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Mary Garza Obituary
Mary Ellen Garza, 73 of Pasadena passed away peacefully on March 30, 2016 surrounded by her children, sister and grandchildren at Methodist Hospital. Mary was born on September 30, 1942 in Victoria, Texas. Mary was an RN at Bayshore Medical Center for 37 years. During that time she served as Head Nurse and received many awards throughout her career. However, her most cherished role was the care and comfort of the Mothers and babies that she took care of. Mary loved traveling, gardening, reading, dancing but most of all spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Deleon and husband Tony DeLeon; Diane Garza Sikes and husband Dan Sikes; son David Garza and wife Amy Garza; Sister Esther Ortiz and husband Hector Ortiz; grandchildren, Alex Pena, Elyssa Garza, Amanda Pena, Olivia Garza, Lauren Garza and Jillian Sikes. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Mary Garcia; husband, Frank Garza; brothers Elias Garcia and Zeke Garcia. Pallbearers include; Elias Garcia, Alex Peña, Nathan Craig, Joseph Garcia, Lee McKinney, and Frank Reyes. Honorary Pallbearers include; Steven Kennedy and Danny Peña. Services will be at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale, Houston, Texas 77023. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 3rd from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Celebration of Life will be on Monday, April 4th at 1:00pm. Place of Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8701 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, Texas 77075 at 3:00pm. She left footprints, memories and love that will last her family until we meet again.
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April 18, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Elvira Dixon
April 6, 2016
Mary always had a graceful and positive air about her. She was a true role model. It was a true blessing that Mary was there to calm my sister when her first child was born.
Please accept my condolences.
Estela De la Cruz
April 2, 2016
Mary was a good friend and co- worker and will be missed! Praying for your family!
Ward Coman
April 2, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Karina Ortiz
April 2, 2016
She was a great person and helped many while she was a nurse she was loved deeply and I'm saddened she left is so soon but she will remain in our hearts forever
Felix and Gloria De La Cerda
April 2, 2016
Debra and family,
We would like to express our sincere condolences. Our heart aches for you and family during this time. Your mother was such an amazing person and she will truly be missed. We had the blessed opportunity of knowing Ms. Mary Garza, and we know heaven just received one of the most special angels. Mary treated people with respect, and empathy, and made each person she came in contact with feel loved. She was an inspiration to us and many others.
Shonda Moore
April 2, 2016
Diane you and your family are in our prayers. Your mom will be cherished forever by many people. She touched the lives of so many. We love you!
Alese Pickering & Derek Mroz
April 2, 2016
Sending you prayers and love at this difficult time.
Debbie Ozbirn
April 1, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ramon Enriquez & Family
April 1, 2016
Dave and family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Be at peace knowing she will always watch over and be with you.
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