Fernando De La Garza Sr.

Fernando De La Garza Sr., 94, died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 5th surrounded by his family. Visitation for family and friends will be on Thursday, October 10th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM followed by a celebration of life at 7:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 1801 E. Red River St, Victoria, Texas. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 11th, at Faith Family Church at 2002 E. Mockingbird, Victoria. Burial will process at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery at 2:00 PM.

Pallbearers will be Jesus Pena, CJ De La Garza, Leandro De La Garza Jr, Richard Saldana Jr, Jason Saldana, Kevin Saldana, Mark De La Garza, Eli Garza. Honorary pallbearers are Daniel De La Garza, Andre De La Garza, Aaron De La Garza, Eric De La Garza and Gabriel De La Garza.

Fernando was born on September 10th, 1930 to Bernardo and Fabiana De La Garza. Fernando was married to Doris Ruiz De La Garza. He worked as maintenance groundskeeper for Victoria County for 20+ years. Fernando loved all his family and enjoyed having parties. Easter being the biggest affair when he would bring out the big pits and make brisket for all. His favorite past time after retirement was watching the Houston Astros, Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans games. He also enjoyed reading the newspaper and having lunch with his family and best friend Lupe Martinez.

Fernando will be greatly missed by his family and friends but will always be remembered. Fernando leaves his family with so many hilarious stories and fond memories. He will be truly missed.

Fernando is preceded in death by his wife Doris De La Garza and daughters Gloria Pena and Sandra Flores. Fernando is survived by his sons Fernando De La Garza Jr (Olivia), Danny De La Garza (Maria), Leandro De La Garza Sr (Sandra), Henry De La Garza (Sally), Gilbert De La Garza (Becky); son-in-law Julian Pena (Gloria); daughters Mary Moralez (Alexander), Laura Torres (Ramiro), and Valerie De La Garza. Fernando also had 31 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

Thoughts and memories can be shared online at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.