Heartache in Uvalde: Husband of Hero Teacher Dies of Heart Attack

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More heartache for this small Texas community: the husband of one of the teachers killed has died of a heart attack. 

Joe Garcia passed away just two days after his wife Irma was gunned down while trying to protect her students. 

Family members posted the news on social media, saying they believe Joe died of a broken heart after losing the love of his life. The Garcia’s leave behind four children. 

A GoFundMe has been set up to raise money for the family. If you’d like to donate: go to GoFundMe.com and search “Joe and Irma Garcia.”