On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Omar “Rudy” Garza was called home to be with the Lord. Rudy was born on May 27, 1961 in Houston, Texas. He was one of six children. Rudy was loved by everyone who met him, he was always ready and willing to help anyone in need. He enjoyed coaching his daughter’s softball teams and is known to many as “Coach Rudy.” He loved all sports but was a dedicated L.A. Rams and Houston Astros fan. He also enjoyed traveling with family. After serving two years in the U.S. Army, he went to work at the U.S. Post Office and worked there for 35 years. Rudy was preceded in death by his parents, Valdemar and Olivia Garza. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patricia “Pat” Garza, his daughters Cecilia Martinez (Jesse), Celeste Hengeveld (Phillip) and Breanne Garza. He is also survived by his granddaughters Jazmyne Martinez, Celina Martinez, Liliana Martinez, Brooklynn Hengeveld and his grandson Colby Hengeveld. He is survived by his four sisters, Mireya Garza, Mirna Garza-Taylor (Steve), Hilda Garza (Ken) Laura Martin (Wayne) and his brother Valdemar Garza, Jr. (Kathy). He is also survived by his in-laws Lupe and Dolores Ayala and all his nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly.
A visitation for Omar will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A funeral service will occur Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 12:00 PM, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A committal service will occur Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 1:45 PM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77038.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Garza family.
