Elida G Garza

Elida G. Garza of Lubbock passed away surrounded by family on Friday, November 1, 2013 at the age of 85.  She was born May 13, 1928 in Robstown, Texas to the late Julian and Anita (Fernandez) Garcia.  Elida married Raymundo Garza in 1944 in Mercedes, Texas.  He preceded her in death in 2008.

Those left to cherish her memory are five sons, Rafael, Julian, Raymond, and Arnold Garza, all of Lubbock and Rene Garza of Houston; four daughters, Elvira Sauceda and Sylvia Perez both of Lubbock, Janie Montelonga of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Connie Patel of Washington D.C.; five sisters; 29 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2013at Combest Family Funeral Homes with rosary cited at 6:30 p.m.  Mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church with interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.