Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Aug 15, 1930 – Sep 2, 2022
GARZA, Alice of Fenton, age 92, died Friday, September 2, 2022, at her residence.
Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 17, 2022 11AM, at Saint Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church 4413 Morrish Road, Swartz Creek, Father Louis Ekka officiating.
Burial will take place at Flint Memorial Park.
Visitation 4PM - 8PM at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road on Friday, September 16, 2022 and one hour before the service at the church.
Alice was born in Flint, Michigan on August 15, 1930, the daughter of the late Augustine and Soledad Gonzalez. She graduated from All Saints High School in 1947. On May 26, 1951, she married Alfonso Garza in Flint MI, and retired from General Motors AC Spark Plug after many years of service. Alice enjoyed traveling, watching classic black and white movies, getting and sending cards in the mail, eating some sweets (gummy bears and chocolates), and her family – especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved her faith and in earlier times was active in the church as a Eucharistic minister. Alice impacted many people in her life through acts of kindness and compassion, a trait highlighted by those who met her for a brief moment in her life.
Surviving are her Sons Ric and wife Linda of Sparta, MI, Larry and wife Irene of Fenton MI; Daughters Nancy Gardner of Springfield MO, Diane and husband Greg Marciszewski of Boynton Beach, FL.
Grandchildren, Lindsay, Blake, Matthew, Jake, Danielle, and Gabrielle, and seven great-grandchildren.
Sister, Mireya Mackovyak.
And several nieces, nephews, and many special friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Alfonso Garza, Daughter Terry Powell and Son-in-law Michael Gardener, Sisters Lucy (Leonard) Guerra and Irma (Elli) Macciomei, Brother Albert (Ione) Gonzalez, Brother-in-law Robert Mackovyak.
A special thanks to Lockwood of Fenton and The Medical Team there for all their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Old Newsboys of Flint, Inc. or a charity of your choice.
Read MoreA great light has been added in Paradise. She gave us our beloved Matthew and (2) grandkids. Our prayers and thoughts are with you this weekend.
Fred + Kathy Hasler
September 14, 2022 | Manhattan, KS | Friend
Alice was a friend to my mother when mom needed one the most. All of my best living-in-Flint memories feature the Garza family. May you find comfort in knowing that she touched so many and truly made a difference!
Michele Moskal Chernenko
September 13, 2022 | Other
Mrs Garza was a very special person to me and I cherish the visits, and phone calls we shared. She always got after me to call her Alice! Now she is resting in Heaven with her beloved daughter Terry, and husband Al. My sincere condolences to her beloved family. With love, Carol (Pucilowski) Kusky
Carol Kusky
September 10, 2022
Mama G. My second mom growing up. So many memories, too many to count. One of the most loving, genuine people I’ve known. What a full, wonderful life she had. You will be missed, Mama G, by all who loved you ❤
Jackie Pauli
September 10, 2022 | Grand Blanc, MI | Friend
We were good friends with Al. We worked with him at Metal Fab. We are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Garza. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck and Dottie Gebhart
September 09, 2022
I grew up in Rolling wood knowing the Garza Family. They were like a second home for me. Al and Alice were so loved and will be missed by many.
Rennie Vestal
September 09, 2022 | Flint, Now New York, NY | Neighbor
Alice was not only my neighbor for years, but she was like my sister and my friend rolled into one sweet and loving. We walked the mall, ate A&W’s, laughed, cried and shared so many memories I’ll cherish. I got to know her whole family and they were my second family.
I’ll cherish and love you my dear friend Alice
Love Sharon Beauchamp
Sharon Beauchamp
September 05, 2022 | Swartz Creek, MI | Friend
I just seen Alice’s death on AC Page. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss! She was a wonderful women, and I will always have my great memories of this family as I was growing up!! Love to all, Linda McMahon Munger.
Linda Munger
September 04, 2022 | Burton, MI | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Becky and Tony Mata
September 04, 2022 | Gaines, MI | Friend