Frederick William Garza of Waco, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2019, surrounded by his children and loved ones. Fred was born in Dallas on June 17, 1949, to Elvira Martinez Garza and Frederick Garza. He married Lucy Anne Howrey in May 1974, and they raised six children together. Fred attended North Side High School, where he was known for his talents in mathematics, and then studied electrical engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. Fred started his career at Texas Power & Light, stayed with the company through numerous name changes (TU Electric, TXU, Oncor), and ultimately retired in 2015 after 44 years of service. Fred loved spending time with his family (especially his grandchildren), scouting out antiques, and Texas history. He will be remembered for his love of family, humor, ability to teach, and generosity. Fred is survived by his wife, Lucy, his children Mary Gerschefski and her husband Charlie, Melissa Thierry and her husband Joseph, Frederick Garza, Anthony Garza, James Garza, and Joseph Garza and his wife Mariel. He is also survived by four siblings and eight grandchildren. Services will be held at the North Chapel at Calvary Hill Cemetery, 3235 Lombardy Ln., Dallas, on Tuesday, July 23, at noon. Visitation and a rosary will be held at the same location the prior evening, at 7:00 p.m. SERVICES Rosary

Monday, July 22, 2019 7:00 PM

Calvary Hill Mausoleum North 3235 Lombardy Lane Dallas, TX 75220

Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 12:00 PM

Calvary Hill Mausoleum North 3235 Lombardy Lane Dallas, TX 75220