Maria Gloria Esquivel de Garza passed away on April 30th, 2022. She was 77 years old.

A native of Sabinas, Hidalgo Mexico, she and husband of 56 years, Modesto Garza shared a life in San Antonio, Texas since the mid 1960's where they raised their two sons Modesto Esquivel Garza Jr. and Jesus Angel E. Garza.

Mrs. Garza was a devout Catholic who served her community as a choir director, catechist, and marriage counselor. She was also a preschool teacher at Immaculate Conception. Many knew her to be a tirelessly giving leader to not only her family, but also to friends, neighbors, and anyone in need.

She never hesitated to give her love, sought after advice, or make someone laugh with her wisdom and humor.

She is survived by her husband Modesto G Garza and her two sons Modesto E Garza Jr and Jesus Angel E. Garza, another son Leopoldo E. Garza lost his life at 6 months of age in 1967.

Maria Gloria Is also survived by siblings Andrea Esquivel viuda de González. Gabriel Esquivel Villarreal, Marcelino Esquivel Villarreal. María Isabel Esquivel de Estrada. Conrado Esquivel Villarreal. María Elena Esquivel de Contreras and Gabriel Ramiro Esquivel Villarreal.

A Vigil Service will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022

St. Pius X Catholic Church

3303 Urban Crest Dr

San Antonio, TX 78209

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

A Catholic Funeral Mass will be celebrated on

Friday, May 6, 2022 at

Saint Agnes Catholic Church

At 12:00 pm (Noon)

829 Ruiz

San Antonio, TX 78207

The Rite of Committal will follow at

Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian

11624 Culebra Rd

San Antonio, TX 78253