How old was Jesus “Chuy” Garcia’s daughter? Tributes pour in as Democratic Illinois congressman’s foster child passes away
Henry Morales
Published Jan 28, 2026
On Tuesday, April 4, Illinois Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia reported on Twitter that his “darling” 28-year-old little girl Rosa Garcia had died the earlier evening. The reason for her passing was not promptly reported.
The representative common that their family was left totally dejected by Rosa’s passing. He uncovered that she had been in the child care framework prior to joining their family as a little kid. Chuy added:
“We gave a valiant effort to give a steady, cherishing, and inviting home for her. Our family requests security and invites your considerations and supplications during this most troublesome time.” As expressed by The Chicago Sun-Times, Rosa was Chuy and Evelyn’s most youthful girl among three youngsters.
Chuy has been a backbone of Chicago governmental issues for over 30 years. He served in the Illinois Senate for around six years somewhere in the range of 1993 and 1999 and has likewise been a City Committee part in Chicago from 1986 to 1993. A considerable lot of Jesus “Chuy” Garcia’s kindred lawmakers gave their genuine messages and sympathies at the insight about his girl’s downfall.
Many individuals shared their sympathies after Chuy Garcia’s declaration tweet and appealed to God for his loved ones. Some additionally communicated distress over the way that Rosa was excessively youthful to leave the world this soon. A couple of individuals who are guardians themselves identified with the senator at the deficiency of his youngster.
Many, who disagree with Chuy Garcia’s political perspectives, likewise shared their encouraging statements for the 66-year-old Congress Delegate and wished him and his family harmony.
Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and Paul Vallas, the President of Chicago State funded Schools, both went against Brandon in a bid to turn into the following city chairman of Chicago. Paul likewise offered his solace to the Garcia family on Twitter.
Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia was chosen for Congress in 2018 and has since addressed Illinois’ Fourth Legislative Area. He ran for chairman of the Breezy City two times. Notwithstanding, Chuy neglected to qualify as Chicago’s next city hall leader for Tuesday’s spillover as he got around 14% of the overall political decision vote on February 28.
A statement from Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García
— Congressman Chuy García (@RepChuyGarcia) April 4, 2023
As per the Chicago Tribune, Chuy Garcia talked about his feelings of dread over his child, Samuel Garcia’s contribution in road posses during his mayoral political race bid before in 2023. He said:
Jesus “Chuy” Garcia has been one of the most powerful Latin-American lawmakers in the US. In November 2022, when he declared his mission for Chicago’s city chairman, many anticipated that he would be a strong competitor.
Notwithstanding, a portion of his allies arranged behind different sprinters, Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas. Chuy Garcia arrived in fourth spot with a 14% vote in Tuesday’s political decision results, which was one opening behind previous city hall leader Lori Lightfoot, who got a 17% vote.