Louis Garza Sr.

Detective Louis Garza Sr. (Ret.) SAPD born on July 9, 1926 in St. Paul, Texas and raised in Beeville, Texas, entered into rest on August 1st, 2008 at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe M. and Theresa Garza and his sister, Elisa Hernandez. Mr. Garza attended Lanier High School and at the age of 16, joined the U.S. Navy, and was a veteran of World War II. He also served in the U.S. Coast Guard after the war. Mr. Garza joined the San Antonio Police Department and served for 32 years until his retirement in 1983. During his time in the department, he served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves from which he also retired. He was a life member of VFW Post #9186, the American Legion JFK Post #485 and the National Rifle Association. Mr. Garza is survived by his wife of 61 years, Irene Valdez Garza, children and spouses, Louis Jr. and Gloria Garza, David Anthony and Jan Garza, Michael Steve and Sylvia Garza, Irene (Patty) Spiess-Murnin and Patrick Murnin, brother Abel Garza and his wife Bertha. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, all of whom he was so proud of and dearly loved. A visitation was held on Sunday, starting at 4:00 pm with a Rosary at 6:00 PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapel South. A Church Service will be on Monday, August 4th at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church (South San) with burial to follow at San Jose Burial Park on Mission Rd. The Garza family would like to express their deep appreciation for the loving care provided by all the VITAS Hospice staff, especially Katy Coley, Carol Ahlm, and Oscar Olivares. We could not have made it through his last months without you all! "I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life." For personal acknowledgment you may sign the guest book at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section. Arrangements with: Mission Park Funeral Chapels South.