Robert Prieto Garza Sr.
Robert Prieto Garza Sr., 68, of Defiance, Oh passed away Thursday, February 6th, 2014 at his home.
He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 4, 1945, he was the son of the late Bruno B. and Consuelo (Prieto) Garza who survives him of Defiance.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967 serving in Vietnam. He was a life member of VFW Post #3360 and member of St. John Catholic Church.
He had worked as a pattern maker in layout dimensions control at General Motors - Powertrain in Defiance for for 43 1/2 years.
Surviving are
daughters: Angelique Vela of Defiance, Calista Garza of Defiance,
sons: Robert (Cynthia) P. Garza Jr. of Defiance, Valentino Garza of Defiance, Alejandro (Mollie) Garza of Defiance, Nicholas Garza of Defiance,
brothers: Frank Garza of Ridgeville Corners, Bruno (Jean) Garza of Brunersburg, Daniel (Josephine) Garza of Defiance and his mother Consuelo "Connie" Garza of Defiance.
He is also survived by 7 grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his father, brother Richard Garza, sister Maria Garza, his wife Christina, daughter Zoila and granddaughter Rebecca.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Catholic Church, Defiance, Oh. at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 13th, with Father Todd Dominique officiating.
Friends are invited to call Tuesday 4-8 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Catholic Church. The rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Entombment will be in Riverview Memory Gardens with VFW Post #3360 conducting honorary military graveside rites.
In lieu of flowers and gifts please give donations to the family to help with funeral expenses.
SEND DONATIONS DIRECTLY TO THE FAMILY OR TO THE FUNERAL HOME AT 1753 S. CLINTON ST. DEFIANCE, OHIO 43512 MADE OUT TO LAWSON-ROESSNER FUNERAL HOME OR TO ROBERT GARZA JR.
Visitation
FEB
11.
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)
St. John Catholic
510 Jackson Ave.
Defiance, OH, 43512
Visitation
FEB
12.
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (EST)
St. John Catholic
510 Jackson Ave.
Defiance, OH, 43512
Service
FEB
13.
11:00 AM (EST)
St. John Catholic
510 Jackson Ave.
Defiance, OH, 43512
