Jose M. Garza passed away on January 18, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 80.
He was born on July 10, 1938 in Pleasanton, Texas. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Mariano and Elena Garza; brothers Alfredo Garza, Ismael Garza, Manuel Garza; Sons Joe Garza Jr., Chris (Chief) Garza and grandson Martin Garza Jr.
He is survived by his wife Audelia (LeLa) Pompa; sons Henry Garza and wife Deloris; daughters Angie Arriola, Carmen Garza and husband Orlando, Stella Loredo and fiancé Jim Allman, Eva Garza and husband Robert, Helen Villarreal; Step daughters Angelica Gutierrez and husband Joe, Sadie Hernandez and husband John, Elida Pompa and Olie, Gracie Pompa and Raul Martinez and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
His surviving brothers include Mariano Garza and wife Luteria, Jesus Garza and wife Margarita, Narciso Garza and wife Frances. Sisters surviving are Margarita Gutierrez, Estella Talamantez and Linda Hackett and Edward.
During his time here, he loved to go fishing and enjoyed butchering animals for friends who were hunters. He also loved to work on small engines and other mechanical things and spend time with family.
We love you Papo Chema. Thank you for being in our lives. You will be missed. Your grandchildren: Mark Montemayor, Johnny (Chico) Rodriguez III, Chris Balderrama, Leonard Pompa, Martin Rodriguez, Erika Cisneros, Krystle Meza, Jeremiah Hernandez and Jazmin Hernandez.
Viewing will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Devine at 404 E. Hondo Avenue. The service will follow.