Alma F. Garza was born June 21, 1931 in Woodsboro, Texas and died peacefully at her home on July 26, 2019 with family and friends by her side. She moved to San Antonio as a child and graduated from Burbank High School. She had a long career in Civil Service at Kelly AFB where she retired from working at HQ AFCOMS over 30 years ago. She enjoyed cooking, baking and was a student of Taichi for 18 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents David and Francisca Flores, husband Rudy Garza Jr. and brothers, Billy D. Flores, and her twin brother Richard Flores. She is survived by brother David Flores and wife Zoila, sisters-in-law, Belle Flores and Dolores Flores, sons Victor Olivares and wife Lisa, Rene Olivares and wife Lily, Rick Olivares and wife Flor, grandchildren Natalie Cruz and husband José, Nick Olivares and wife Tara, Ricky Olivares, and Joaquin Olivares, two great grandchildren, and several step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to Hilda Mendoza, Aurora Villarreal, Nena Bustamante, and Carolina Herrera. These ladies cared for our mother like she was their own mother. They were the daughters that our mother always wished she had and they brought joy and comfort to her during the last years of her life. Also, a special thank you to Amanda Tchou, her nearby neighbor, who checked on her and gave her companionship for many years. We are forever grateful to all of you beautiful angels!
We would also like to thank Heart of Texas Hospice and their special team of Dr. Angelica Davila and Jill Galvan (her nurse) for tending to her medical needs the last few months. They both visited our mother at home, which made it extremely convenient for her to receive medical care. Finally, thank you to Dr. Frank Mueller who served as our mother’s primary care physician when she was initially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. We are grateful for your willingness to try new treatments to extend her life and give us more time with her.
Visitation will be from 6 pm - 9 pm with a Rosary at 7 pm at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Rd, on Thursday, August 1, 2019. A mass will be held at St. Luke Catholic Church, 4603 Manitou Drive, at 10 am on Friday, August 2, 2019 with burial at San Fernando Cemetery II. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the San Antonio & South Texas Alzheimer's Association at alz.org, or 800-272-3900, or mailed to:
National Processing Center Alzheimer's Association
In Memory of Alma F. Garza
San Antonio & South Texas Chapter P.O. Box 96011
Washington DC 20090-6011
