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Enrique Rodriguez Garza, an extremely loved and well known resident of San Angelo Texas, father of Texas’s own Grammy award winning artists and world renowned musicians Los Lonely Boys, has moved on from this world and transitioned to the everlasting life in the power and presence of the Almighty Creator.
Peacefully and in his home, surrounded by his extensive and loving family he took his final breath on Sunday August 11, 2024 at 1:17pm. He was 74 years of age. A strong and resilient man he fought the good fight, but ultimately yielded to the injuries sustained from the massive stroke and heart attack he endured weeks prior.
Born on July 15, 1950 in Bishop, Texas to Sacarias & Santos Garza, he was the youngest of five siblings in his family of seven. A native Texan and well established musician himself, he gained the love and respect of many people worldwide. Well-known for his infectious smile and bright humor he was adored by not only the people that knew him, but by complete strangers who had only briefly known him. He was a true friend to anyone and everyone…the epitome of compassion and kindheartedness. He will be sorely and greatly missed.
No stranger to hard work Enrique was a man born into a black collar world and its demanding and extremely labor intensive lifestyle. Growing up poverty-stricken and knuckling down in the heat of the Southern Texas cottonfields and crossroads by the age of three he already knew what it meant to be a man. Knowing that such tragic and harsh living may have been where he came from, it was the wonderful gift of music that brought him out of those impoverished conditions. Enrique was a man whose life was based on three simple things…faith, hard work and family.
For Enrique, family and his love for family he held in the highest regard. He loved, adored and is survived by his darling wife of 30 plus years Wanda Ann Garza. He is also survived by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Enrique’s children from oldest to youngest:
Carey Garza (and her children Shawn (4 GGC), Careissy (2 GGC), Erica (4 GGC) and Eric Jr. (1 GGC).
Henry Garza Jr. & Wife Roxann Garza (and their children Ricca (4 GGC), Nico, Henry lll and Kino).
Crissy Garza (and her children David (4 GGC), Jacob, Carlito and Julian).
Joey “JoJo” Garza & Wife Crystal Garza (and his children Iselia, Cruz (1 GGC), Acalain, Nilah and Yeshua).
Ringo Garza & Wife Lenora Garza (and their children Aloura and Ringo Jr.).
Christopher De La Cruz Garza (and his children Marilyn, Maddison, Mason, Nyla, Karmelli and Kaylynn).
His three sons Henry, JoJo and Ringo Garza are the members of the award winning band and Texas trio known as Los Lonely Boys.
He is survived by 18 nephews and nieces. He is also survived by his elder brother Lupe Garza who shared a band together with their brothers in their youth called “Los Falcones”.
His family will be hosting a memorial viewing service that will be held at Johnson’s Funeral Home on August 15, 2024 between 6-8pm.
Enrique was a very loving Father and his children meant the world to him. That sentiment was expressed at every single moment he was able to show that, which was all the time. He was beyond pleased with who they were as adults along with their accomplishments. That brought him comfort in his final days that he made sure they knew.
He loved his children more than life itself and they too loved him unconditionally.
He will forever remain in our hearts and minds in spirit…WE LOVE YOU DADDY!!!
Que descanse con El Creador en paz, con amor y bendiciones para siempre Apa, y tu familia te vera al otro lado de la existencia.