Albert Junior Garza

July 14, 1931 - November 5, 2019

Albert J. Garza RACINE - Albert "Al" J. Garza, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Ascension All saints Hospital. Al was born in Racine on July 14, 1931, the son of the late Albert and Vivian (nee: Andersen) Garza. He proudly joined the United States Army, but was in a horrible train accident on his way to training. This change in his path did not deter his traveling spirit. Al spent many years touring the United States, gathering experiences, memories, and stories. He eventually made his way back to Wisconsin, settling in Milwaukee for some time, before returning to Racine to be with his family. Al worked as a self-contracted painter once he planted his feet back home. He enjoyed fishing, and watching the Green Bay Packers. Al loved to spend time with his family and friends, sharing the stories of his adventures across the country. He will be missed by his nieces, Vicki Ellenberger and Vivian Kozlik, nephew, Richard (Patricia) Beth Jr., numerous great nieces and nephews, whom he always felt were his own children and grandchildren. He is further survived many dear friends. Al was preceded in death by his sister and best friend, Ardelita "Ardie" (Richard) Beth, many other close and extended family and friends, a lot of whom have left us so recently. In keeping with Al's wishes, private services have been held. It was Ardie's dying wish that her children and grandchildren take good care of their Uncle Al, and it was with great pleasure that they did so. His family would like to say a special thank you to his great niece and caregiver, Sherri Gibney, for welcoming Uncle Al in to her home after he left the nursing home, and giving him yet another great life experience in being a member of her family, and making him truly happy to be there.