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In memory of
Americo Garza
October 20, 1924 - July 15, 2022
Oct 20, 1924 - Jul 15, 2022
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$2,750.00
Raised by 24 people
Obituary
Americo Garza, long time resident of Downey, CA, passed away at his home on July 15, 2022, at the age of 97. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing. Americo was born October 20, 1924 in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He is predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Ella Marie Garza, who passed in 2008. In 2012, he married Shirley Anne Gasio. He is survived by his wife Shirley, his …
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Memories & condolences
Dear Garza Family. My sincerest condolences for your loss. Loosing a loved one is never easy. During such a difficult t…
Dear Garza Family. My sincerest condolences for your loss. Loosing a loved one is never easy. Durin…
Dear Garza Family. My sincerest condolences for your loss. Loosi…
The late Americo Garza was truly an admirable man. If you were lucky enough to meet Americo, you would quickly see why …
The late Americo Garza was truly an admirable man. If you were lucky enough to meet Americo, you wo…
The late Americo Garza was truly an admirable man. If you were l…
Community Involvement
Church
Attendee of
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Downey, CA
Volunteered for
Volunteer of
Affirmative Action Advisory Committee to Personnel, City of Los Angeles
Activism Group
Participated in
Board member of
RLACEI
Board member of
Club de Ninas del Este de Los Angeles
Board member of
La Comunidad Unida del Este de Los Angeles
Founder and President 3/71-7/71 and 6/79-6/80 of
Los Angeles City Employees Chicano Association (LACECA)
Professional Organization
Founder and Vice PresidentPresident 3/71-7/71 and 6/79-6/80 of
SHPE
Professional Organization
Board member of
City of Los Angeles Bicentennial Committee
Professional Organization
Favorites
What were Americo's favorite vacation spots?
Mexico to visit his siblings
Mexico to visit his siblings
Mexico to visit his siblings
What were Americo's favorite ways to exercise?
Walking
Walking
Walking
What were Americo's favorite ways to spend free time?
With his family
With his family
With his family
What were Americo's favorite songs or musical artists?
He enjoyed Linda Ronstadt's Canciones de mi Padre
He enjoyed Linda Ronstadt's Canciones de mi Padre
He enjoyed Linda Ronstadt's Canciones de mi Padre
Timeline
Born
October 20th, 1924
Got married
April 28th, 1945
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Graduated from high school
June 17th, 1949
Manual Arts Evening High School
Survived by
Kathleen Garza
Daughter
Shirley Gasio
Wife
Richard Garza
Son
Elsa Nanson
Daughter
David Garza
Son
Josefina Garza
Sister
Predeceased by
Ella Marie Garza
Wife
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Doctors Without Borders USA or Southern Poverty Law Center.
$2,750.00
Raised by 24 people
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