Help Erin with Cisco's Funeral and Kids' Fund

My brother in law Francisco (Cisco) Garcia was just 46 years old and lost his life to a short battle with COVID Pneumonia. He left behind his wife, Erin, and three beautiful children, Max, Sam and Elisabeth.

Cisco was a man of God who adored his family, the Cubbies, Michigan State Football, the Patriots and of course, DA BEARS. He welcomed anyone in his home and treated strangers as old friends. He was a kind, funny and gentle man who rarely went more than a few seconds without a smile on his face. He was very proud of his oldest son, Max, a retired Marine. His “mini-me”, Sam, is a high school senior who is a swimmer. Sam shares both his father’s good looks and his sense of humor. Cisco was truly a GirlDad and so it should come as no surprise that his daughter Elisabeth, a 7th grader, was his princess and had her daddy wrapped around her little finger.

I am creating this fundraiser for two purposes: to help Erin with Cisco's funeral expenses and to help create an educational fund to offset Erin's costs for Sam and Elisabeth's education. It was Cisco’s dream that his children be able to attend college and have a bright future full of opportunities.

Cisco was a dear, sweet man that cared deeply about his family. I know that Cisco would be eternally grateful and at peace knowing his children were provided the financial security for a college education that he will be unable to provide as planned.

In honor of all the smiles, laughter and goodness that Cisco brought into the world, I humbly ask that you help us repay him by paying it forward to his children.

God bless and Thank You.

Robert A. Alvarez