Conception ‘Connie’ R. Garza, age 80, of Hershey, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2106 at Great Plains Health in North Platte. She was born December 8, 1935 in Crook, CO. to Florentino and Rosalia Rivera-Rico. She grew up in Hershey where she was a good softball player, even playing without a glove at first base. She married Lucio Garza on April 12, 1952 in Hershey. The couple made Hershey their home. Connie worked at Jack and Jill in Hershey, at TRW for several years, and also as a telephone operator. She taught adult education cooking classes at Hershey High School. Connie was known in the community for her food and her hospitality. Family was the center of her life, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the love of Lucio’s life and will be missed by all.
Survivors include her husband, Lucio of Hershey; three daughters, Rosalie (Salvador) Munoz of Sutherland, Patricia and Sandra Garza both of San Antonio, TX.; son Gary (Julie) Garza of Hershey; nine grandchildren, Christina Purdy, Stephanie Wilson, Samantha Willey, Stacy Munoz, S.J. Munoz, Seth Munoz, Amber Garza, Rylee Garza and Sydney Thompson.; eight great grandchildren, Maureen, Michael, and Logan Salinas, Noah and Parker Sullivan, Austin Wilson, Sadah Willey, Sean and Savannah Purdy; sisters, Eva, and Mary “Loy” Rico both of Hershey and Anita Tinajera of Arvada, CO; and a brother, Raymond Rico of Hershey.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a granddaughter Jodie Garza, and a sister, Julia Cervantez.
Christian Wake services will be 7:00 PM, Sunday, November 6th at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am, Monday, November 7th at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery Northwest of Hershey. A memorial has been established in her name and online condolences may be made at www.adamsswanson.com. Visitation will be Sunday from noon to 9:00 PM at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.