Submitted by
Ken Gates
Marlin Democrat
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Marlin, Falls Co., Texas
Concha Velez Garza
May 28, 1928 – December 19, 2008
Concha Velez Garza, age 80, of Marlin, entered into rest on Friday December 19, 2008. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at the Calvary Cemetery for family members only with Dr. Holly Mitchell officiating.
Concha was born May 28, 1928 in Marlin to Francisco and Maria Velez Garza. She attended the Spanish Baptist Church and was a life long resident of Marlin. Her life was dedicated to taking care of her parents, and following their deaths, she volunteered at the Samaritan House for 13 years. She received the following awards for her volunteerism: Certificate of appreciation from the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program; certificate of appreciation from the Samaritan House; Certificate of Citation from State Representative Kip Averitt for her invaluable contribution to the Heart of Texas Retired Senior Volunteer Program. In July of 1996, Connie had logged 4,341 hours of service to the Samaritan House. She enjoyed her flower garden and walking to visit her neighbors.
Brothers, Atanacio Garza and Francisco Garza, Jr. and sisters, Carlos Garza and Elvira Garza Ortiz, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her sisters, Mary Garza Cantu of Waco, Gloria Valdez of Houston, Julia Morin of Marlin and McKinney; brother, Raymond Garza of Lake Dallas.
The family would like to thank Dr. Dileep Bhateley, Dr. Christen LaBlanc, Dr. Carl Chakmakjian and Dr. Kreis Siegfried of Lakeshore Village Healthcare Center for their dedicated care for Connie.
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