Ofelia Huerta Garza

Ofelia went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 17, 2020, due to complications of Covid-19. Ofelia was a devoted member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. She was a very loving and happy person. She was ready to go anytime she was invited somewhere. Ofelia loved to crochet and sew, she made quilts with love for all of her grandchildren. She loved her family and was always happy to attend all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s events. She loved to travel to see her family as often as she could. Ofelia (Nana) will be greatly missed.

Graveside Service for Ofelia Garza, 91, of Brownfield will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Monsignor Gerald Leatham officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 pm-8 pm with a Rosary to begin at 6 pm on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel.

Ofelia was born on May 19, 1929, to Eufracio and Paula Huerta in Charco, Texas. She was a teacher’s aide, custodian, and cafeteria employee for Brownfield ISD for 33 years. Ofelia married Agapito Perez Garza on November 11, 1966, in Brownfield. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, parents, and a brother, Jose Cavazos.

Ofelia is survived by her daughters, Delma Lira (Louis Lira) of Brownfield and Dellia Munoz (Esteban Munoz) of Lubbock, niece Maryann Perez (Luis Perez) of Alice, 9 grandchildren Louis Lira II, JJ Garza (Veronica Garza), Jacob Lira, Cristal Perez, Maritza Lira, Tina Munoz, Stephanie Munoz, Lorena Munoz, and Linda Munoz; 9 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters, Delfina Morin, Beatrice Juarez, Betty Vera, Julie Hernandez, and Margarita Huerta and 2 brothers, Erasmo Huerta and Pedro Cavazos. Pallbearers: Guadalupe Morin, Jr., Joe Morin, Albert Morin, Louis Lira II, JJ Garza, Jacob Lira Honorary Pallbearers: Jordan Garza and Acetyn Salas.