Martin Garza

Mission - Martin Garza Sr., 83, a resident of Mission, Texas, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Mr. Garza was preceded in death by his parents Gilberto and Luisa Garza and his loving wife Guillermina Garza. Mr. Garza was born in Camargo, Tamaulipas, Mexico on December 29, 1937. He dedicated his life to his family and shared with them his love of God. Mr. Garza created a lot of beautiful memories fishing with all his grandchildren. He was the grandkids greatest fan attending all their school and sports events. Mr. Garza was a renowned song writer and had many of his songs recorded by a variety of musicians throughout the years Mr. Garza is survived by his five children, Blanca (David) De Los Santos, Martin (Isabel) Garza Jr., Gilbert (Veronica) Garza, Mayda Rubio, and Jerry (Erica) Garza; 13 Grandchildren, David De Los Santos, Kate De Los Santos, Brandon Garza, Cristian Garza, Ryan Garza, William Garza, Derek Rubio, Kevin Rubio, Alexa Mia Rubio, Chloe Garza, Isabella Garza, Amanda Garza and Abigail Garza. He will be dearly missed, but memories of him will always live in our hearts. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday January 23, 2021, at Valley Memorial Gardens in Mission.