Felipe L. Garza

Felipe L. “Phil” Garza, 86, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. The family will receive guests from 5-7pm, with a rosary service at 6:30pm, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Newell Chapel, 83313 M-51, Decatur. A prayer service will be held at 11am, Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the funeral home, proceeding to Lakeside Cemetery for burial. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. Those wishing to leave an online condolence for the family may do so at www.newellchapel.com. Phil was born September 2, 1934 in San Antonio, TX to Doroteo and Otila (Lara) Garza. On November 7, 1951, he married Manuela Flores in San Antonio, TX. Phil started working for Midwest Aluminum in 1966 to1995 and from 1995 to 1999 worked at Three Rivers Anodizing until his retirement. In his free time, Phil liked to fish, watch baseball, especially the Detroit Tigers, and spend time with his family. He also enjoyed watching the Detroit Lions, playing pool and dominos, and spending time outdoors tending to his garden. Phil will be missed by his wife, Manuela Garza; his children, Helen (the late Burr) Tolles, Phil Garza, Daniel (the late Vicenta) Garza, Francisco “Frank” (Darla) Garza, and Pattie (Tom) Liebl; his grandchildren, Burr Tolles, III, Dawn Maes, Philip Michael Garza, Alyssa Williamson, Steven Liebl, Brenda Liebl, Seattle Garza, Elizabeth Garza, Grace Liebl, Kimberly Liebl, and Alex Garza; his 19 great grandchildren; and his five great, great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by six siblings; and his parents.