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Kevin Garza Obituary

KEVIN A. GARZA DYER, IN Kevin A. Garza, age 40, of Dyer, passed away Saturday May 26, 2012. He is survived by his mother, Sandra Garza of Dyer; sister, Christine Renee Garza of Dyer; grandmother, Jean Cooley of Lansing, IL; aunts: Donna R. Cooley of Lansing, IL, Olga (Pete) Garza and Alpha Garza of Hobart, IN; uncles: Dennis (Pam) Bailey of Rochester, IN, Richard (Darlene) Cooley of Walkerton, IN, Robert (Linda) Garza of Hobart, IN, Lee (Rose) Garza of St. John, IN and Louie (Yolanda) Garza of Griffith, IN; and many cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Rene Garza; and grandparents: Ray R. Cooley and Roberto and Aurora Garza. Funeral services will be held on Thursday May 31, 2012 at 9:15am from the Fagen Miller Funeral Home 8580 Wicker Ave. (Route 41), St. John, IN and proceed to St. Joseph's Catholic Church 440 Joliet Dyer, IN for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, with Reverend Terry Steffens, officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service. Kevin was a licensed Radiologic Technologist and will be dearly missed. www.fagenmiller.com

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Published by The Times from May 29 to May 30, 2012.

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Gina

May 30, 2021

Rest In Peace

David Barocio

May 23, 2021

Can't believe it's already been nine years since you've been gone. It seems as if it was only yesterday that I heard the sad news. Miss you my friend and may you be resting in peace! Warriors forever.

Erin G.

June 6, 2012

Kevin was the funniest man I knew. He always warmed my heart every time I seen him. I will miss him dearly! So sorry to lose such a great person.

Ty Wilson

June 2, 2012

KG was my classmate at the Advocate Trinity School of Radiologic technology.We had so many fun times together.I had just saw Kevin last fall at SSH and had a long conversation with him and had gotten his number because he was going to do some work for me at my place.He had a phenomenal personalityand always looked to help people.I remeber how he told us at school about the job he had mentoring the underprivileged boys from the inner city and how they meant so much to him.I remember when we all went to the club downtown and had a ball and downstate for our radiology tournament.so many good times.I remember when he constructed this xray viewer box for the educational tournament and it lit the whole exhibition hall up like a christmas tree!He laughed and joked about it.I remember how he used to tell the girls he was "Big Daddy",lol. Aw man too much to say!To say he will be missed is an understatement.

Jeremy Harris

May 31, 2012

Kevin will surely be missed by everyone who knew him. A great guy with a wonderful personality. Truly saddened to hear of such a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with the Garza family.

Tina Blaze

May 31, 2012

Loved you dearly Kev; you were so full of life and personality...You will truly be missed by many...My prayers go out to your family, so that God may hold them as long as they need him to while they grieve..In Jesus name...

Bobbi Lyles

May 31, 2012

To the Garza family, I had the joy of being Kevin's instructor at Trinity School of Radiology.My prayers and deepest sympathy is extended to you at this very difficult time. May the Peace of Our Lord, Jesus Christ be with you.

Liz Feges

May 30, 2012

Kevin,
I can not believe your gone. You truly were a beautiful man with a huge heart.This prayer is for the Garza family..Rest in Him..When life with all its pressures makes you feel distressed,Seek the gentle Shepherd he offers peace and rest. He will guide you in each trouble and give you strength to stand,all you have to do is cling to his Dear hand. He cares about the trials but even more for you,However dark the way. His love will see you through..May God Bless all of you.

May 30, 2012

Our Prayers and thoughts go out to the Garza fam, always sad to lose a loved one especially one so young.God Bless u all Sandy(Cabrera) Sam Rodriguez

tommy parker

May 30, 2012

I worked with kevin at yrc a while back, he was a great guy, he was always full of personality when I ran into him around town, I am very sad to hear he has passed. My sympathies to his family.

Mindy Baugh

May 30, 2012

RIP Kevin

May 30, 2012

Sandy, I am so very sorry and sad to read about your son. No words can take the pain away but hopefully the support of your family and friends can get you through this. I have often thought about you and wondered how you were. We did have some fun times. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family.

Anne Marie (Kozanda) Wells

May 30, 2012

Love and prayers being sent out the the Garza family. I went all through St. Joe's with Kevin. He was such a nice guy. May God bless all of his family and friends.

