Armando Gallegos

Garza Sr.

Armando Garza Sr, age 76 of Sweetwater Tx passed away January 24th of 2026 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones. His services will be held at 6:30pm on Thursday evening January 29th at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories. A rosary service with David Mendez officiating and a memorial service with Richard Acuna officiating following.

Armando was born on September 7th, 1949, to Joe and Beatrice Garza in Sonora Tx.Armando grew up in Maryneal Tx. His family moved later to Sweetwater Tx where he became a lifelong resident. Armando graduated Sweetwater High School and then left to serve in the United States Army. He earned a black belt in Jujutsu. He married Suzie Garza and they had 2 children. Armando Garza Jr. and Mary Garza. He later had another son Scott Lee Garza. Armando taught himself how to mechanic on many different kinds of vehicles and became a well-known local mechanic. Armando had many friends, but he only had one best friend from childhood and that was Author Wright. The Wright family became his bonus family.

Armando is survived by 3 grandchildren, Madilyn Garza, Elizabeth Garza, and Edison Rosas. Two sisters, Lydia and husband Tony Deloera of Dallas Tx, and Alice Perez of San Antonio Tx. Nephews Jeremy Perez and Jay Garza of San Antonio Tx. Robert Garza Jr and wife Rebecca Garza of Colorado City Tx Isaac Garza and wife Alexandra Garza of Odessa Tx Niece Destiny Garza of Colorado City Tx, Edward Jones and wife Tammy Jones of Stephenville Tx Niece Bebee and husband Michael Sebastian of Stephenville Tx  Nephew Nicolas and wife Sharon Ramirez of Harlingen Tx Marco Ramirez and wife Rosalinda Ramirez of San Antonio Tx. Nephew Isaac Garza of Burleson Tx.

Nephew Mark Garza and wife Brandi Garza of Illinois. Nephew Mike Garza of Sweetwater Tx. Sister in laws Terri Garza of Burleson Tx, Rosie Garza of Odessa Tx Diana Garza of Colorado City Tx ,Antonia Garza of Sweetwater Tx ,And numerous great nephews and great nieces.

Armando is proceeded in death by his parents Joe and Beatrice Garza.Brothers: Joe Garza, Arturo Garza, Domingo Garza, Henry Garza, Robert Garza Jr., Nephews: Domingo Garza Jr, Lorenzo Garza, Jonathan Perez

Armando leaves behind a loyal and loved fur friend, Bruce Garza, his dog, in the care of his grandchildren.