Joel Americo Garza, Sr. passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the age of 77 in San Antonio, Texas. Joel was born on December 2, 1942 in Monterrey, Mexico, the son of Jesus Garza and Irene Martinez Garza.
Joel is predeceased by his loving wife Sylvia Ann Garza; Parents: Jesus Garza and Irene Martinez Garza; Siblings: George Garza (Esther Garza) and Bertha Garza; In-Laws: Santana Salinas Jr. and Antonia Reyes Salinas; Brother-in-law: Robert Salinas; and Grandson: Edmundo Adrian Avalos.
Joel is survived by his Siblings: Alma Garza Trevino (George Trevino), Albert Garza (Emma Garza), John Garza (Sylvia Garza), and Javier Garza; Children: Sandra Araceli Avalos (Edmundo Avalos), Sylvia Annette Miasnikowicz (Alan Miasnikowicz), Veronica Leticia Garza, Joel Americo Garza, Jr. (Christina Garza), and Jonathan Dotray (Cassi Dotray); Granddaughters: Alejandra Araceli Avalos, Andrea Avalos, Jasmine Leigh Wong, Christina R. Garza, and Samiah Dotray; Grandsons: Jayden Allen Garza, Joshua Lee Wong, and Daniel Dotray; Great Grandchildren: Omari Dotray and Amari Avalos, as well as numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
We are honoring Joel’s request and will not be having any funeral services. His wishes were to be cremated and be placed by his wife’s side at his daughter’s home where they will both rest in peace together.
On behalf of the entire Garza family, we would like to Thank everyone for all of your continued thoughts and prayers.
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