Dena Ewing

May 30, 2012

My prayers go out to the Garza family in this time of sorrow. I am heartbroken when I see a life taken so young. I hope you are in your dad's arms now and the rest of your family in Heaven.....

Lori Quinn Winkler

May 30, 2012

My deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Kevin. What a great guy! I still remember the day he came to our class at St. Joe's. Please know that his fellow grade school buddies, from all over the country, have been praying for him and your family, and are deeply grateful to have known someone as special as Kevin.

Jackie

May 30, 2012

My thoughts and prayers got out to the Garza family. Kevin was an amazing person. He had a charm about him, always making people laugh and smile. He also had a huge heart. I will always remember the last time we sat down a talked, which was just a couple weeks ago. I would give anything to be able to tell him thank you again. Garza you will never be forgotten.

Scotty Smith

May 30, 2012

Very sad to hear of Kevin's passing. I worked with him years ago at Roadway and always enjoyed his company when we ran into each other over the years. Nice guy and always laughing... My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. God Bless

Valerie Box

May 30, 2012

To the Garza Family, I have known Kevin since he was a student at SSH. Sometimes a Mr.know-it-all, but always had a smile and a great attitude. Made so many friends in his short time here, he will be missed by all. We will all remember the way he made us laugh., and hope that in time your sorrow is replaced with wonderful memories of the same for your family.

R I P Kevin

May 30, 2012

I'm am so deeply saddened by the loss of Kevin! Kevin & I shared many conversations up at Northwoods! Such a friendly person & so cordial, always made me feel accepted! My deepest smypathies go out to the Garza family & y'all be in my thoughts & prayers! Kevin, your gone, but surely not forgotten! Love ya!

Lisa Reid

May 30, 2012

To the Garza Family,

Kevin was such an amazing person. Always so full of life, love and laughter. It is such a tragedy that this has happened. I am still in shock. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time!!!

May 30, 2012

Kevin, You were an amazing individual always happy and smiling except when you lost a bet. No matter how hard to tryed to teach me I never understood how bad I use to get you so mad good timmes. It was always a joy to see you and Bobbie. I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to have had such a wonderful person in my life. I will never forget the talks we had and the goofy times we shared. My heart goes out to your family and friends. You have touched so many hearts. You will always be remembered never forgotten.
Love ya Anna

Diane Grahovac-Luna

May 30, 2012

Dear Sandy, Christine and Mrs. Cooley, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Kevin. Sandy I am truely sorry that you have to experience such a horrific loss. The loss of a child is a parents worse nitemare. I pray you find comfort , strength and peace from the Lord to get you thru this. I have been sick and will not be able to make the wake. I would love to see you one day soon. Please contact me! Love, Diane

David Barocio

May 29, 2012

Deeply saddened when I heard the news of his unfortunate accident. Kevin was a very nice guy who was extremely easy to get along with and always had a big smile on his face. I'm happy to say that I knew him as a former classmate and friend. I'll always remember our good times at BNI. May you rest in peace my fellow Warrior.

May 29, 2012

Dear Chris and Garza Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Good Memories will never fade when you love someone. Prayers are with you and your family. Hugs and Hugs,
Sharon Trgovich

Tina Kilgore

May 29, 2012

Sending my most heartfelt and sincere condolences to the Garza Family. So saddened to hear about the loss of Kevin. May the Lord continue to comfort you at this most difficult, sorrowful time.

May 29, 2012

To the family of Kevin Garza , you are in our thoughts and prayers and we are sorry for your loss . The Dodson and Standifer family .

Laura Gentry-Villarreal

May 29, 2012

I will always remember the fun times shared with Kevin. Driving to Lake Central HS in the morning and listening to his silly stories. Spending time with Paul Jansen and all the other guys. He was truly a friend to everyone around him. My prayers are with you....

Jeff Fryzel

May 29, 2012

Kevin, You will be greatly missed by all of your friends at Northwoods. Every time you walked in the door giving me that Big Bear Hug. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family and friends during these difficult times. Rest In Peace My Friend! You were one of a kind!

May 29, 2012

To The Family of Kevin Garza,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers, may God Comfort you during this difficult time.

Joann Kern,
Former Program Director, Advocate Trinity Hospital School of Radiologic Technology.

Dave Hankosky

May 29, 2012

Kevin, Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you. You were a true friend and Great person we are truly saddened, you will always be with us.

