Sally Garza Mendez, 96, of Sweeny, Texas entered Heaven’s gates on June 15, 2019 in Sweeny, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born March 3, 1923 in Cuero, Texas to Leonardo and Margarita Garza. Sally married Ben Mendez in Sweeny, Texas and were married for forty three years.
Sally was a devoted wife and mother. She not only took care of her own children, but took care of the other children in the neighborhood. She was a strong and very religious woman. Sally was a great cook and was known for her tamales. In her spare time she liked gardening, loved spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, and great great-great-grandchildren. She loved life and her family.
Sally is preceded in death by son, Cruz Suniga; husband, Ben Mendez; mother, Margarita Garza; and father, Leonardo Garza.
Sally is survived by her daughter, Gloria (Danny) Douglas; son, Les (Debra) Mendez; Daughter-in-law, Theresa Suniga; daughter, Paula (Steve) Rodriguez; daughter, Frances (Joe) Gonzales; Sandy (Regino, III) Valle; and son, Sylvester (Donna) Mendez. She is also survived by her 3 brothers and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, great-great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Restwood Funeral Home in Clute, Texas starting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A rosary service will being at 7 p.m. The funeral mass service will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Sweeny, Texas starting at 11 a.m. Burial services will be held at Sweeny Community Cemetery immediately following the mass.
Serving as pallbearers are Ernest Mendoza, Michael Mendez, Michael Stevens, Ben Gonzales, Robbie Mendez, and Cruz Suniga, Jr.
