Jose Mario (Mike) Garza

February 8, 1924 - July 12, 2015

Our Dad passed peacefully, Sunday July 12, 2015 at the age of 91, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his three daughters: Denise Bowers, Teresa Brown of Del Rio, TX. Helen Seargeant and husband David of Brackettville, TX; sisters: Maria Elena Garza de Alvarez, Monclova Mexico, Enriqueta Garza de Vasquez, Monterrey, Mexico; grandchildren Michael T. Sadler, wife Jaimie, Matthew L. Sadler, wife Lonnell, Cody G. Bowers, wife Monica, Christopher L. Seargeant, Suzanna R. Seargeant; numerous great grandchildren, nephews & nieces. He was born in Del Rio, TX and was preceded in death by his wife Concepcion L. Garza, his parents Humberto Garza Gomez, Maria Garza de Martinez, Stepmother, Enriqueta L. Garza, twin sister Josefina Garza de Zepeda, Sister Rosario Garza de Tovar. He served in the US Army Air Force. Was the owner of numerous businesses, including The Toltec Restaurant and Bar in Cd. Acuna, Coahuila Mexico and was famous for his Portuguese Tortillas. He managed the Laughlin Bowling Alley. His love for bowling, led him and his team to the Texas State Bowling Championships in 1961, 1962 and 1973. He was auditor for the Ramada Inn until his retirement. Following retirement, he was known as the friendly face at the Ramada Inn, a devoted husband, father and friend, he never met a stranger and will be dearly missed by all. Visitation will be on Tuesday, 5-9:00P.M, July 14, 2015 with a Rosary at 7:00P.M at G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Wednesday, at 10:00A.M, July 15, 2015. Interment will follow to Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements with G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, of Del Rio LTD, 114 Fletcher Drive, Del Rio, Texas. 78840 Ph: 830.775.2000