Alexander "Alex" Garza

It is with great sadness that the family of Alexander Besa Garza announce his passing after a brief illness. Alex was born in Austin on March 24, 1938, to Michael L. and Amelia (Besa) Garza. He was a lifelong resident of Austin, and after high school graduation he served two years in United States Army and ten years in Army National Guard stationed in Fort Polk, LA. After returning to Austin, he owned and operated Garza Cleaners. Being an avid sports fan, he supported and cheered for the Texas Longhorns, Texas A&M, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Astros. He enjoyed spending time at the beach or by the pool but his favorite pastime was reading mysteries and picking out new books at Barnes and Noble. He loved good food, especially Southside in Elgin, and he is fondly remembered for his time coaching his sons in little league.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike L. and Amelia Garza, his beloved sister Isabel Zapata, his brother David Garza and his son Mark. He is survived lovingly by his wife and friend of 59 years, Dora Alicia Alaniz Garza. He will be warmly remembered by his son, Randy Garza and wife Ana; grandchildren, Derek and Alyssa Garza; brother, Mike Garza and wife Virginia; and lots of wonderful cousins, nephews, nieces, as well as great nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 6:00 pm on Monday, August 3, 2020, with a rosary to be recited at 6:00 pm, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, in Austin. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church, 7601 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78757. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there will be no reception following services. Masks and social distancing are necessary for attendance at services and visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to St Louis King of France Catholic Church, 7601 Burnett Rd, Austin, TX 78757.