RobeRt Anthony GARzA

1949-2015

Robert Anthony Garza, 66, entered in to peaceful, eternal rest on Friday October 23, 2015 with his beloved daughter Andrea by his side, after a lengthy, valiant fight against Diabetes. Robert was born on July 14, 1949 to Theodore and Theresa Garza. He attended Christ the King Catholic School and St. Thomas High School and graduated in 1967. He married Teresa “Northey” Garza and on May 8, 1979 their daughter Andrea, the light, pride and joy of his life, was born. His passions included Special Olympics Texas, being an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting on the Gonzales family ranch and playing fast pitched softball but above all family was his first love. His big laugh, smile and bigger heart will be missed. He is preceded in death by his beloved, dear father Theodore Garza, infant nephew Adam Stevens, Brother-In-Law Graham Stevens, Father-In-Law Jack Northey and dear friend Louis Morton. Survivors include daughter Andrea Garza, wife Teresa Garza, mother Theresa Garza, brother David Garza, sister Diana Stevens, Goddaughter and niece Erica Stevens, nieces Natalie and Lorna Stevens, Victoria Garza, nephew and Godson David Theodore Garza and nephew Austin Bates, as well as numerous family and friends. His family extends deepest, loving thanks to Dr. Paula Springer who took great care of Robert for 25 years. Honorary Pallbearers: David Theodore Garza, George Flores, John and Jerry Gonzales, Charles Lindee, Doug and Steven Horn, Chris Koch, Tom Jansen, Dave Booher, Jack and Charles Northey, Mike and Austin Bates and Daniel Conner.

Memorial service will be held on Friday October 30, 2015 at 2:00p.m. at Brookside Cypress Creek Funeral Home, 9149 Hwy 6 N., Houston, TX 77095, www. dignitymemorial.com. Donations can be made in Robert’s name to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, www2. jdrf.org and Special Olympics Texas, www.sotx.org.