Abelardo De La Garza

Abelardo De La Garza of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the age of 67. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend who will be dearly missed.

Left behind to cherish Abelardo’s memory are his wife, Esther Chapa De La Garza; two daughters, Sandra De La Garza and Monica Esther De La Garza; son, Abelardo De La Garza Jr.; five sisters, Maria Elena (Jim) Thomas, Rosaria Del Fiero (late Leo Del Fiero), Alma Elizabeth De La Garza (David) Garcia, Linda Pineda, and Leticia De La Garza; six grandchildren, Israel Gonzales Jr., Briana Lizette Hernandez, Haylee Gabrielle Hernandez, Lexandra Zelayne Gonzales, Amber Jewel Vega, and Christopher Shane Vega; three great-grandchildren; Raelyn Fernandez, Johnny Cash Fernandez, and Jesus Fernandez; one of his best friends, Samuel and Lupe De Leon; his mother-in-law, Benita G. Chapa; two sisters-in-law, Romina De La Garza and Yolanda Chapa Ortiz; brother-in-law, Ernest Chapa; and special caregivers, Jessica (Juan) Garza, Mariselda Vela, and Frank Hernandez; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by parents, Alfredo and Aurora De La Garza; brother, Alfredo De La Garza; and grandmother, Maria De Jesus Garza.

The family will receive condolences on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Treviño Funeral Home, 3006 Niagara @ Port Ave.; with a Prayer Service to begin at 7:00 PM. A Chapel Service will be held Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 10:00 AM. A funeral cortege will depart the funeral home at 11:00 AM for Rite of Committal and Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery.