Antonietta Garza

Antonietta H. Garza Mrs. Antonietta H. Garza entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 12, 2015 in Laredo, Texas, at the age of 94, surrounded by her beloved family. She was a devout Catholic, dedicated mother, a loving grandmother, and an adoring great-grandmother. She was the matriarch of the Garza family. To quite a few people, she was known as Toni but to her loved ones she was simply known as mom. Antonietta proudly volunteered with the Mercy Hospital Auxillary for over 25 years. She genuinely loved helping others and sharing the many blessings in her life. When she was not volunteering, she spent her free time playing Bunco, attend Birthday Club gatherings and sewing. She was an avid traveler; she enjoyed cruises and international voyages. Toni had an impeccable memory; she loved to share stories and reminisce of her younger years. She was married to Rosalio “Chalio” Garza, Jr, the love of her life. They owned several Garza Texaco Gasoline Stations. They were quite the socialite couple; going to dances, parties and gatherings. She lost her beloved husband on Thursday, February 12, 1970. 45 years later, they reunited in Heaven to continue their love story. Mrs. Garza is preceded in death by her husband, Rosalio “Chalio” Garza Jr; daughter, Olga G. Martinez; and son, Rodolfo Fernando Garza. She is survived by her children, Rosalio “Chalio” (Lydia) Garza III, David Garza, Gloria I. Garza, Diana G. (Remigio) Gonzalez; daughter-in-law, Laura G. Garza; and son-in-law, David I. Martinez. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Adriana, Fernando, Patrick, Richard (Sandra), Michael, Elizabeth (John), Selina, Cristina, Cassie (Frank), David, Diana and Remigio III; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Zenaida Martinez; sister-in-law, Berta Dickenson, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A vigil will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hillside Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 16, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. from Hillside Funeral Home to St. John Neumann Catholic Church. A mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Remigio Gonzalez III, R. David Garza, Richard Garza, Fernando Garza, Frank Allred III, Christopher Lombraña, Alek Guevara and Richard Alexander Garza. Honorary Pallbearers will be David I. Martinez, Remigio Gonzalez, Rolando Hernandez, William Dickinson, Ramiro Orozco, Daniel Espinoza, Michael Garza and Patrick Garza. The family would like to thank Dr. Ricardo Cigarroa and her personal caregivers, Maria Esperanza Martinez, Dora Torres and Juanita Valdez. If you would like to sign the guestbook or send private condolences, you may do so at www.hillsidefuneral.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Hillside Funeral Home, 310 Hillside Road.