Esther Garza

    Esther S. Garza, of Edna, passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at the age of 56.  She was born Nov.21, 1957, in Victoria to John Samora and the late Elosia Partida Samora.
    Esther was a cCustodian for many years, a devoted mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.
    She is survived by her father, John Samora; daughter, Angelica Garza (Pedro) of Edna; brother, Albert Samora of Edna; sisters, Gloria Nieto (Miguel) and Virgina Figirova (Louis); grandchildren, Levi Trevino, Karter Vasquez, Jazlynn Garza and Isabella Garza.
    Esther is preceded in death by her mother, husband Tony Garza and daughter, Abigail Zapata.
    Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 13 from 5-7 p.m., at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Latin American Cemetery of Edna. Rev. John Carmona and Rev. Juan Flores will be officiating.
    Pallbearers will be Miguel Nieto, Jonathan Figirova, Brandon Figirova, Luke B. Samora, Pedro Garza and Mark Thomas.
    Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.