Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by her children, grandchildren and friends.
She is preceded in death by her late husband of 40 years, Noe Domingo Garza, Sr., a native of
Brownsville, who died November 8, 1992.
They are survived by their 3 children: Flora Rincones
(married to Mr. Leonardo Rincones); Martha Rosas (married to Horacio Rosas); and Attorney
Noe Domingo Garza, Jr. (married to Attorney Adela Kowalski-Garza). Moreover, they are also
survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Garza was born February 25, 1928 in Burgos, Tamaulipas, Mexico and was a resident of
Brownsville since 1966. She was one of 9 children born to Gregorio Cienfuegos and Leoncia
Izaguirre (deceased).
Mrs. Garza was employed by BISD for 21 years. After her retirement, she devoted herself to
caring for her grandchildren who called her “Mamita” as a term of endearment.
Mrs. Garza was a great woman. Her work ethic was impeccable and her strength was
unbelievable. She is the unsung hero of her community and family, one that sacrificed her life for
those she loved. St. Basil said that “A tree is known by its fruits; a man by his deeds”. In the
case of “Mamita” her fruits and her deeds are a testament of her great character and values.
A visitation for Gloria will be held Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a rosary at 7 PM in Chapel of Peace at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, 125 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, Texas 78521. A mass will occur Friday, November 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1055 Military Road, Brownsville, TX. Followed by a burial at Buena Vista Burial Park, 5 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, Texas 78521.
Pallbearers will be Attorney Noe Domingo Garza, Jr. (son); Attorney Leonardo Rincones (grandson) ; Francisco Loya (grandson) ;Noe Domingo Garza, III (grandson); Maximiliano Kolbe Garza (grandson); Juan Pablo Garza (grandson); Horacio Rosas (son-in-law) and Leonardo Rincones III (great grandson).
The Garza family would like to thank the staff at Valley Baptist Medical Center and Solara for the
wonderful care of their beloved Mamita. A special thanks is warranted to Nurse Alejandra
Govea, Corina Kowalski, Maria de La Cruz, and Marvelia Cruz for the love they gave to Mrs.
Garza. Moreover, the Garza family would like to recognize Doctors Juan Martinez and Dr.
Ahmad Karkoutly for their compassion, dedication and care of Mrs. Garza.
Finally, to Juan Pablo Garza, Mamita’s youngest grandson, thank you for caring for your
grandmother all these years! Your love and care all those years brought her so much joy. You
were a great grandson and a wonderful human being.
