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Francisco Garza Obituary
Francisco Garza Jr., 69, of Indio, Calif. passed away August 23, 2015. He was born October 6, 1945 to Francisco Garza Sr. and Odilia Ureste in Alamo, Texas. He married Maria "Cha Cha" Rodriguez on July 21, 1965. He was the owner of Garza's Used Cars for 43 years, race horse owner and Harley Davidson enthusiast. Frank lived his life at full throttle and never looked back. He is survived by his son, Francisco Garza III of La Quinta, Calif.; daughters, Yvette Garza Muela of Thermal, Calif., Frances Yvonne Garza of Indio, Calif., and Jaqueline Lezette Garza of Cathedral City, Calif.; sisters, Linda Garza Garza, Tencha Liera, and Dalia Banuelos; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Isaac Garza, Rene Garza, Melida Garza, Odilia Garza and Francisco Garza Sr. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 28, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm with the Eulogy being read at 7:00 pm in the Ramon Chapel at Forest Lawn Cathedral City. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 9:00 am in the Ramon Chapel at Forest Lawn Cathedral City and interment will follow at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City.
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Memories and Condolences
for Francisco Garza
Michael Charles,
September 3, 2015
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Jose & Liz Hernandez
August 31, 2015
My dearest Yvonne and family, may God give you the strength and comfort to go through this difficult time...You now have another Angel in heaven watching over you...Take care and may God Bless you all... Jose & Liz Hernandez
Fernando and Oralia Ortiz
August 29, 2015
Sorry to hear about Frank. Our condolences to all the family. He was a friend of ours for many years. Rest in peace
Richard Dominguez
August 28, 2015
To the garza family our hearts and prayers go out to u for your loss. May god give you the strength and courage to smile and remember all the good times you had together as a family.may god bless you all sincerely the Dominguez family
Deborah Pousen
August 28, 2015
My condolances go out to his family. I remember Frank from his visits to the O.T.B. in the 90's, he always had a smile on him, and brought a laugh to those around him.
Tony & Margie Lopez
August 28, 2015
Our thoughts & prayers are with the whole wonderful family he has left behind. May he rest in paradise.
Tina Franco
August 27, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Yvette and with your family.
Minerva Marquez Davis
August 27, 2015
Yvette,Lali, Frankie, I am so sorry for yours and your family's loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
Jr Orduno
August 27, 2015
Frank it was a pleasure knowing you. We had may great memories when you would come by Suzuki 111. May God bless you in his Kingdom!
Lupe Herrera @Arlene
August 27, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the Garza Family may the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow . R.I.P. Frank
Joyce Gomez
August 26, 2015
Dearest Yvonne, I know how hard things have been for you and I send you my deepest condolences. Please know that your friends love you. May Frank rest in peace. Love Joyce
Esther Villasenor
August 26, 2015
Mi primer auto fue del Señor Garza, que descanse en paz.
alfonzo lechuga
August 26, 2015
frank rest in peace from your friends at mark sirott used cars
Milan Puga
August 26, 2015
I will always be your prieta!! I miss and love you, grandpa! ❤ I will cherish our memories forever.
Kari
August 26, 2015
I love you grandpa!!
Gerardo Covarrubias
August 26, 2015
Sorry for our loss
Laura Cerventes y Familia Loustaunau
August 26, 2015
Mi mas sentido pesame a la familia Garza....ke Dios les mande fortaleza..el se nos adelando....pero estara en un lugar lleno de luz donde ecxiste paz donde el puede descansar..Dios los Bendiga..R.I.P.FRANK♡♡
Jacqueline Garza
August 26, 2015
Daddy I love you with all my heart . You will be missed !
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