MINNIE GARZA
MINNIE GARZA, born on the 1st of February 1944 in Galveston, Texas to Ignacio and Grace Perez, passed away on the afternoon of December 1, 2020 in Kemah, Texas at the age of 76. Minnie was a graduate of St. Mary’s Nursing School in Galveston and Dickinson High School. Minnie served as a nurse on the pediatrics unit at Galveston County Memorial Hospital for 8 years where she was also head nurse and she was a school nurse in Clear Creek ISD for 26 years. She was a member of Phi Kappa Gamma for over 15 years. Minnie embraced life by loving her family and friends with all her heart. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren who were regularly featured on her holiday cards. She was a talented baker and cook and she loved to serve and share meals with family and friends. Minnie was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church where she was a lector. Over the years Minnie served in the nursing home ministry and the baptism ministry. She and her husband Robert were a part of the Marriage Preparation ministry, the church choir and chaired a food booth at the church bazaar. Minnie was preceded in death by her husband Robert, her father Ignacio, her mother Grace and her sister Grace. She is survived by her son Robert and his wife Liza; her daughter Jessica and her ex-husband Dale; her grandchildren Blake Andrew, Alec James, Robert Antonio and Robyn Grace; her brother Jesse Perez and her sister Carmen Silva.
Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Research Institute at cancerresearch.org.
A funeral Mass, with Reverend John Kappe presiding, will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 1612 East Walker in League City, TX on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Due to COVID 19, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston requires all visitors to wear a mask and maintain a social distance of six feet from attendees. Maximum occupancy is 325 guests. Upon entering the Church, attendees will be kindly asked to enter the church and be seated. Please maintain a social distance during the processional, recessional and while seated in the church. Your assistance during this difficult time is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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I am so sorry for your loss. She lived a full life and found joy in her endeavors. Praying for peace for the family during this time.
We are so sorry that our dear friend has passed away. We will miss her humor and her sense of mischief that made any occasion fun. Minnie could be serious but never cross. She had a heart of gold. Our prayers are with you all, especially those grandchildren who were the light of her life.
I lost a very dear friend this day, I will miss Minnie so much. I know she is in a better place and she is dancing with joy. She loved line dancing and the friendships we made in class. She was always smiling, bring joy to those she encountered everywhere. Prayers for her soul and her family left behind.
I worked with Minnie years ago as a school nurse in the Clear Creek School District. She was such a lovely person and I did so enjoy her smile and laughter. Such a caring person. My condolences to the family.
We are so thankful to have been able to count Minnie among our friends. She was truly a blessing to our family including our children, Jonathan and Juliana, and their families. She was a kind spirit who embraced life cheerfully. She will be lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, and our treasured friend.
Wonderful, caring friend. She loved to share her baked goods…peanut brittle, my favorite. She never met a stranger, wasn’t shy, and always smiled and enjoyed herself. It was my honor to be her friend. I’ll miss her.
Robert and Jessica, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She was a wonderful Mother, co-worker, and friend. The smile on her face always lit up the room and you knew you were welcome in her space. She always had time to share a good laugh, lift me up if I was having a down day and just being a good friend. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your families during this time.
Jessica & Robert, we are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you your family and friends.
Chris & Janice LeBlanc
Breaux Bridge, LA
My prayers and condolences are with you Robert and Jessica. I was saddened to hear about her passing. Her sweet smile and soft spoken voice I will forever remember. She was a loving sister-in-law to me and I will keep her in my heart and prayers. So pleasant to talk with especially when talking of her grandchildren. Your mother was a wonderful person and I loved that she was a part of my life. Love Always, Irene Garza
We are so shocked and sorry for the loss of our friend and neighbor . Minnie and I went to nursing school together and also worked at the hospital in Texas City together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Somewhere I’ve heard about a saying of fruit not falling far from its bearing tree…I know not this lady but I do know of the character and honor of her fruit in the person of her son Robert Garza. He is my Medical Director at DeBakey Hospital and more importantly I consider him as my friend. I share in his sense of loss and pray that he and his family are granted peace of mind, heart and spirit during this trying time. I and my family extend our condolences in reciprocation to your support during the time of the loss my sister years ago. One hand washes the other. God Bless you and your family, my Friend. Job 5: 8-27
My deepest condolences. Praying for you and your family.
