David Garza, Sr.

David Garza age 91 went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2023 in Kingsburg Ca. David was born January 2, 1932 in San Benito (Near Monterrey) Nuevo Leon Mexico. David was united in holy matrimony to Albeza (Bessie) Garza from Garza Gonzalez Nuevo Leon Mexico. David was a very kind hearted man with a very pleasant personality, and was loved by many. His influence will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him. His life will be cherished by all of those who loved him. David was preceded in death by his daughter Bessie Garza de Ruiz, his parents Rev. Canuto and Maria Garza and two sisters Sara and Lidia Garza. David professed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and was a dedicated member of the Assembly of God church. David volunteered as a Sunday School Teacher FOR STUDENTS of many ages. He taught students as young as 10 years old through adults. David enjoyed any activity that involved the church and praising the Lord. David also loved reading the Bible. His contribution to the Kingdom of God is surely one to be admired and an example for us to follow. David was also a very devout Dodgers Fan. He enjoyed watching the Dodgers play and he wore the Dodgers gear for many years. David was a Brasero sent to Minnesota in 1955 when he first came to the US. He then began to migrate to and within several western states within the US, and eventually settled in Kingsburg in 1973 where he became a member of the Sun Maid family as a raisin grower and an employee. David was a member of the Sun Maid family for more than 25 years. David loved his work and was loved by many of the Sun Maid family. David also loved and enjoyed spending time with his neighbors which will also miss him. David will forever be remembered by his wife of 70 years, Albeza Garza to whom he was devoted to. He will also be missed by their surviving children, David Garza II of Oxnard Ca., Jorge Garza of Visalia Ca., Osiel Garza of Houston Tx, Ken Garza of Visalia Ca., and Oscar Garza of Ventura Ca. He is also survived by his daughters-in-law, Blanca Garza, Maribel Garza, Virginia Garza and Gloria Garza, and also by eleven grandchildren Blanca Jacobs, David Garza III, Edith Garza, Jorge Adrian Garza, Eric Garza, Irene Rodriguez, Alonso Ruiz II, Heather Ecklund, Anais Garza, James Garza and Luci Garza, and eight great grandchildren Belisa Garza, Ariana Garza, Oscar Rodriguez II, Donavan Rodriguez, Mia Rodriguez, Mia Garza, Max Garza and Isabella Ecklund. Viewing will be held from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Friday, May 19th, 2023 at the Kingsburg Covenant Church, 1490 Lincoln Street, Kingsburg with the Funeral service beginning at 11:30 AM also at the Kingsburg Covenant Church. Interment will immediately follow church services at the Kingsburg Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Creighton Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

David Garza, Sr.

January 2, 1932 - May 7, 2023