Cecilio S Garza

Cecilio S "Sonny" Garza, 73, loving husband and father, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2022 surrounded by his family at home.

Sonny was born September 24, 1949 in Falfurrias, Tx to Inocencio Garza, Jr and Rosita "Tita" Garza, He graduated Falfurrias High School and attended Del Mar college where he received his certification as a machinist. 

He began his career working with Marathon Oil for 18 years as a field mechanic. He then worked for Coastal Plating as a machinist and retired in 2000. He also served in the National Guard.

Sonny had a passion for car racing and loved working and rebuilding motors. Upon retirement, he became a rancher. It was there where he found his second passion. He enjoyed working the land and caring for the animals. You often found him surrounded by his rescue animals.

Preceded in death by his parents: Inocencio Garza, Jr and Rosita "Tita" Garza. Son: Omar Cecilio Garza, Sisters: Nora and Norma Garza (twins)

Sonny is survived by his loving wife, Belia Yzaquirre Garza. Daughters: Devette Garza (Plano, Tx), Kimberly Garza (Corpus Christi, Tx), Valerie (Eric) Carrales (Corpus Christi, Tx) and six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Brothers: Joe Y (Debbie) Garza (Alice, Tx), Joel Garza (Falfurrias, Tx) and several nieces and nephews who love and miss him dearly.

Visitation will begin at 10a.m. Wednesday December 7, 2022 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church on Saratoga, followed by a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 10:30a.m. A Funeral Mass will begin at 11a.m. Interment to follow at Seaside Memorial Park.

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