Ruben A.

Garza Jr.

Ruben A. Garza Jr., 56, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Valley Baptist Medical. A Harlingen native born June 3, 1968, to Herlinda and Liborio Olivan, Ruben graduated from Harlingen High School Class of 1986 and from UT-Pan Am-Edinburg, earning Bachelor degrees in Business Finance and Marketing in 1990. He was most recently employed with Loaves & Fishes of Raymondville as site director, previously served as president of the Rotary Club of Raymondville, volunteered for the HOSTS program, was a soccer coach for the Harlingen Youth Soccer League, and was an avid Miami Hurricanes fan. Ruben was loving and kind, always willing to serve his community. A hard worker and awesome family man, Ruben also loved animals, had many pets, and cared for strays in the neighborhood.

He is preceded in death by his infant sister, Eliza Garza, maternal grandparents, Isidra and Refugio Andaverde, paternal grandmother, Eliza Montalvo, his mother and father-in-law, Olga L. Merla and Jose Merla.

Treasuring his wonderful memory, he leaves his loving and devoted wife of 30 years, Annette Merla Garza, their three children, Stormie Ann Garza, Dr. Skylar Jon Garza (Katherine), Christian Lee Garza (Alyssa), a brother in law whom he raised as a son, David Merla, his grandpets, Brady, Chandler, Bear, Tux, and Olaf, his parents, Herlinda and Liborio Olivan, his siblings, Linda E (Mike) Galvan, and Randy (Reyna) Olivan, biological father Ruben Garza Sr. (Minerva), and sibling, Anthony Garza, paternal grandfather, Roberto Garza. He is also survived by numerous brothers and sisters in law, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a prayer service of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm led by Bea Lopez. Chapel Service will be held Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home Chapel of the Holy Spirit with Fr. Horacio Chavarria as celebrant. Honoring Ruben's wishes, he will be cremated.

With love and remembrance, arrangements have been entrusted to Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550,www.trinityfunerals.com