Giovanni Bruno Garza, Jr. fondly known to his family and friends as Gino was born on June 4, 1960 to Bebe and Giovanni Bruno Garza, Sr. in San Antonio Texas. Gino went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2022 at the age of 62.

Gino graduated in 1977 from Oliver Wendell Holmes High School in San Antonio and continued his academic study graduating from St. Mary's University with a degree in Finance.

Gino was preceded in death by his father Giovanni Bruno Garza, Sr., and his sister Magdalene Garza. He is survived by his mother Bebe Garza, his wife Laura Sanchez Garza, and his son Giovanni Brian Garza; surviving sisters include Terri Garza (John Lopez), Lisa Garza, Linda Garza, brothers Danny and Gabriel Garza, niece Bianca Munoz, nephew Marcus Munoz, and dear friend Cuiying Gong.

Gino had a great sense of humor with a contagious laugh. He most enjoyed spending time with his family and friends sharing a good meal with his favorite wine. His compassion for others was evident as he was always helping and looking out for those in need. Gino's big smile and a welcome joke was his unique way of greeting his friends and bringing laughter to a gathering.  Gino spent most of his career in sales. Most recently, he was a sales representative at Republic Distributing Co., and account manager at Refresco.

Gino had many hobbies which included running, snow skiing, reading, cooking, gardening, and travel. His favorite places to travel and visit were Texas and California wineries as he loved developing his passion as a wine connoisseur. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Honorary pallbearers include: Rene Escobedo, Daniel Garza, Gabriel Garza, Giovanni Brian Garza, Brian Marr and Oscar Villarreal, Jr.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Services will all be held at

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church

223 East Summit Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78212

Family and friends will gather from 9:00am - 9:30am

Rosary to be recited at 9:30am

Funeral Mass to be offered at 10:00am

Services will conclude at the church

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gino's name to the

American Cancer Society

8115 Datapoint Dr., San Antonio, Texas  78229