Rosemary Garza, 89, of Galveston, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016. She was born October 8, 1927, in Galveston, Texas to Annie and Freddy Morales.

Rosemary married Abato Garza in 1948 and had a wonderful life growing up in Galveston. She was very active in her children’s schools serving as President of Dominican High School Auxiliary. Rosemary enjoyed playing golf and was very active in the Ladies Golf Association. She was instrumental in starting the Couples Tournament.

Rosemary is survived by her husband of 68 years, Abato Garza; daughter, Glenda Schroeder and husband, John, of Englewood, Colorado; son, John Garza and wife, Cindy, of The Woodlands, Texas; grandchildren, Jared Garza and wife, Ashley of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Kate Garza of The Woodlands, Texas.