Cruz Garza, Sr.

Cruz Garza, Sr., age 70, of Justin, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Mr. Garza was born May 3, 1953 in Eden,Tx. Cruz was very devoted to care and provide for his family. He was a husband, father, brother, and grandfather that always made everyone laugh. In 1971 he enlisted to the United States Marine Corps, and the Army National Guard in 1976. He graduated from Hutchinson-Willmar Regional Technical College in 1994. He had a passion for listening and singing to Tejano music. He loved fishing and spending time with family especially his grandchildren. Cruz is survived by his Spouse, of 50 years, Elisa Eliserio Garza; Daughter, Cynthia Taylor and husband Dustin; Sons, Cruz Garza, Jr. and wife Maria Monserrat Loredo, Tony Garza and wife Melissa Jo, Bobby Edward Garza and wife Carol; Sisters, Celia Estrada of San Angelo, Texas, Janie Lipsmeyer of Conway, Arkansas, Mary Elena Ruiz of Madera, California; Brothers, Charlie Garza of Clovis, New Mexico, Frank Garza of Rowena, Texas and Richard Garza of Brownwood, Texas; 15 Grandchildren, 1, Great-Grandchild; Preceded in death by, Mother and Father, Maria Garcia Garza and Antonio Garza; Sisters, Lily Garza Martinez, Roses Mary Garza and Estella Garza Herrera; Brothers, Joe Garza, Pete Garza, Antonio Garza, Jr. and Santos Garza

Pallbearers:

Bobby Edward Garza, Jr.

Christopher Robert Noriega

Elisa Margarita Garza

Jude York Taylor

Cruz Garza III

Juan Enrique Garza