Norma

Garza

Norma Garza, age 65, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was born March 15, 1956 in Port Isabel, Texas to Feliciano Luna Salazar and Beatriz "Bea" Chapa.

Norma was born and raised in Port Isabel and was a child of God. She was a pastor and served her ministry as a humble leader who taught responsibility, honor, and respect. Norma instilled Godly traits in her children and was also called "Mother Israel" because of her many children in spirit she took in her care. Her giving heart always helped the less fortunate and those in need. Many can share happy memories of Norma and her joy of the Lord. Norma was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Beatriz "Bea" Chapa; sister, Rosalinda Lopez; and brothers, Frank Nayavich and Arnold Chapa.

She leaves to cherish her beautiful memory her loving husband of 44 years, Julian Enrique Garza; children, Mario Escalante, Robert Nino (Isabel), Julian Enrique Garza Jr. "Pastor Jay" (Jessica), Abraham Garza (Melissa); nine grandchildren, Anyssa Escalante, Lauren Escalante, Robert Nino Jr., Ariana Nino, Christian Caleb Nino, JulieAnn Castaneda, Jeremiah Garza, Jay Henry Garza, Jeslyn Bella Garza; two great grandchildren, Ophelia Rodriguez and Oliver Rodriguez; and her siblings, Angel Nino, Joe Nino, Noel Nino, Jack Green, Saul Salazar, and Heriberto Salazar.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2021, from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm with a prayer service at 6:00 pm at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

Chapel Service will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 10:00 am at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Interment will follow at Ashland Memorial Park Cemetery in Harlingen.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550. www.trinityfunerals.com .