Obituary of Ernesto Ector Garza

Ernesto Ector “Coy” Garza, 74, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away on July 9, 2019 in Harlingen, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan G. and Maria Garza; one sister, Emma J. Robledo; one brother, Eleazar “Bessie” Garza; and one brother-in-law, Albert Montalvo.

Ernesto is survived by five children: Cynthia Elizabeth Garza, Rebecca Yvonne Garza, Richard Edward Garza, David Anthony Garza, and Abby Marie Garza; as well as several grandchildren; one brother, John T. (Maria Elena) Garza; and two sisters, Mary Sue (Fred) Villarreal and Diana Montalvo.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home with military honors to be conducted by VFW Post 2035 of Brownsville, Texas.

A graveside service will follow at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas.

You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Ernesto Ector “Coy” Garza at: www.thomaegarza.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.