"Lit a candle in memory of Lisa Ann Garza"
In loving memory of
Lisa Ann Garza
June 24, 1977 - August 27, 2018
Garza, Lisa Ann
Lisa Ann Garza, "Diamond Girl" as her friends fondly called her, passed away following a lengthy decline in health at her home, surrounded by her loving children, mother, and dad (David) in Kyle, on Monday, August 27th, 2018 at the young age of 41. Lisa; soft-spoken, humble, and fiercely protective mother of two wonderful children, loved to be social and would give with all her heart. She exhibited compassion for the strife's of others, advocating for those in need. Lisa was comfortable working behind the scenes making things happen for others, never asking for recognition or reward.
Lisa was born to Israel and Bertha (Garcia) Garza in Berrien Springs, Michigan on June 24, 1977. She graduated from Crockett High School in Austin, Texas and took classes at Austin Community College in both massage and accounting. Lisa was always motivated and worked hard every day. Often working well past business hours on her own time to complete projects. She worked as an administrator in real estate, part-time at Sears and Macy's in Austin and for nine years as a tax coder for the IRS in Austin. She started her family later in life and worked hard to provide for her children. She never wanted handouts and was crushed when her illness forced her to accept assistance from others. Lisa loved the holidays. Christmas lights and Halloween decorating delighted her. Valentine's day was special, and she took her love of romance and applied it to making over 300 Valentine arrangements each year which she would sell, using the earned income to supplement her family's needs. Lisa loved the color purple and coveted sitting with her kids outside in the sun. She loved talking with friends, coloring in coloring books, meditating, doing puzzles and word searches. Her parents loving called her "Girly Girl".
Friends and family are invited to Harrell Funeral Home, 1715 Kirby, in Kyle, Texas on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 from 5 to 7 pm for a time of visitation and a 7:00 pm Rosary service. Friends are invited to celebrate Lisa's funeral Mass at Saint Anthony Marie de Claret Catholic Church, 801 Burleson Street, in Kyle on Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Austin, TX.
Please visit www.Harrellfuneralhomes.com to share a fond memory, photograph, or condolence with Lisas family on her On-line memorial site.
Funeral assistance provided by Harrell Funeral Home 1715 Kirby Lane, Kyle, TX 78640 (512) 268-8200
Tributes
"Lit a candle in memory of Lisa Ann Garza"
"Lit a candle in memory of Lisa Ann Garza"
"Lit a candle in memory of Lisa Ann Garza"
"Lit a candle in memory of Lisa Ann Garza"
"Treasure the good times, thats what I have to do every time I think of her. I adored my daughter thru thick and thin, awaits wanting to protect her, even when she didnt want me too. :broken_heart:"
"Thank you my dear friend"
"I miss u Lisa I know your gone and it breaks my heart to know I will never hear your voice again . I keep on hearing you call me Mija in my head every time I think of you I wish I could hear your voice one more time ."
"My darling daughter I miss you so very much. My heartaches just knowing Ill never be able to hear your laughter. I miss you so very much. :disappointed::disappointed::disappointed:"
"Thank you, :purple_heart::broken_heart::disappointed:"
"I am lost for words. This all still feels like a bad dream. Lisa Ann, you are now our forever angel. You and Gabriela, are my bee-utiful butterflies!!! I hear your voice and I feel your embraces...thank you for that. I love you Baby Girl! Love always, Tia Melissa."
"Wow, Tammy Mija thank you for those beautiful words and for the great picture. My daughter was a gem not to be compared:purple_heart:"
"Thank you, for always being so good to my daughte & thank you for loving her. Yes, our Girly Girl was so humble even when I would offer to buy for her something, she would say no mom, you already do so much for my children never took advantage of anything or anyone :purple_heart::cry::broken_heart:"
"Gilbert, you were always a gentleman to my daughter and gave us, her parents the utmost respect. She still had the engagement ring you gave her. We went by her gravesite on our way home and I found your note,. If its ok with you, Im adding it to her keepsake shadow box. Know that she loved you too, she had two beautiful children that I would love you to meet. Call us sometime, were planning a special family event on her behalf and the family would love to see you. Your Mom, was always so good to her and Alisa loved her too. Please keep in touch, I only wish you could have seen her before she left us, it would have made her very happy. You never judged her and for that Im grateful. Love you Mijo, please come by and visit us:purple_heart::cry::broken_heart:"
"I know you loved my brother sooooo much and so did he:broken_heart:"
"This is how I remember you sister-in-law.. So beautiful & happy."
