Lydia Garza

Lydia Garza obituary, McAlester, OK

Lydia Garza

Lydia Garza Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chaney-Harkins Funeral Home - McAlester on Oct. 1, 2025.
Lydia F. Garza, 89, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her temporary residence in McAlester, Oklahoma.
Born in Edinburg, Texas, Mrs. Garza lived in Edinburg most of her life and was the wife of a veteran of the United States Air Force. She was a loving grandmother and great grandmother who loved to spoil her grandchildren. Her favorite past time was traveling and shopping for perfume, jewelry and all the finer things in life. Her laugh was contagious; she was always a joy to be around.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Noe E Garza; and her parents: Desiderio "Desi" and Lucinda "Lucy" Flores.
Mrs. Garza is survived by her daughter, Marissa (Jonathan) Boggs; a granddaughter, Amanda (Jacob) Salinas; two grandsons: Aaron S. (Kamron) Boggs, and Andrew S. (Hailey) Boggs; five great-grandchildren: Eleanor Jewel Boggs, Judah Boggs, Jace Salinas, Julia Joy Salinas, and Lydia Jo Salinas (on the way); three siblings: Oscar (Maria-Elena) Flores, Adela McCorkle, and Francis Garcia.
A memorial service will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Grace Party Place, 4001 W. university Drive, Edinburg, Texas 78539, dinner will be provided.
Flower may be delivered to the Grace Party Place on Friday, September 19, 2025 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Chaney-Harkins Funeral Home - McAlester

528 S. Third Street Third and Comanche, McAlester, OK 74501

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