Mrs. Emma Leija Garza's Obituary
Emma Leija Garza, “Mamo”, 72, was called home on February 12, 2016 in Houston, Texas surrounded by her family. She was born on April 26, 1943, in San Antonio Coyote, Coahuila, Mexico. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother with a big heart that always loved to be surrounded by her family and enjoyed to cook and feed everyone.
Mrs. Garza is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Geronimo Castillo Garza and her mother Eugenia Contreras Pacheco. She is also preceded by several siblings and her grandson, Gregory David Torres.
Emma is survived by her children: Mauricio Garza and wife Monica, Rose Ortega and husband Guadalupe, Elizabeth Torres and husband David, Geronimo Garza Jr. and wife Monica. She is also survived by her siblings: Jesus Contreras Pacheco, Armandina Limon Pacheco, Hortencia Contreras Pacheco, Alicia Contreras Pacheco, Gregorio Contreras Pacheco, and 7 grandchildren: Matthew Garza and wife Kayla, Danielle Torres, Brandon Torres, Max Ortega, Victoria Garza, Luna Garza, & Nicholas Hernandez, numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. We are forever grateful to her beautiful sister in law, Maria Irma Contreras Pacheco, who helped care for her throughout the years.
Though you have left us too soon we have comfort knowing that you lived your life your way. You left your mark on anyone that ever had the pleasure of meeting you. Your heart was so tender and you used your gift of cooking and baking to feed everyone and anyone you encountered. We know you will now be a guardian angel to our kids and family. Your greatest joy, your grandchildren and family are heartbroken. We know this is not goodbye but instead a see you later because we will meet again in God’s garden. It’s time for you to rest with God and Dad, as you sit in heaven watching over us. Love you Mommy!!
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