I worked with Minnie as a School Nurse in Clear Creek Independent Schools for several years. She was a wonderful, loving , kind nurse whose clinic was a welcoming place and the students received the best care possible. She had a beautiful smile, a great sense of humor, and was well respected by her peers, faculty, and students. The world was a better place with Minnie here. She will be so missed.
Dr. Garza, I remember meeting your mom in a grocery store and we just started a conversation not knowing that she was your Mother and after some talk we found out that I knew you and actually worked with you. She was full of humor, joy and laughter. I won’t forget that chance meeting between the two of us and I’m happy to have met her. I’m so sorry for your loss, my sincerest condolences.
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your mother. We felt privileged to have known her. She was such a wonderful giving person. Many prayers to you and the rest of your family. Blessings.
Such a sweet spirit…that’s what I remember most. When I would sub for the “Bunco Group” where she was a member, I always looked forward to visiting with her. I am so glad I got to know Minnie even if it was a short period of time. My life was blessed in knowing her and she will be missed.
Jessica and Robert, I am sending warm condolences to each of you and your family. Remembering your mom will always bring a smile to my face. Her smile was infectious.
Sending my prayers and a warm hug to you all!
The Carroll Family offers our heartfelt a d sincere condolences to the family. Deacon Robert and Minnie were wonderful people. We will miss Minnie and her smiling face. May she and Deacon Robert be together again in heaven. RIP Mrs. Garza. The Carroll’s.
So sorry to hear this news. Minnie was such a nice person. May she Rest In Peace!
Over the last several years I had the pleasure and joy of getting to know Minnie through her longtime friendship and Bunko fun with my mom, Joan Tindall. May she Rest In Peace and I pray that God brings your family comfort during this difficult time.
Laurie Tindall
Minnie was a very giving and loving friend to me and many of our Bunko members. When I had cancer, Minnie was one of the friends who volunteered to drive me to some of my radiation appts. Minnie and Terri came to the hospital 2 years ago when I had hip replacement surgery and brought me a container of goodies which made my stay there more enjoyable. And prior to the COVID-19 time, Minnie and I had a standing once a month date to get our hair done together and share lunch at “the chicken place” as Minnie called it:-) (Kentucky Fried Chicken). Afterwards she would head home to watch Judge Judy! I’m so grateful for the friendship of over 20 years we shared.
God bless you and your family,
Joan Tindall
281-799-0428
So sorry for the family’s loss. Ms Minnie was the nurse when my boys were at Ferguson. We loved Ms Minnie. May she Rest In Peace in God’s loving arms.
We will all miss her. She was such a loving person.
Oh my goodness, I just heard about Minnie’s passing. As so many others have expressed, she was a kind, loving, soul with a wonderful sense of humor. And the twinkle in her eyes was the best. She was a member of the League City Garden Club and that’s where I met her. Plus she was a regular at Hometown Heroes for their Seniors fitness program. We often met and chatted as we came for classes.
She will be missed by so many. Godspeed Minnie.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Minnie was such a kind soul with a little sparkle – she will be remembered by many.
I am so sad to hear about Minnie’s passing. She always had a beautiful smile and was so positive about life. She will be missed. Condolences to her family.
Sweet rest in the arms of Jesus,Minnie
I always enjoyed seeing you at The League City Garden Club.
You always had a kind word and a friendly smile for everyone
at our meetings.
Minnie’s smile and quick wit will be dearly missed. We always stopped to chat after classes at Hometown Heroes as she was coming in and I was going out. We’d say see you at the garden club meeting! May she rest in peace.
I am shocked to hear of Minnie’s passing. I first knew her from Ball High School class reunions with her husband Robert. Robert, Bryan and I all graduated the same year. I was happy to meet her again at the LC Garden Club. She and I chatted on the phone and had lots in common. We had not talked recently so this really stuns me. My thoughts and prayers go to her family whom she adored.
Never in our dreams did we think of Minnie gone.She was so bubbly and sweet as candy.When we see each other at the grocery store and at church she always had a inviting conversation about family and shared so many things.We will miss her dearly.To her lovely family,Robert and Jessica and grand children God Be With You Always and many wonderful memories. Stella and Rudy Garza
Our deepest sympathies to the Garza Family,Robert and Jessica family and grandchildren.We enjoyed and admired Minnie for so many years.She was a sincere and caring person.We would see her shopping ,especially at the grocery store.Always so sweet.Prayers to the family. Stella and Rudy Garza
I first met Minnie at St. Mary’s. She and Rob were such welcoming and friendly people. Running into them was always a pleasure. Later in life we reconnected in the garden club. I’m so sorry that we’ve lost her and will miss her lovely smile.
