Maria Anita Cortez Garza was born on July 26, 1941 in San Benito, TX to the parents of Francisco Gonzales Cortez and Gregoria Lopez. She passed away on March 11, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She raised eight children and will be remembered by her quiet strength, deep love for her family, and her love of birds and plants.
Maria Anita C Garza leaves behind 7 children, Rogerio Garza Jr. (Yolanda), Ana Rodriguez (Rolando), Mary G Martinez, Gloria Ramirez, Irma Yanez (Pedro), Angelica Garrido (Ricardo), Jose Luis Garza (Audrey), and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded by death by her beloved husband Rogerio M Garza and son Jesus Garza.
Funeral is scheduled as follows: Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm with a prayer service at 7pm at Heavenly Grace Funeral Home in La Feria, TX. A Chapel Service will be held at Heavenly Grace Funeral Home from 10:00 am - 10:30 am on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 followed by a burial service at Ashland Memorial Park Harlingen, TX at 11:00 am. Pallbearers are as follows: Rogerio Garza Jr, Jose Luis Garza, Michael Garza, Rolando Rodriguez Jr, Mario Ramirez Jr., Pedro Yanez Jr., Jesus Garza Jr., and Tristan Strubhart.
