Hattie Rene Garza

her parents by her side, at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center due to complications of end

stage renal disease.

Hattie was born March 2, 1994, at San Diego Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA to Ruben J

& Barbara J Garza. She was diagnosed shortly after birth as the 23rd documented case

worldwide with Chromosome 10-p13, a partial deletion of the chromosome. The prognosis of

life was that of only 7 years. In 2020, Johns Hopkins Medical Center updated the diagnosis as

Chromosome 10p15.3p14, with a similar known case of a 17 year life span. Hattie’s will and

grace is a testament to living to 28.

Hattie enjoyed fishing outings, freeway driving, restaurants, YouTube videos on her iPad,

spending time with family, friends, and shopping.

Hattie was such a gentle and loving girl. She had an amazing sense of humor. Her presence

left a lasting effect on people who met her. Her will to live in the presence of her complex

health conditions is an example for all. She was full of grace and love, up to her final moments.

Hattie leaves her parents, Ben and Barbie, friends and numerous family members in the

southwest.

A mass will be held Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 11:00 am, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church,

Fredericksburg VA. Hattie will be laid to rest in her parent’s hometown of Clifton AZ.

The family welcomes all who cared for Hattie through the years to join them for the mass.

Special gratitude to Spotsylvania RMC, Fresenius Kidney Care and Spotsylvania County Dept.

of Fire, Rescue & Emergency management for their compassionate medical care.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in memory of Hattie to, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital,

https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/GiftFunds/GiftFunds?px=7571517&pg=personal&fr_id=39300