Ester R. Garza

Ester R. Garza, age 83, died peacefully in her sleep, on 7/26/2024, at home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Ester R. Garza is survived by her husband, Clemente Garza Jr., her 4 children, Maria Rebecca Garza (Miss Becky), Clemente Garza III, Ricardo Garza (Mari), and Jose Angel Garza. She is also survived by her grandchildren Alexis Nicole Garza, Anissa Lynn Garza, Angel Macareno, and Trixie Garza. (grandfur-pet)

Ester R. Garza was born on January 06, 1941, to Angela Garza Castillo in Rio Grande City, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of Rio Grande City where she attended school and graduated from High School. It was in school that she met the love of her life Clemente Garza Jr., to whom she was hopelessly devoted. She was an amazing, hard –working woman with a disarming smile, whose life revolved around her family and the “Texas Café”, the business established by her husband’s family. She was employed by the Margo Pharmacy in downtown Rio Grande City. For the majority of her life, Ester was a social, active woman who was deeply involved in the family business, community events, Little League, Band Boosters, Woodmen of the World and The Catholic Daughters. She loved baking, gardening and cats.

Ester was the embodiment of selflessness, generosity, and was known for being non-judgmental. She also had a sense of humor and a beautiful laugh.

If Ester were asked what her greatest achievement in life was, she would respond “My children” She was the best mother ever. She worried about her children, protected them, rooted for them, supported them, and loved them unconditionally. She was more than happy to drop whatever she was doing to be there for them to talk to and believed in their ability to do anything they desired to do, such as Joey playing guitar, Becky playing tennis, Clemente III and Ricky being the best baseball players ever.

At this time, our hearts are so broken by this loss. She was one of a kind and to be loved by her, was to be truly blessed.

Visitation will be held at Sanchez funeral home July 29, 2024, 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. Rosary at 6:00 p.m.

A mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church with burial to follow at City Cemetery.

All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ester’s life. The family would like to thank Dr. Antonio Falcon, A Ray of Light Hospice, LLC, Sanchez Funeral Home, Mari Guerrero, and our wonderful Provider Maria Guadalupe Sanchez Delgado, who dedicated 14 years of her life to care our beloved mother.