Tomas L. Garza Jr.

Tomas "Thomas" L. Garza Jr., 93, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. He was born in La Paloma, TX a son to Tomas Garza Sr. and Josefina Longoria.

From a young age, Tomas spent many years between Texas, Florida, and Ohio. After working in the fields as a crew leader, he grew a lifelong appreciation and passion for agriculture.

He married Hortencia (Rodriguez) Garza and she preceded him in death on April 3, 1984.

Tomas is survived by his children, Norma Garza, Raul (Silvia) Garza, Gloria Mendoza, and Tomas (Erica) Lopez; 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and siblings, Roberto Garza, Olga Benavidez, Hilda Gonzales; and his dear companion of several years, Juanita Benitez and her family.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Hortencia; parents, Tomas and Josefina; son-in-law, Adan Garza; granddaughter, Cynthia Garza, and siblings, Amelia Gonzales, Gilbert Garza, Merced Garza and Josefina Gomez.

Visitation will be held at the Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Crematory, Fremont on Thursday, November 12th from 2-4 & 6-8 PM with a Rosary said at 7:30 PM
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 13th at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fremont 10:00 AM. Fr. Matt Frisbee will officiate and burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials in honor of Tomas may be made to the family, care of Gloria Mendoza.

To send an online condolence, view Tomas' tribute video or watch his Funeral Mass, visit: www.HermanFH.com