Elisa R. Garza went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2015 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 81. She was born to Juan and Emma Riojas on June 16, 1934 in San Antonio Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Alfred Garza, brothers Frank Riojas, Manrique Riojas, and sister Elva Garcia. Elisa is survived by her husband of 60 years, James A, Garza; sons: Dr. James A. Garza Jr. (Patricia), Dr. Ronald J. Garza (Evelyn), Michael Garza; grandchildren: Jacqueline Garza Rothrock (David), Justine Garza, Patrick Garza, Jacob Garza, Ashley Garza Tijerina (Travis), Valerie Garza, John Garza, Julianna Garza; great-grandchildren: Elisa Rothrock, Andrew Rothrock, Travis Tijerina, Austin Tijerina; sisters: Olga Garcia, Emma Gonzales and numerous nieces and nephews. Elisa and James were married on January 8, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas. Elisa devoted her life to her family, friends and church. Along with her husband, they were involved in the sport and band booster of Thomas Jefferson High School. They were avid dancers and enjoyed cultural and ethnic dancing at the Commanders House. They were devoted parishioners of Little Flower Catholic Church where they were involved in the RCIA program, fundraising for the church renovation and Baptismal class instructors. Elisa accompanied her husband in his Diaconate formation program where he was conferred permanent Deacon in May 2005. During her days here with us she touched many lives and was deeply loved by her family and friends. She gave us a lifetime of love and memories. Elisa will be greatly missed but never forgotten. FUNERAL SERVICES Visitation will begin Friday, September 25, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. in The Angelus Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 9:30 A.M. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Interment will follow at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery No.2. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the name of Elisa R. Garza to the Mexican American Catholic College Diaconate Program, 3115 W. Ashby Pl., San Antonio, Texas 78228.