Joe was preceded in death by his parents Adolfo and Paula Garza, Herlinda Jimenez and Jesus Quijano, brothers Robert, Adolfo Jr. and Hidebrando Garza, and sister Mercedes Garza.
He is survived by loving wife and companion of 50 years, Mary Alice Salinas Garza, brothers Johnny and Fernando Garza, sister Helen Balderas, daughter Melissa Gandy (husband Larry), sons Joe A. Garza Jr. (wife Debbie), Rolando, Adolfo, and Gilberto Garza. He is also survived by five grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Joe was a self-made man who loved to read, fish and play music. Joe was a professional musician for more than 65 years and worked in the company of many well-known local and international bands. Playing his guitar and singing to entertain was his joy.
He loved his country and served in the military in Korea as a decorated and dedicated Marine.
