Adam Garrett Wolfenden

September 10, 1972 — December 21, 2025

Houston, TX

Adam Garrett Wolfenden, of Houston, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2025. Adam was born on September 10, 1972, in Seattle, Washington, the first son of John Wolfenden and Mary Munsen — and the protective big brother to five younger sisters.

Adam grew up in the small town of Duvall, Washington, about half an hour from Seattle, graduating from Tolt High School in 1991. He eventually moved from scenic Seattle to Houston in 2001 to help family in a time of need. Here, he also spent several years working at Baylor College of Medicine before joining AmSys, where he worked for nine years — starting at the Help Desk and later moving into cybersecurity.

Adam gave his time in countless ways—serving on the soundboard at Sugar Land Bible Church, providing food for those in need, and always stepping in for family. One year, sensing his sister and her husband couldn’t afford Easter baskets, he went out and bought baskets, filling them with candy and toys — helping without a second thought. When his oldest daughter, Lizzie, joined West Side High School’s choir, he jumped in to help with car washes, selling food, making lemonade, and supporting the choir in whatever way he could. He also coached his son Timmy’s soccer team, starting as an assistant and becoming head coach the next year–including organizing their final game, ordering trophies, and, of course, making sure there was pizza for everyone. Adam was there for his mom when she faced a medical issue — driving her to every doctor appointment and going to her home each Monday to take out her trash and spend time visiting her. 

Adam had a unique gift for making people feel cared for, important, and truly loved. He always put others first, taking a genuine interest in their lives and listening with intention to anything they wanted to share. He was a light in dark places, showing God’s love, peace, and forgiveness. He saw people with grace — never judging, always patient, always ready to help. He would be the first to give you the shirt off his back, and if he did you a favor, he’d insist it was no big deal.

He also had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved a good, clever practical joke and had a big, unforgettable smile. If someone teased him about something, even a little, his whole face—including his ears—would turn bright red as he smiled from ear to ear. He had a whole collection of cheesy dance moves that he would break into whenever he won a board game, like chess or checkers.

Adam had many passions. When he was a kid, he loved playing soccer. He was also a huge Star Wars fan, spending countless hours with his treasured Millennium Falcon and building with Legos. As an adult, he was talented with technology and always willing to fix the computers of his many non‑techy family and friends. He had an eye for photography and captured many scenic photos — a love he passed on to his oldest daughter, Lizzie, teaching her how to take pictures too. He enjoyed movies and shows like Remington Steele, Marvel, White Collar, and Sneakers.

Adam leaves behind his wife, Angelica, whom he cherished and loved. He also leaves behind his children, whom he deeply loved and was proud of: His first born–Elizabeth (Lizzie), and Timmy. Through his marriage to Angelica, he was blessed with two more children, Vannessa and Ivanna, whom he also loved as his own.  He leaves behind his mother, Mary Munsen, and his younger sisters—Kim Duarte and her husband, Zane, whom Adam jokingly called Sugar Plum —and Carrie, Lisa, and Stacy. He also leaves behind two nephews, Isaiah and Zach, whom he liked to spoil. Adam was preceded in death by his dear sister Lori, who passed away in 2004, and his father, John Wolfenden, who passed away in 2012.

Adam was a loving and remarkable man, and everyone who knew him feels the deep loss of his kindness, thoughtfulness, and humor. For those who know Jesus Christ, we look forward to the day we will see Adam again in heaven. We trust God’s promise that He “will swallow up death forever” (Isaiah 25:8) and Jesus’ promise of eternal life for all who believe in Him (John 3:16).