"I will always love you Lisa. I wish I could have been there for you. Bertha, I'm so sorry.. She was an angel here on earth. I know, because she saved me. Lisa, you and your family will for ever be in my prayers."
"Lisa was always a very humble person with a big heart! My mom and I were happy to spend time with her. She was such a proud mom who was very protective of her kids. We will miss you Lisa but we know that you leave a legacy with your kids. They will be well taken care of. Rest in peace sweet girlie girl. Love you, Leti and Rosie"
"My dear friend Lisa this is a picture of us when we were only 19 years old I cant believe your gone, I feel so bad for not being there by your side you were my ride to die you taught me how to sneak out the house when we were 13 ..when I came from New York and I didnt know anyone you introduced me to people I consider friends now, we were always crusin together in your bad ass purple car that you took so much pride in we always partied together or just hung out at your or my house being lazy you visited me at the hospital after I had my baby you helped me with him once I got home you loved him so much which is why I made you his God mother:heart: I wish I got to see you one last time but I know Ill see you again my friend I can still hear you calling me Mija even though your only 4 months older than me lol... I love you Lisa ....and I also want to give you Bertha my deepest condolences you loved Lisa so much I could always feel it when I was around yall you are a great mom and Lisa was really blessed to have you. If you need anything or your grand babies Im here I promise you can always call me I love you all and may God heal your heart in your time of need"
"Our Deepest condolences to you my friend Bertha & Family. Our heart goes out to you in this difficult time of your loss. God gives the family strength, courage, and compassion during this healing process. May Lisa Ann Garza rest in peace. From Beatrice and hector Castillo."
"My baby girl, whom I always protected from harm. Ive always loved and will continue to do so until we meet again, so Mija save a place for your babies, Papi and me:purple_heart::cry:"
"Thank you my friend:purple_heart:"
"Brother, Thank you :purple_heart:"
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"I love and miss you my Sister-in-law.. As we always called each other no matter what. I know your in a better place and now you are my niece Arybellas Guardian Angel."
"Thank you my dear friend:purple_heart:"
"Thank you, we miss our daughter but find peace in knowing that one day we will be reunited:purple_heart:"
"Thank you Faith, :cry:"
"So beautiful, Bertha, we love you guys so much :heart:. -The Cooksey's"
"Candace yall were inseparable :kissing_heart:"
":cry::cry:, yes yall were two peas in a pod. Thats when I had two daughters:kissing_heart:"
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"Rest in Heaven Diamond Girl :purple_heart:"
"My beautiful best friend. Lisa you and I were inseparable in every sense. From second grade up into our adulthood and 33 years later you were my sister. I will never get used to the the fact that you are no longer here, but I thank you. Bertha I thank you for sharing your pride a joy with me. Lisa was one of a kind , beautiful inside and out. Lisa had the biggest heart , this is true. Lisa was everything good about my childhood. The laughs and cries and heartbreaks and adventures I will never forget. My family sends its deepest condolences Bertha David and her beautiful children."
"So sorry for your loss Bertha and David. I pray that the God of all comfort will strengthen you in your time of grief."
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"My heart goes out to you Bertha and her two children, and the rest of your family. I lost touch with Lisa as we got older, but I never forgot about her. We had some good times and lots of laughs, she always knew what to say at the right time. May she RIP. Much Love- Patricia Estrada"
"Love you so very much Mija."
"My dearest daughter there are no words to explain the pain thats left behind. I love you more than life itself and now I must figure out how to move on without you. Please save a place for me, Ill see you soon. Loving and missing you and now all thats left is an empty place in my heart:purple_heart:"
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"Thank you :purple_heart:"
"So many photos of you will b treasured:purple_heart:"
"My Deepest Condolences Bertha & Family. Lissa Ann I was very blessed to be your Tia for many years. You will b truly missed Rest in peace Diamond:purple_heart:"