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Hector S. Garza
1943 - 2019
Hector S. Garza
1943 - 2019
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BORN
1943
DIED
2019
Hector Garza Obituary
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Rosie C. Garza, one son, Javier Garcia (Rachel), three daughters, Patricia Ann Garza, Trena Franklin (Brian), Rose Ann Garza, Sisters, Bessie Garza, Alicia Gutierrez, Janie Marshall, Rosie Mancillas, Brother, Sam Garza. He is also survived by three grandchildren, numerous nephews, nieces other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Rita Garza and a brother, Faustino Garza.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday August 21, 2019 from 5 pm to 9 pm with prayer service of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7 pm Thursday evening. Holy Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday August 22, 2019 at 10 am at St. Helens Catholic Church, Rio Hondo. Interment will follow to Mont Meta Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Lila Hamann
August 29, 2019
Sincere thoughts and prayers continue for you, Rosie, your family and all who loved Hector. May you have God's peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Enrique Gonzalez Jr
August 25, 2019
Our sincere condolences to Rosie and the rest of the family. Hector was a great neighbor,always ready to help whenever I needed him. Rest in
peace my friend.
Enrique Gonzalez Jr.
Calvin Earley
August 25, 2019
Sorry to hear of his passing. Hector was a friend and always ask about family when I would visit with him. We went through school together at RHHS .
Bless this family during this time of sorrow and through the following years and the memories he left. RIP
Lois Wardlow Dunbar
August 22, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Hector's passing but am so glad he had such a full life with his family. That is what we all ask and hope for in this life.
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Toni, Rick, Celina, Sam Gonzalez
August 22, 2019
Dearest Rosie and family, may our LORD grant you peace and strength during this difficult time. Our deepest condolences and may he rest in peace in our HEAVENLY FATHER'S KINGDOM.
Marie Camacho
August 22, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My deepest condolences
Donna Moody
August 22, 2019
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Garza an her entire family during this difficult time. He was a wonderful caring man and was always welcoming to friends of his children. He was a wonderful soul and will be greatly missed.
Noel escamilla
August 22, 2019
Very sorry to here of Hector.He was a lot of fun talking to him. I'm out of town sorry a can not be there.
Caraveo
August 21, 2019
Condolences from Caraveo family
Nancy B Rivas
August 21, 2019
My deepest and heartfelt condolences Aunt Rosie, Javier, Trena, Tricia, and Rose Ann. I was not able to be with you during this difficult time but know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May Uncle Hector rest in peace.
Veronica Pineda
August 21, 2019
Dearest Rosie, Tricia, Javier, Trina, Rose and family. Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Hector. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God be with you all and bring you comfort.
With love, Eleazar Gonzalez, Veronica and Rolando Pineda and Jaime Gonzalez and family.
Joe Hinojosa
August 21, 2019
My condolences to the Garza family. Hector was a great friend and classmate. We graduated from RHHS in 1960. We were both involved in sports while in school.
We pray that the good Lord grant you peace and consolation in this time of sorrow.
Joe Hinojosa
Class of 1960
Joe &Esmeralda Gonzales
August 21, 2019
Our Deepest Condolences
May you RIP Hector.
Joe Gonzales and fam.
Sam
August 21, 2019
I'm sorry for the loss of your loved one. My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
August 21, 2019
Rosie, Tricia, and Family--God bless you and may you feel His presence as you guide Hector home to be in God's merciful presence in heaven. Chihuahuas, Hector was a good friend to our Dad, Nicho, and our brother, Big Roy, and we are grateful that God placed Hector and you in our lives. Love you and God bless you and Family always! --Alma Zuniga Villarreal.
Alma Z Villarreal
August 21, 2019
Ms. Rosie, Patricia, and family, I feel sadness in my heart for your loss. Hector was a good friend to our Dad, Nicho, and brother, Big Roy, and they often spoke very highly of him.
I rejoice that the Lord placed Hector and you in our family's lives! May God's perpetual light shine upon him and may he bask in the light of our Lord's face! I pray that you may feel God's presence and love during this most difficult time. Love you! from: Alma, hija de Nicho y Julia and Big Roy's sister.
Abelia Moreno Sloey
August 21, 2019
So sorry for your loss. He was a kind man. My parents Jose and Ester Moreno love Rosie and Hector dearly. My dearest condolences. Abelia Moreno Sloey
Terry Martinez
August 20, 2019
My most sincere condolences to his family. May he be granted eternal rest and Rest in Peace.
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