Humberto Samuel Garza

Humberto Samuel Garza

December 31, 1928 - July 4, 2018

On December 31, 1928, Humberto Samuel Garza Galicia was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico, to Humberto Samuel and Amelia Garza. He was raised in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. In 1946, when Humberto was 17, he immigrated to the United Stated of America where he studied at John Brown University in Arkansas. He continued his education in Chicago and eventually relocated to Oklahoma.

After working as a Literature Evangelist, Humberto enlisted in the United States Army in Oklahoma, on March 4, 1954. Upon completing his tour of military service in Germany, he returned to Oklahoma before moving to Los Angeles, California. For several years Humberto served the Bakersfield, California community as an appliance repair business owner.

Humberto was passionate about seeking biblical truth and following God as his personal savior. Humberto had a burning desire to know the truth about the Bible. He became Seventh Day Adventist at the age of 24. His ultimate desire was that his family learn to love God and have a personal relationship with Him. Whether reading to his daughters in his younger years or staying up to watch movies with his children and grandchildren; Humberto loved deeply and strived to be present in the lives of family and loved ones.

"My Dad was my Hero. He taught me the Word of Jesus, and most of all he was my friend, my confidant. He was the best example of a person to be loving and forgiving and to be there for one another. My Dad was my best date. He could make me laugh and we would watch movies that would make me cry and then make me laugh. Everywhere I go I will remember my Dad. Love you Daddy, Papi. Te quierro Mucho. Por Siempre forever. Jacueline Garza your Mija mas chica. The Twin. Your side kick and chiqle. Love you Pops,Papi Daddy."

"My Daddy was a prayer warrior and it did not matter where we were. We can pray to Him in any situation. Our battle is not against flesh and blood but against principalities. If we are in Christ we should not be easily offended."

He was preceded in death by his parents, Humberto and Amelia Garza; Sister Edna Garza; his first wife Donna Garza.

He is survived by his 10 children; 3 sons, Samuel Garza (Crystal), David Garza (Tanya), Daniel Garza (Mayra); 7 daughters, Susan Rowe (Edward), Dina Alvarez (Tony), Debbie Gonzalez (Joel), Hilda Garza, Rosa Garza, Jackie Garza, Jeannette Silva (Larry), and his former wife Dina Bennet. His two brothers, Carlos Garza(Judy), Oscar Garza (Margarita), one sister, Marta Chavez (Jesus) and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and family who all cherish his memory.

I would like to say Thank you, Gracias A Vicky De La Rosa y A toda Mi Familia Garza Galicia en Saltillo Coah. Mexico Con Mucho Amor y Carino, Rosa Elva Garza