Virginia was born to Bernard and Pauline DeHoyos, March 3, 1942, in Houston, TX. She married Ernest Garza, Sr. and they were married for over 50 years living in Houston, TX where they raised two sons, Martin and Ernie.
Virginia is survived by: Martin Anthony Garza and wife, Nora; Ernie Garza, Jr. and wife, Rhonda , and her grandchildren, Ashleigh Roessler, Jacob, Joseph and Catherine Garza. She also leaves to cherish her memory sisters Frances, Dorothy, and Rose Marie and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Pauline DeHoyos; her husband, Ernest Garza, Sr.; and her sister, Linda Gomez.
Virginia worked for Houston I.S.D. as an Attendance Clerk at several campuses before her retirement. She enjoyed working with all mediums of art including stained glass, painting, calligraphy and many others. She was also an avid quilter and enjoyed working in her garden.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 8, from 5-9 p.m. with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale, Houston, TX 77023. A funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 6723 Whitefriars Dr., Houston, TX 77087. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery with a reception to follow.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Garza family.