RRunning into them was always a pleasure
Sadly, we just found out about Minnie’s passing. She was a delight to be around and John and I have many good memories of the times we spent with Minnie and Rob.
Our prayers are with you all,
John and Pam Hatch
Dear Dr. Robert Garza,
I would like to express my sincere condolences for your loss, and upon reading about you mother’s rich, caring and compassionate life, I can imagine that you must have been incredibly proud of her, as much as she must have been of you.
I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts during this sad and difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dear Jessica and Robert, Paul and I are so very sorry for your loss. We loved your folks. Your mom had an enormous heart and her smile would light up the room. I know that she is in a better place. We pray that God give you the strength and courage as you go thru this new journey
Love and prayers, the Suhre Family
Jessica & Robert, I’m so sorry for your loss. Keeping you & family in prayer.
Cindy Hatch
Minnie
Everyone dreams of having a friend like you,
Always joyful, kind and considerate in all that you do.
It was my privilege to know you as the school nurse,
And my joy to be surrounded by teddy bears of every kind.
It was a place where children sick or not could – always kindness find.
As time went by I learned of your love for Rob,
As a wife and partner with whom you felt blest.
As a mother my dear friend – you outshone all the rest.
Ever humble in all their accomplishments,
Yet, encouraging and prideful in knowing they had done their best.
You both raised two fine children who have chosen to help others.
You have thrived all these years,
With the gifts your children begot – your precious grandchildren.
I’ll always cherish those special times we shared,
Talking about our grandchildren and how very much we cared.
Your love of your grandchildren has carried you through all.
Your faith in God has prepared you for your Savior’s call.
It breaks my heart to say goodbye.
I’ll forever question and wonder why.
I can only surmise that God needs you more.
I’ll always be grateful that he gave me a loyal friend whom I adore.
I’ll forever carry the memory of your sweet smile,
And I am ever thankful that I knew you for a joy filled while.
November 23, 2020
Donna L. Read
DearJessica and Robert so sorry for your loss. Minnie was a dear, sweet person who will be missed by all who knew her. She loved you and was so proud to be your mother, your children were her pride and joy. Praying for you and your family. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace.
Minnie was our school nurse for several years at Ferguson Elementary in League City. I always considered her a dear friend. At Christmas time, she would invite me over to have cookies and tea in her beautifully decorated home. Minnie was a lovely person who will be deeply missed by friends and family. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Minnie and I went to Nursing School many years ago and lost contact with one another; however, she came to my husband’s and I 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration in San Antonio four years ago. It was such a pleasure to see her and several other classmates after such a long time! Unfortunately, that was the last time, but we did exchange Christmas cards after that visit.
Thank you so much, Robert, for letting me know, I really appreciate it. I will contact a few of other classmates that I can and tell the sad news of Minnie’s passing. May she rest in peace in the Lord’s arms.
I was so sorry to hear of Minnies passing. She and I were classmates at St Mary’s School of Nursing. I remember her infectious laugh and the many crazy times we had with Paulette, Bobbie and the Judys. We were not in touch much in the past decade but when we were together the years faded and we were crazy nursing students again. I will miss her. RIP Minnie!
Dr Robert Garza, sorry about your family loss during this very difficult time and holiday period, sincere condolences from my family.
God almighty will strength you all, and grant you all the fortitude to bear the loss. we are keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Very sorry to hear of Minnie’s passing. She was always so kind & loving such a breath of fresh air. Went to Dickinson High School with Minnie & would see her at True Cross Church when she lived in Dickinson. Such a beautiful lady inside & out. Rest In Peace sweet friend. Louise Radicioni Horne
I also graduated from Dickinson High with Minnie. She was always so sweet, I thought of her as a little Angel on earth. My daughter, Kathleen, and I would sit together with her at 4:30 Mass. She always had a hug instead of a handshake. I just learned of her passing from reading the Bulletin as we have been doing Virtual Mass. It was such a shock! Robert always had a twinkle in his eye handing out Communion! I pray they are together catching up. Yes, Minnie was so very proud of her children and grand babies! She and Robert did a wonderful job raising such a beautiful Family! Thoughts and Prayers for Robert, Jessica and precious grandchildren!