PHARR - Helen K. Garza, 72, died Sunday, April 20, 2008, at her residence.
Born in Pharr, Mrs. Garza had lived there all of her life and was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church. She was employed by PSJA ISD for over 25 years as a bookkeeper and most recently as secretary for the PSJA North Band until her retirement in 1998. Even after she retired she was an active volunteer with the PSJA North Raider Band. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Maria Garza; her parents, Kostas and Victoria Kolas; and a brother, Adam Kolas. Mrs. Garza is survived by her four children, Ismelda I. (Robert) Moroles, Jesus Ruben Garza, Noel (Mary) Garza, Roel "Roy" (DeAnna) Garza, all of Pharr; and eight grandchildren, Joseph Robert Moroles, Samantha Renee Moroles, Nicholas Noel Garza, Lauren Michelle Garza, Michael Adam Garza, Victoria Anne Garza, Max Gabriel Garza and Daniel Adam Garza.

The Monitor, April 21, 2008.


Mrs. Garza always took care of the Raider Band. We loved her like family and she will be missed.