Emilio Garza

Emilio Saldana Garza was called to his eternal home by our savior Jesus Christ on September 30th 2024. To be with the love of his life "Lily" and all his heavenly family and friends. He was surrounded by his loving family. Leaving behind a legacy of love of family and service to his country.

 Emilio was born August 08-08-1930 to Hipolito Villarreal Garza and Aniceta Urbina Saldana in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Emilio S. Garza was raised in Corpus Christi with family around him. He later heard the calling like many of his other friends to go defend county. He joined the United States Marine Corp. And fought in the Korean War.

After his return home to the states, he settles his family in California. Years later he moved back to Texas, to his childhood home place Corpus Christi. Makes another move to settle his family in the small town of Aransas Pass. Here he would be working for a man that would be his friend for life. Everyone knew this wonderful man in town Mr. Don Fowler of Fowler Lumber Company and was honorary Grandfather to Emilio's 4 children.

 Mr. Garza was the proprietor of Rocky's Cabinet and Doors Shop. All of his items were custom made to the customer satisfaction. He was also a General Contractor in Home Building in our area. He built 3 beautiful homes for his wife and family and 2 buildings for Mrs. Garza Pvt School. 2 lovely homes for his daughter.

 He was married to the love of his life Lily Peacock Garza for 64 years. A loving brother and friend to his sister Ninfa Hernandez and Amado S. Garza. A caring father to his 4 children, and PawPaw to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 He enjoyed working at his cabinet shop building new things for customers. He enjoyed going fishing with his sons. He and his daughter had a passion for their Santa Gertrudis Cattle and riding horses.

 He made the best Bar-B-Que for family and friends on weekends. All 4 of his children's graduating classes were honored with his Bar-B-que.

 He also loved being a Marine and serving his country. Many war stories were told to one who Would listen. But most of all he would spend time listening, reading, or talking about the bible. "He would always say that he had a wonderful life."

 Emilio Saldana Garza is preceded in death by his wife, Lily Peacock Garza. His parents Hipolito Villarreal Garza and Aniceta Urbina Saldana, Brother Amado S, Garza, stepmother Maria Taylor Garza, half-sister Margert Garza, half-brother Demis Garza, Son-in-Law Richard Amaya Sr., Grandson Christopher Scott Garza, Daughter-in- law Debbie Garza. 

He is survived by his children, Daughter Linda Ann Garza-Amaya (late Richard Amaya Sr.) of Ingleside. Sons: Emilio P. Garza (Dena) of Aransas Pass, Art P. Garza (late Debbie Garza) of Leakey, Texas and Richard P. (Linda Nell) of Aransas Pass. Grandchildren: Richard & Odessa Amaya Jr., Bryan & Julie Garza, Jennifer Garza, Rachel & Jesse Spearman, Angela & Mark Neito, Clifton & Erica Garza, Matthew & Lauren Garza, and blessed with many great-grandchildren.

 The family of Emilio Garza would like to say Thank you to the incredible staff of Harbor Hospice in Rockport. To Dr. Lee Sang for his caring and compassion to our father. Also, the wonderful register nurse Clare Gilmore went beyond the call of duty. Chaplin William Stewart always there with a comforting word or two in the time of need. To the amazing nurses at Harbor Hospice Gulf Coastal Hospital in Portland, you are all angels on earth.

 To the staff of Charlie Marshall there are not enough words to say how great you took care of our loved one. Every detail was so precious to us.

 On behalf of the GARZA FAMILY thank you again.