Benito Casanova Garza

Benito Casanova Garza passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 in Austin, TX at the age of 75. Born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, he resided mostly in Los Fresnos, TX. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Emma Orta Garza, children Idalia Garza-Gonzalez, Elisa Garcia, Jose Juan Garza, and Isai Garza. Grandchildren: Kendra Rose Garcia, Mia Sunshine Garcia, Joshua Ismael Garcia, Emma Jane Garza, Joe Ben Garza, and Lilly Ann Garza. Daughter-in-law Danette Lopez Garza. Siblings Guadalupe Garza and Elida Mendoza.

Preceding in death was his father, Levinio, mother, Pilar, siblings: Levinio, Ramon, Juan Manuel, Lourdes, Maria Magdalena, Elia, Alicia, and Son-in-law, Jess “Buck” Garcia.

Benito, a caring, charismatic, GOD fearing man, was an industrial painter in his younger years but master of many trades. He built multiple homes for friends and family. He was an adventurous spirit who coveted relationships and experiences above all. He was a master story-teller with a joke for every occasion. He was born 100 years too late as he enjoyed sleeping under the stars, cooking outdoors, hunting and fishing. Well traveled, he made friends in all corners of the U.S. He always made time to play with his grandchildren or give his full attention to a stranger he just met. His latest exploit was in taming his acreage in Montana. “UVA UVAM VIVENDO VARIA FIT”