Jewel A. Garza, 87, of Bellevue, OH passed away on October 11, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on January 31, 1934 in Buchanan County, VA the daughter of Sherman and Vesta (Ferguson) Salmons. Jewel married Rogerio Garza on September 9, 1952 in Hurly, VA and he preceded her in death in 2003. She was a homemaker and enjoyed housework, singing and reading.
Jewel is survived by her children, Roy Garza, Bellevue, OH, Paul Garza, Fremont, OH, Alex (Kelli) Garza, Clyde, Roger (Carole) Garza and Anthony (Gail) Garza both of Green Springs, OH; nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rogerio Garza; son, Benjamin Garza; daughter, Naomi Garza; siblings, Dolly, Dorothy, Nathan, Cecil, Juanita, Claude, Carrie and Danny.
Visitation: Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
Service: Friday, October 15, 2021; 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont, OH
Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association
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Curtis Smith
My Aunt Jewel you are among one of those sweetest souls that will be truly missed here on this earth. I have had the pleasure of experiencing your kindness; wisdom and laughter as a child growing up. I can not forget your delicious tortillas…You were always generous with your love and helpful advice for family members, just like your husband whom will be greeting you home. Your work on earth has been done and your spirit will live long in many hearts
Love always, your nephew Curtis
Sheila Welch
Aunt Jewel I will always remember your laughter with my mom and how dear you were to her and the family .. so many childhood memories of you with me and Naomi.. and we always loved your cooking too” you put love in that like everything you did. You will be forever loved and missed .
Wanda sorrell Ratliff
She was a great person and so sweet she new our family the. Ratliff she will be miss
Roger L. Garza
I just want to say that we, the siblings of Jewel Garza have been honored and blessed by God to have had her as a mother on this earth. Even with her dementia later in life, she never stopped loving us and never stopped praising God. She loved everyone unconditionally. She never had a lot of material goods, but she had the most important thing, which was love everyone. God bless you and thank you Mom. Your loving son, Louie
Efrain Popoca
Aunt Jewel, your smile, I’ll always remember your smile. Not once do I remember you not smiling. Your smile would light up the room like a ray of sunshine. That’s how I want to remember you Aunt Jewel. You were a one of a kind. I’m so sorry I cannot be there for you because of my current shutdown working 7 days a week 12 hour shifts. But in my minds eye, I can imagine seeing you right now smiling down on us. With love, Efrain and Martha