Josefina V. Garza passed away April 29, 2009 at her home in Los Banos. She is survived by her children Andy (Christina) Garza, Jr. and Erma (Gino) Catalan, grandmother of Andy III (Amy), Janelle (Michael), Christopher, Selina, Alyssa, and Carissa; great grandmother of Neveah, Audrey and one on the way; brother-in-law Manuel M. Chapa; aunt of Manuel, Jr. (Dianne), Janie (Cruz), Henry (Curly), Yolanda (Eloy), and Adolfo; as well as many more nieces, nephews, and cousins. Josie was preceded in death by her husband Andres Garza, Sr., mother Alicia Castillo Vega, and sister Francisca Chapa.
Josie loved her family, cooking, gardening and even cleaning. When she would go away, it was always to the casinos to play the slots. Her passion, besides caring for her grandchildren, was her flowers and plants.
A visitation will begin at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Vigil services will be held Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. followed by a Mass Friday, May 8,2009 at 10:00 A.M. both at St. Mary Catholic Church, Gilroy.
