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Ofelia Garza Obituary

Ofelia Martinez Garza, passed away October 9, 2014 in Houston, TX at the age of 99. She was born in Cotulla, Texas to Silvestre and Martina C. Martinez on February 27, 1915.
Ofelia was preceded in death by her husband Antonio B. Garza; her parents, ten siblings; granddaughter Debbie Doler; and son-in-law Sam Salazar.
She is survived by her beloved children, Antonio Garza, Jr. (Dora), Melida Salazar, Elsa Doler (Bill), Mary Fraser (Larry), Dan Garza (Donna), Ida Sivley (Roger), brother Leopoldo Martinez and brother-in-law Reynaldo G. Garza. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 12, 2014 with the Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Waltrip Funeral Directors Chapel. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated 10:00 a.m., Monday , St. Jerome Catholic Church, 8825 Kempwood. Rite of Committal will follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
The family is appreciative of the professional care provided by respective staff of Stoneybrook Heathcare Center and Hospice Plus.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Oct. 11, 2014.

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October 12, 2014

We are sorry for your loss, Ofelia will always be remembered in our hearts !!.May God Bless your Family during your time of sorrow.

Trinidad & Frances (Panchita Garza) Rendon, SATX. (Dilley-Cotulla TX.)

Yolanda Manchego

October 12, 2014

Tony,Elsa,Melinda,Mary,Danny and Ida, you have our deepest sympathy. May God comfort each and everyone, in your time of sorrow! I know that God will give you the strenght to go on, because God helped my brothers and sisters, when our father went home,to meet The Lord .. Love Always, Max,Blanca,Yolanda,Robert,Alicia,Grace and Debbie

BB

October 11, 2014

So sorry for your loss.May your memories comfort you during this most difficult time. May the God of all comfort be with you.

Lee

October 11, 2014

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 119:76

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