couple was also posted on the local mortuary, which reads: "Irma Linda Garcia of Uvalde, Texas, was welcomed by our Lord and Saviour while selflessly protecting her angels on May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas, at the age of 48.

"Jose Antonio Garcia joined the love of his life and was also welcomed into the arms of his wife, Irma, and our Lord on May 26, 2022."

The couple was married for 24 years and will be buried together following a private ceremony at Uvalde's Sacred Heart Church.

Following the tragic demise of the couple, Joe’s cousin Debra Austin shared news of his death via a GoFundMe page dedicated to the pair, which has since raised over $2.7 million.

Joe and Irma's memorial was visited by the families in the Uvalde community, including the parents of 10-year-old Annabell Rodriguez who also lost her life during the school shooting. Her parents read tributes to her at the memorial this weekend.

The gunman, identified as an 18-year old also shot his grandmother in the face before reaching the school to shoot little kids. It is reported that 66-year-old Celia Gonzalez, who is currently being treated in hospital for her injuries, alongside the wounded children who survived the attack.

The gunman was later shot dead by police at the scene of the crime.