Abelardo Javier

"Oj" Garza

In Loving Memory Of

Abelardo Javier Garza

"OJ"

December 2, 2003 - January 21, 2026

Abelardo Javier Garza AKA "OJ" passed on to the Lord's Kingdom Wednesday night of January 21, 2026, after a tragic accident while riding on his motorcycle.

He was born December 2, 2003, in Harlingen, TX to Audulio Garza Sr. and Anna H. Sepeda.

OJ was an exceptional son achieving many accomplishments in his young age. He was a leader who always stood up for what was right. He was gifted with incredible athleticism, always chipper with a positive attitude ever since he was first introduced to sports at a very young age. OJ was an All-Star for the Harlingen National Bronco Baseball League and an asset to many teams throughout his years as an athlete with the Harlingen School district. OJ was a multisport athlete as a Harlingen South Hawk.  He started at safety for a football team that went 10-0 in the regular season.  He played on a soccer team that went 3 rounds deep in the playoffs and reached area in the 100- and 300-meter hurdles.

He was currently a student at UT-RGV pursuing a degree in kinesiology and sports management. OJ was also a certified official with the TASO, and was a referee for both football and soccer games. He pursued his passion for mixed martial arts at Fists For Life MMA gym. He enjoyed a good round of golf or just hitting the driving range.  Any other time you could find him enjoying a cruise on his sports bike.

Abelardo is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ausencio Garza Sr. and maternal grandfather, Higinio Hernandez.

OJ leaves to cherish his beautiful memory his parents, Audulio "Dulio" Garza Sr. and Anna H. Sepeda; his siblings, Josue Sepeda Jr., Alexander Garza, Audulio Garza Jr., Adrian Garza and Avani Garza; maternal grandmother, Hilda Hernandez; paternal grandmother, Aurora Garza. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, beginning at 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit with a prayer of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will continue immediately after the rosary with a Eulogy by his father, Audulio Garza Sr.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family.  All monies collected will be donated to the Harlingen Humane Society in OJ's name. He was an animal lover who rescued and kept many animals himself.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Abelardo Javier "OJ" Garza , have entrusted his funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo, funeral director/owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550. You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com