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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Enrique Tomas De La Garza
Enrique Tomas
De La Garza
d. Feb 19, 2016
Enrique Tomas De La Garza's Obituary
ENRIQUE TOMAS DE LA GARZA
First class teacher, leader and parent: call him Enrique, Kike, Henry or Daddy-o, but one thing will never change- the fact that he has made a difference in the lives of thousands of Laredo's citizens. As a graduate of Martin High School and Texas A & I University Kingsville, one of his earliest positions was Director of the LISD Migrant Program. After that, he was a teacher at Christen Jr. High School and Cigarroa High School, from where he retired. He was also a Silva Method instructor under the late Jose Silva. A member and officer of various organizations including Laredo Gun Club, Laredo Transportation Association, Laredo Area Retired Employees, Epoca de Oro and Los Caballeros Extraordinarios, and an Ambassador for the City of Laredo, he exemplified the idea of participating in community affairs. He loved to read, research and write and most of all he loved to share his expertise selflessly and always with a soft pun to make sure he got his point across. He was a natural-born problem solver, companion and friend who was very proud of his heritage and home town, Laredo!
Enrique Tomas De La Garza, 74, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at a local hospital.
Mr. De la Garza was born in Laredo, Texas and had been a life long-resident.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Trinidad De la Garza.
Sister, Maria Isabel De la Garza.
Cousin, Rosa Maria Menchaca.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years of marriage, Josefina N. De La Garza.
Daughters, Ana Luisa (Frank) Quesada and Victoria Raquel (Jose) Rodriguez.
Grandchildren, Frank Quesada, Philip Quesada, Julian Quesada, Jose Ricardo Rodriguez, Enrique Raul Rodriguez.
Sister, Guadalupe (Ismael) Vela.
Niece, Yliana (Christopher) Cadena.
Also surviving him are numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 22, 2016 from 4 to 9 p.m. and a Vigil of the Deceased will be held at 7 p.m. in the
Hernandez-Lopez and Sons Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. on San Bernardo Ave.
Funeral services will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 departing from the funeral home chapel. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Committal services and interment will then follow at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
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