Daniel Flock, also known as Daniel Garcia, 49, was born in Houston, Texas on March 4, 1974 gained his heavenly angel wings in Yuma, Arizona on February 13, 2024 at home gaming, which is what he loved doing. Most of Daniel's life he lived in Corpus Christi, Texas. Daniel learned to play the piano in the second grade and played in a mariachi band. Daniel was a talented percussionist, artist, herbalist, spiritualist, and loved to socialize.  Daniel had a big heart and loved more than anyone will know. Daniel attended and graduated from Roy Miller High School in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1993. While in high school, his passion was music and he would often skip classes in order to practice. Daniel played percussion in the Marching Band. While in high school, Daniel played baseball, football and soccer.

After high school, Daniel moved to Atlanta, Georgia to be with his brother, Gilbert Garcia, Jr., where he resided for about 8 years with his first wife; Cindy, welcoming daughter Daniella Adalis Garcia in 2000.  Daniel met his best friend who became his brother, James while riding up in a classic 1985 Oldsmobile Tornado. Daniel worked several jobs while working his music and art designs on the side. Daniel loved living in Georgia, he met artists Jonathan Smith ('Lil Jon), Big Boi and Dre (before Outkast); who were interested in collaborating with him.  A year or so after; Daniel moved back to Corpus Christi, Texas.

Daniel attended and graduated from a vocational school in the medical field; and would read the tech books to his daughter Daniella.  Daniel worked in the medical field during that time, welcomed two more daughters with his first wife: Alejandra Isabel Garcia (2002) and Gabriella Liani Garcia (2003).  Daniel and his family lived in Robstown, Texas where Daniel built a car with his daughter, Daniella, and they named it Herby- Daniel took it street racing. Daniel loved going to the gym and really became addicted to it during this time; while focusing on a workout he once met and worked out with Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit at Gym-X. Daniel and Cindy parted ways and divorced in 2009.

For a few years, Daniel played in a metal band, as a base player, "Murder Ritual" who opened for Disturbed and other now famous bands. Daniel left the band in 2012; to focus on his children. Daniel worked at a tattoo shop doing piercings, GameStop, and worked at an auto repair shop, as well as other jobs to support his family.

Daniel met his second wife and soulmate, Cathi Anne Flock, in May of 2015.  The start of their love story was thru the love of computer graphics, socializing and music. Daniel and Cathi laughed so much and really loved being together every moment- during the good times and bad. Daniel and Cathi were married in October of 2015. During this time; Daniel attended Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas to pursue a degree in Music Education- while at Del Mar, Daniel performed in concerts and was a member of their choir. In June of 2016, Daniel and Cathi moved to Arizona. Prior to the pandemic, Daniel attended Arizona Western College, in Yuma, Arizona to continue his education.

Baptized and confirmed Catholic; Daniel took extra time throughout his life to learn all religions to gain understanding and love for everyone. Daniel was intelligent, creative, funny, direct, sarcastic and a protector.  Daniel was a beautiful person. Daniel was fur-father to Buddy, his emotional support cat and best friend. Daniel greatly loved fishing and missed Georgia and South Texas BBQ.   Daniel was a gamer; he played naval/fishing games, city building games and historical games.  Daniel loved the Assassin's Creed series, Red Dead Redemption series; Skyrim, Harry Potter, Starfield, ghost hunting simulation games, trucking simulations, sports, and visual novels to say a little bit about him. Daniel loved sharing Tiktok reels that were funny, interesting, about nutrition, prayers, world news events. Daniel sympathized with the Gaza refugees and often would donate to them. Daniel loved and missed his grandmother Bocanegra and felt connected with her Navajo culture.

Daniel loved watching all sports- loved the 'G-D' Jets, Vancouver Canucks; New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, the New York Yankees, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Syracuse Orange men's basketball, and New York Knicks.

Daniel enjoyed watching Finding Bigfoot, was a huge Bigfoot enthusiast; ghost hunting shows, Josh Gates, the Walking Dead, American Horror Story, paranormal shows, UFO shows, world's dumbest videos, WWE, Swamp People, and game shows. Daniel recently enjoyed watching Reacher on Amazon Prime. Daniel's favorite movies were Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Indiana Jones, and Passion of the Christ, just to name a few.

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Daniel is survived by his loving wife of 8 years, Cathi Anne Flock, of Yuma, Arizona, beautiful daughters; whom he loved and missed so much, always believes in and will always be proud of - Daniella Adalis Garcia of Edinburg, Texas, Alejandra Isabel Garcia of Mission, Texas, and Gabriella Liani Garcia of Mission, Texas. Brothers- Fidencio Garcia of Corpus Christi, Texas, Amilio Garcia of Bowie, Texas, James Thomas of Atlanta, Georgia, and niece Genesis Garcia of Atlanta, Georgia. Mother, Herlinda Garcia of Corpus Christi, Texas. Sisters, friends, aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Daniel is preceded in death by his father Gilbert Garcia, Sr., brothers Gilbert Garcia, Jr., Marty Garcia, childhood friend John David Delgado, and his grandmother Bocanegra, all of whom he loved and missed so very much.

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Towards the end of Daniel's life, he had many health ailments; however, these ailments did not define him as a person. He was a fighter up until the end.  Daniel and Cathi had the dream to move back to Texas to reconnect and be there for his girls. Several physicians in Yuma had told Daniel that he would be okay to exercise, giving Daniel the green light.

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In the past year, before Daniels passing, Daniel focused on praying constantly. Daniel learned to find humbleness, acceptance and he was able to forgive.

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"Good night, sweet dreams, and sleep with the angels," you have gained your wings.

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No services are planned, at this time.

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In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Association in Daniel's name.

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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May the souls of all the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

~Amen~