

Our Loving Father, Oscar Amado Garza Esquivel, 90, of Rockford IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021. Oscar was born September 4, 1930 in Guerrero Coahuila, Mexico to Juan and Rosalia Garza. Oscar came to the United States in 1957 and married our mother, Ann A. Knaus. Together they raised six children. Oscar was preceded in death by his wife Ann A. Garza, his daughter Ann A. Peterson, his son Oscar A. Garza II, his daughter in law Kristen Garza, his parents, his brother Jose S. Garza (Bertha) his sisters, Rosa Delia (Humero) Garcia and Olguita (Manuel) Macias and his brother in law, Bonifacio Moreno.
Oscar is survived by his daughters, Renata E. Irving, Diana D. Williams (Mike) his sons; John H. Garza, Richard A. Garza, his grandchildren; Sam and Anthony Irving, Oscar A. Garza III, Karlah M. Garza, Olivia A. Garza, Michael J. Garza, John H. Garza II, and Sophia E. Arnold, his great grandchildren; Alivia, Amelia, and Celine Garza. His brother, Juan P. Garza; and sisters, Lidia Moreno, Nora Elsa Mirales, Cathy (Larry) Nichols, Rosalia Garza, brother-in-law John R. Knaus; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Oscar, a.k.a. “Handsome” enjoyed boxing, dancing, watching baseball games at Marinelli Field, horses, and the Rodeo. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to him. He always had a story to tell and had a great sense of humor. He was a very generous man who would literally give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. One of Oscar’s biggest accomplishments was being a father as it showed through his life-long commitment to family. He was kind, had a unique spirit, and a loving heart. Being a dependable father was of the utmost importance to Oscar, and he certainly did not disappoint when it came to loving his family.
Our family would like to thank the staff and clergy of Saint Anthony’s Hospital and the OSF Hospice staff for their compassion while dad was in their care. We would also like to thank Advantage Funeral Home for assisting us during this difficult time.
Funeral services for Oscar are private to family. A Live streamed funeral will be available at approximately 2p.m. February 9, 2021 at https://www.facebook.com/Advantage-Funeral-and-Cremation-Services-777123815764346/
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