Herbey R. Garza Sr.

1926 - 2017

Herbey R. Garza Sr. obituary, 1926-2017

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

900 East Michigan Ave

Lansing, Michigan

Herbey R. Garza Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 16, 2017.

Herbey Rendon Garza Sr.
Maria Garza
Lansing, Michigan

On the warm West Texas day of July 28th, 1945 Herbey Rendon Garza married Maria de Jesus Perez; together they created a life of unconditional love for each other and the family that they created.

After almost 72 years of marriage; Herbey and Maria passed on to eternal heaven on May 15 and May 16 respectively; their love for each other only allowing them to be apart for only 28 hours. They were surrounded at their home of fifty years by their sons and daughters and family during each of their final moments. Herbey was born in October 8, 1926 in Coleman Texas; Maria was born on April 1st, 1928 also in Coleman Texas.

Herbey was preceded in death by his parents Antonio and Beatriz Garza, Maria by her parents Emilio and Tomasa Perez, cherished and loving grandsons and granddaughter; Michael Gonzales, Edward Najera, Anthony Najera, Conchita Garza and infant twin sons and a twin daughter.

They are survived by 14 of the children they brought into the world; Alicia Gonzales (Nieves), Herbey Garza (Janie), Gloria Atkinson (Evans), Odelia Diaz (Fortino), Richard Garza (Irene), Ofilia Diaz (Jim), Connie Dalton (James), Ralph Garza, George Garza, Tony Garza (Sue), Ray Garza, David Garza (Laurie) Rebecca Garza, (Ramiro) and Yolanda Flores (Luis). Herbey and Maria enjoyed and loved each of their fifty-one grandchildren, ninety-one great grandchildren and forty-one great great grandchildren.

Herbey served his country in the US Army during World War II, he retired an autoworker from the Motor Wheel Corporation. Maria was a lifelong homemaker in which she created a warm loving home to her husband and children. She was the quintessential host to all family members and friends in which her first priority was to make everyone feel comfortable and at ease and to offer a meal or at least something to drink, but she preferred and insisted on making a meal consisting of homemade tortillas and a variety of mexican food choices; although her most famous dish was her mouth watering Cream Chicken.

Funeral services for both Herbey and Maria will be held at 11 am, Friday, May 19th, at Mt. Hope Church, 202 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing, with interment to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday May 18th from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing and on Friday 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

The family would like to thank all the staff at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospice.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested to please consider a memorial donation to the Greater Lansing Food Bank, http://greaterlansingfoodbank.org/ in memory of Herbey and Maria Garza Sr. Memories and online condolences may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com

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February 18, 2019

They were a very big blessing in my life.

July 1, 2017

Yolanda Flores (Garza)

. On behalf of all my brothers and sisters ; thank you for your thoughts , prayers and kind words. We are all sad they are no longer with us but so happy they are together forever in Heaven. #GarzaLoveStory

June 6, 2017

To the entire Garza Family know that u r in our continued prayers - I know that u all know how blessed u were 2 have them as your parents/grandparents/great grandparents Luv Ramiro/Juanita Ferreira

May 19, 2017

Juan Cardenas

Our hearts go out to you on the passing of your parents.
But are joyful at the fact that they found peace together in their own time.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you, through this time.
Juan & Patricia Cardenas and Family

May 19, 2017

Maria Rivera

My deepest sympathy, to the Garza family. Richard and family please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 18, 2017

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May 18, 2017

Frank and Kandice Noyola

We send our love and prayers to your entire family. Peace be with you all in knowing they are together with no more pain and sickness. Love Frank and Kandice, Sara Jay and Taylor Noyola!

May 18, 2017

Francisco S Martinez

To All the Garza n Gonzales Families Our Deepest Condolences : Hermana Licha we are so sorry for your loss ; love n prayers .
From Frank & Lupita Martinez

May 18, 2017

Marine Corps League

Our deepest sympathy to the Garza Family at their loss.

May 18, 2017

Pereida Family

Sending our deepest condolences to you all from The Pereida Family. May the good Lord wrap his loving arms around you all and carry you through this difficult time. Sending prayers, hugs and love your way♥

May 18, 2017

Graciela Garcia Tyson

My heart & prayers go out to the Garza Family.

May 17, 2017

Elodia Alaniz Garcia

My love and prayers to the family!

May 17, 2017

On behalf of Maricella Palacio

May 17, 2017

Mario Carrizales

May 17, 2017

steve & vickie dyer

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

May 17, 2017

Mary King

It's been so many years since I last saw Tia Chita - but I remember her sweet smile and warm hugs. I know you children will miss her and your dad, Herbey! I am glad they get to join my Mom and Dad and the rest of the family! My thoughts and prayers to all of you - Love, Cousin Mary Linda Lozano King

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May

18

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

900 East Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912

May

18

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

900 East Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912

May

19

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Mt. Hope Church

202 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing, MI

May

19

Interment

St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery

MI

Funeral services provided by:

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

900 East Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912

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