Loreto was born November 5, 1934 in Burgos, Taumalipas Mexico. Became a United States citizen in November, 1967.
Loreto was full of life, high-spirited and had a sense of humor. He loved being outdoors, enjoyed working on his cars & trucks, ride horses, travel, sing and dance a lot. He was a talented musician who played the accordion and harmonica, he was a successful entrepreneur to Linda's Mexican Restaurant and Garza's & Son's Eagle Nest Grocery Store & Lady's Boutique in Eagle Pass, TX. He also owned Anita's Mexican Restaurants in Tomball & Hempstead, TX as well as a Lady's Boutique. Loreto was also a hard working truck driver hauling butane and cattle for many years and was a migrant who worked in the fields and had contractors working for him.
Loreto is survived by his beautiful loving wife Ana Maria Ruiz Garza - married for 65 years joined their right hands and entered into the bond of holy Matrimony. They were blessed with six beautiful children, Rosa Garza Villarreal & Carlos Villarreal+, Maria de la Luz Garza Martinez & Hector Martinez+, Maria Herlinda Garza Taylor & husband Alan Taylor, Jose Loreto Garza Jr. & wife Dora Alicia Garza, Elizabeth Garza, Guadalupe Garza Sr. & wife Dora Ann Garza, has 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild. He raised their grand children Agustin Alvar, Ana Maria Garza & Joe Herbert Alvar. His beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of all his children.
Loreto was a very faithful husband to his wife Ana Maria Garza and a lovable father to all his children. Loved dearly all of his grandchildren. He was admired by many of his family and friends, and was a proud supporter of the U.S. Army as he signed a U.S. Army Community Covenant in Tomball, TX.
