Santos Garza,

Sr.

Santos Garza Sr., age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Harlingen Medical Center.

Native and lifetime resident of Santa Rosa, Texas, he was a member of a pioneer family born October 30, 1932 to Candelario Garza and Juanita De La Garza Garza.

Santos served the community and Town of Santa Rosa for many years in various capacities. He was a police officer for Santa Rosa P.D., served as city commissioner, he was the first Hispanic elected Mayor and retired from the Santa Rosa United States Postal Service where he ran the rural route. He also ran the Texaco filling station for many years in town. He was a true Santa Rosa Warrior where he also served on the Quarterback Club. Mr. Garza proudly served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Maria Antonia Garza; his sons, Jose Manuel Garza (Dora), Ricardo Garza (Elsa), and Santos Garza Jr. (Magda); 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren & one on the way; siblings, Jose Angel Garza, Juan Garza, Luis Garza, Oscar Garza, & Ana Garza; and numerous nieces & nephews.

Santos is preceded in death by his brothers, Margarito Garza, Alejandro Garza, Erasmo Garza, Roberto Garza, and sister, Celia Ramirez.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with the prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 pm at Trinity Funeral Chapel.

A funeral mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, August 31, 2018 at 2:00 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Tom as celebrant.
Inurnment will follow to Santo Nombre Cemetery in Santa Rosa, Texas with full military honors under the auspices of American Legion 205 & VFW 2410.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 East Harrison Avenue Harlingen, Texas 78550 (956)364-2444.