Dave and Sue Hankosky

Dawn Szany

May 29, 2012

Kevin was like a brother to me always harrassing me like my brother did when I was younger. He gave me some great, funny memories You will be dearly missed. My deepest sympathies go out to the Garza family.

CJ Martello

May 29, 2012

Dear Chris,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Knowing you, I'm sure your brother Kevin was an outstanding individual. I'm sure his kindness and understanding made your mother proud. Hang on to the good memories and the pleasure Kevin brought to life. God is there for you, so take advantage of His presence. God Bless you and your mother. Love, your friends Jimmy and Chester and the entire Martello family. Our thanks go out to you and Eddie for all your kindnesses to Chester.

Adam Hoffmann

May 29, 2012

Kevin, I have not seen you in a while but our times hanging out at BW 3's, especially the stories and laughs will be sorely missed

Shell Schmidt

May 29, 2012

Deepest sympathy to Kevin's family. We will miss seeing him among the hallways of South Sub. Hosp.

Rachel & Dan Lugo-Kirby

May 29, 2012

Kevin your smile will forever be in our hearts... Our deepest condolences to the Garza family...

Liz

May 29, 2012

I did not know Kevin personally, but from what I heard from my boyfriend he seemed like a wonderful person with an amazing heart. May he rest in peace & my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

kathleen brennan

May 29, 2012

my deepest sympathies to the garza family, i have worked with kevin since he was a student and know he will be greatly missed.

Adam Klobucar

May 29, 2012

One of the coolest guys I had ever had a chance to hang out with. We car pooled for almost 2 years in x-ray school. Always had a fun time with him. He will be greatly missed. God bless you Kevin, I'll see you again one day.

Karen Feczko(Johnson)

May 29, 2012

My deepest sympathy and prayers for Kevins family and friends. Glad I was able to have been friend of his.

Angie Jacobsen (little Nagy)

May 29, 2012

You'll be greatly missed by our family. Deepest sympathies to your family during this difficult time.

Janet Heine

May 29, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Garza family... Kevin's kindness , laughter and humor will be forever missed.

Jen (Zych) Thompson

May 29, 2012

Although I haven't seen Kevin in many years, all of my memories of him involve his infectious smile. He was always so light-hearted and so genuinely kind. I feel honored that I ever had the opportunity to call him my friend. My heart goes out to his family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the bond you all have with one another will help you to heal in the days to come. Kevin brought so much joy into so many lives. He will be missed.

Sandra Prince

May 29, 2012

To the many family and friends of Kevin. He was such a wonderful person - fun and full of life....may his smile and light shine with you all...... My deepest sympathies.

Tracy Voss

May 29, 2012

Kevin,
I am deeply saddened to hear about your passing. It's all very surreal. You were always smiling and made those around you smile. You were well loved and respected by so many and will truly be missed. May you rest in peace, my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. ?

Jackie (Muha) Gasparovic

May 29, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Kevin, your smile and laughter could light up a room. You will be greatly missed by the many people you have touched. May you continue to smile down on us from heaven.

Lee Garza Jr

May 29, 2012

I'm deeply saddened to hear about the loss of my Cousin Kevin. Kevin we haven't seen or talked in years but I will always remember the times that we had. To my Aunt Sandy and my Cousin Christine, I know how difficult this must be for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could be there. May God bless you during this time and always,

Lee Garza Jr.

Gina Kollar

May 29, 2012

Kevin was such a sweetheart. I am so sorry to hear about this. God bless the Garza family at this difficult time.

Dusan Ivetich

May 29, 2012

"Kevin....you were a good friend and a wonderful human being....words can not express how much you will be missed...you impacted and touched so many peoples lives in so many different ways...I have and always will consider it an honor to have been your friend..."

Marisol Prieu - McCormick

May 29, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Nicole Duncanson

May 29, 2012

Rest in Peace

Diane Olejniczak

May 29, 2012

Kevin,
It is still unreal to hear of your passing. Prayers go out to your family in this time of healing. You were always smiling and so full of life, I have no doubt that you are still smiling now. May God and your father watch over you and your family members who are mourning your loss. You were a good man and will truly be missed.

Nick / Jenny Panchos / Schutz

May 29, 2012

Kevin, you were a great friend and you will be missed. May you rest in peace with the Lord and please watch over all of your family and friends as we continue our journey on earth. We will meet again my friend. Prayers to your family and friends; that we may find peace with your passing and accept that you are in a better place in heaven. Love you always. Jenny and Nick

May 28, 2012

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