Amelia was a proud lifelong Houstonian born in Sugarland, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents Paul and Suzanna Arevalo and her 2 beloved sons Martin Stephen and Robert Paul Garza.
Amelia was married for 25 years to Robert B. Garza she had 5 children. John Mark, Norma Ann, Martin
Stephen, Robert Paul and Philip Renee Garza.
Amelia known to her friends as Mia, Camelia, Pearl and Myrtle. Her passion was driving a school bus for
children pre-school thru high school for 30 years.
She was very involved in the community and school.
She was a strong Advocate for Manchester her neighborhood. She cared for every child as if they were
her own. She was the President of the PTO for many years at J.R. Harris Elementary School which
helped the school expand significantly. She was passionately involved in her neighborhood
improvements and because of her determination she accomplished many improvements. She was a
strong believer in the Hispanic voice and advocated for her Hispanic community. She was loved and
respected by her peers because of it. She always had a smile on her face and loved making conversation
with anyone. She never met a stranger.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday August 19 th at Funeraria del Angel Crespo , 4136 Broadway
From 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. , Rosary at 7:00 p.m
Services will be held on Thursday August 20 th at Funeraria del Angel Crespo ,4136 Broadway at 11:00 a.m to11:45 a.m
Burial to immediately follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery at 12:00 p.m.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crespofuneralhomebroadway.com for the Garza family.
