Edinburg, Texas
1939 - 2021
Edinburg - Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Ben Leonel Garza, passed away peacefully at his Edinburg home on February 5, 2021, at the age of 82.Ben, known to many as "Dr. Ben", was one of ten children born in Mercedes, Texas, to Leoncio and Nellie Chapa Garza on...
Read MoreIt warms my heart knowing that Dr. Ben and my Uncle Richard, affectionately known as "Coach" are united again in heaven as heavenly brothers. They'll have so much catching up to do with my dad and my Uncle Fito too! I'm sure they are having a joyful time with no worries and no pain...
Gretchen (Flores) Hausenfluck
February 03, 2023
Once when visiting Ben and Patty and eating out, a waiter recognized Ben. Ben took the time to talk to this young man, encouraging him and genuinely interested. It didn´t matter your status, your wealth or where you came from, Ben was always kind, supportive and welcoming. I didn´t see him often, but I miss him.
Judy Sikes
February 05, 2022 | Family
We will miss you Ben, a great Doctor and friend. Praying for you Patty.
Prof. JOHN P ABRAHAM
February 23, 2021 | Friend
Dear Patty,
I just listened to your remembrance of Ben. It was wonderful. I am sure Ben would have loved it. Natale and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. You have a wonderful family!
All the very best,
Rob
Rob Rivers
February 13, 2021 | Friend
Dr Ben was truly a great man. He will live on through all the people whose lives he touched. He lived life to the fullest, all with a BIG smile on his face. Condolences to the Garza family.
Cesar Yarritu
February 13, 2021 | Mission, TX | Friend
I am a friend/classmate of Patty from Jacksonville, Florida. When Patty started bringing this Dr Ben guy to our high school reunions, many years ago, I have to tell you he was going to have to pass multiple screening interviews to make sure he was an acceptable fit. Patty was special to a lot of people over here, to say the least.
Well as you can probably guess, he aced all the exams. Ben was one of those rare people whom you met once and you just don't forget. He was funny, warm,...
Lamar Winegeart
February 13, 2021 | Friend
Wishing we were there physically, but Dr. Ben remains in our hearts today and always.
Eduardo R. Izaguirre Jr. and Family
February 13, 2021 | Friend
What a wonderful man Ben was and what an amazing life he lived.
He will live on in the legacy he leaves, all the lives he touched and the humanitarian contributions he made in his professional and personal life.
May he rest in peace and may his family and dear friends be comforted by wonderful memories.
With deepest sympathy,
John and Suzi Gilmore
Suzi Shaffner Gilmore
February 13, 2021 | Family
Our condolences to the Ben Garza family from the J.M. and Annie Chapa family; Homer, Velma, Sylvia, Belinda, and Joe Martin. As first cousins, we love the entire family. Rest in Peace, dear cousin (primo).
Sylvia Koch
February 13, 2021 | San Antonio, TX | Family