MARIA TORRES GARZA

Maria T. Garza, age 96, of San Angelo passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at her residence. Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2006 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 with Father Andrew Kolzow, O.P. officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Maria was born april 2, 1910 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Abeunbio and Fernanda Torres. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Garza in 1986. Maria was a devout Catholic. She was a loving mother; protective, nurturing and very strong. Her strength was demonstrated in her endurance in raising her loving children. She opened her home and heart to her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and always made an abundance of food for her children and their friends. Maria had a "green thumb" and enjoyed working with her plants. Maria is survived by sons; Samuel Garza, Ignacio Garza of San Angelo, Juan Garza of San Diego, CA, daughters; Eva Duran of San Angelo, Felicitas Armenta of Peoria, AZ, sons; Clemente Garza, Jose Garza of Phoenix, AZ, sisters; Natalia Garza of San Angelo, Antonia Vasquez of Houston, Trenidad Rodriquez of Del Rio, Elena Hernandez of San Jose, CA, brother; Jose Torres of Ft. Worth, twenty-two grandchildren; forty-one great-grandchildren, eighteen great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Hospice of San Angelo for all the wonderful care given to Maria. "Grandma" Since I've known you, I've respected you, Since I've respected you, I've loved you. Because you are gone, I will now love your spirit. Your voice speaking to me as a child, forever rings through my soul. Seeing you so tired, I asked you to go. I never thought you would listen to me. You always had a mind of your own, but now I am happy because you are at peace. It makes my heart soar to think you could be dancing with your loved ones dancing in the stars. Thank you grandma for caring for me. Thank you grandma for listening to me. I will cherish you forever, and you will always live in me.