Amelia was born on February 14, 1938 to Rufino and Nicolasa Lar. She married Elojio Garza and they lived together in Houston, Texas.
Left to cherish Amelia's memory are her children, Daniel Perez, Kenneth Wheeler, Priscilla Wheeler, Michelle Torres, and Chasity Salinas; 17 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her siblings, Isabelle Rodriguez, Victoria Torres and Jose R. Alba.
Amelia is preceded in death by her husband, Elojio Garza; son, Antonio Junior Perez; 2 brothers, Santiago Lara and Alejandro Lara; 2 sisters, Rufina Alvarez and Rosie Rodriguez.
Amelia owned a nightclub for a total of 16 years, and then worked as a bank teller for Bank of America.
She loved shopping at garage sales every weekend and dancing to all types of spanish music. She enjoyed listening to Mariachi's and playing pool on her free time.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Garza family.
