OBIT – Elma Cisneros

MISSION – Eduardo “Ed” Garza Jr., 69, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Mission Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Garza was born in McAllen on Oct. 28, 1948, to Eddie and Dora Garza of Mission. A United States Navy veteran, he served two terms. He married Eloisa Contreras on May 31, 1986, in Mission. He was an original member of the Innkeepers band and retired as an electronic technician.

Survivors include his wife; daughters, Ongela Abudawoud and Katrina Garza; sister, Anna Jones; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie B. Garza Sr. and Dora V. Garza, and sister, Rebecca McCrea.

Burial will be held Thursday, March 22, at 2 p.m. at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.