George Luis Saenz Garza

January 10, 1956 – October 15, 2026

George Luis Saenz Garza, beloved son of Elvira and Felipe Garza, passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8:24 p.m. Born on January 10, 1956, George was raised on a farm in Kenedy, Texas, and remained a longtime member of the Kenedy community before becoming a long-term citizen of Houston, Texas.

George was a dedicated hard worker and entrepreneur, well known for his skill as a butcher and meat processor. Alongside his beloved wife, Patricia Alice Garza, they worked hard together owning and operating Garza’s Meat Market in Kenedy. George was widely celebrated for his mastery at the barbecue pit and his special homemade barbecue sauce.

An avid outdoorsman, George truly loved nature—whether he was out hunting or simply enjoying the fresh Texas air. He was a passionate sports fan, faithfully cheering on the Houston Astros, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, and following golf. George was also deeply fascinated by space and astronomy; he loved the NASA channel and never missed a rocket launch, often gathering his loved ones to watch the countdowns together.

Above all, family was the core of George’s life. George was a loving father to his sons, Ernest Matthew Aguirre and Travis George Garza. He was immensely proud of his grandchildren, sharing a special bond with Aubrianna Marie Garza and serving as a steadfast supporter of Ty Gunner Garza’s baseball involvement. He was also a doting great-grandfather to Eliana Marie Garza, who was truly the light of his life.

George will be reunited in heaven with his parents, Elvira and Felipe Garza, and his late siblings, Alice Garza (John Corbin), Gilbert Garza, Lupita Garza, and Ignacio Garza. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Alice Garza; his sons, Ernest Matthew Aguirre and Travis George Garza; his loving brothers, Felipe Garza (Rosa Garza) and Henry Garza (Mary Garza); his sister-in-law, Ofelia Garza (Gilbert Garza); his grandchildren, Aubrianna Marie Garza and Ty Gunner Garza; his great-granddaughter, Eliana Marie Garza; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, all of whom held a special place in his heart.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be Celebrated Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:30 A.M.  at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Ploch officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.