On July 9, 2024, we lost a humble, kind, genuine, and godly man, Reverend Juan Garza. Known to many as Pastor Juan, he was a pioneering figure in Laredo’s drug rehabilitation efforts. Through his unwavering faith and dedication, he established a ministry with God’s help, serving as the director and Pastor for Victory Outreach.
Pastor Juan’s journey was marked by personal transformation. After enduring a rough patch in his own life, God saved him on May 14, 1971 in San Antonio, TX. Through the ministry of Pastor Freddy Garcia at Victory Outreach, he found redemption and a new purpose. He served there for six years before returning to his hometown of Laredo, TX, where he launched the Victory Outreach Ministry in Laredo, TX.
After 18 impactful years, the Lord called him to Monterrey, Nuevo León, México, where he established a rehabilitation center. Three years later, he returned to Laredo, TX, and in October 1997, he founded Calvary Center. His mission was clear: to help and reach out to addicts, providing them with love, food, shelter, and most importantly, prayer and the word of God. Pastor Juan’s personal testimony gave him a deep understanding of their struggles and needs, recognizing their hunger for a place to call “home.”
Reverend Juan Garza leaves behind a legacy of compassion and faith. Cherishing his memory are his beloved wife, Esabel Garza, and his children: Diana Garza Gomez, Rene Garza, Cynthia Zavala, Yvonne Garza, Daniel Garza, and Genesis Garza Téllez. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Reverend Juan Garza’s life was a testament to the transformative power of God’s love and the profound impact of one man’s dedication to serving others. He will be deeply missed but his legacy will continue to inspire and uplift those he touched.
The services are under the direction of Fred Dickey Funeral Home of 1320 Trey Drive Laredo, Texas. And will be held as follows:
July 23 viewing 5-9 pm with chapel service at 6 pm,
July 24 departing at 9 am to the Laredo City Cemetery.
Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 am
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Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.
thank you for your love and unconditional support to my ministry. Love you Pastor John 🫶🏻💜
My condolences to all the family and friends.Im going to miss him very very much.He was there for me every time I needed him and I will miss him dearly 🙏 Pero taBien SE k tenemos un angel cuidandonos en El Cielo y no es un adios sino un asta pronto ya k benemos de paso.Y SE k pronto nos volveremos a ver . Y Estaremos ate los pies de nuestros Senor ya k Este a Sido nuestros mas grande Anelo estar a los pies de Dios .Y El ya esta ayi . Amen
I am so thankful to have known Pastor Juan, a great man of God who devoted his life to lift the name of Jesus high through helping all those men who came into his life at Calvary Center. I thank God for his faithfulness, his love and dedication to reach and win the lost!! I know he heard the words "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Lord" as he entered his final destination!! I cannot even imagine his entrance!! Thank you for all you did Pastor Juan, you will be greatly miss!! Hna. Esabel, I'm praying for you and all the family, you have the great promise that God gives us in His Word......Blessed are those who morn for they will be comforted - Matthew 5:4
Sorry I can't be there in this time of need but NY live and prayers are with you 🙏 ❤️.
Juan was my ex- brother in law. I remember as a kid, he used too pay me for singing the song “Davy Crockett. He would get a kick out of me singing. I was 8 years old. When he turned his life to God, I was so proud and much respect for the man he became. Rest In Peace.
Este varon de Dios dio ejemplo de compassion en donde sus pies se plantaban, le damos gracias a Dios por su ejemplo de vida.
To the family Garza: We are praying for you and sending our condolences. Pastor Juan Garza will be greatly missed. Now we know he is with the great Lord Jesus Christ.
I never had the opportunity to meet Mr Garza, but I know the type of man that he was through knowing his daughter, Yvonne. Yvonne is one of the most giving people I know, and I know she learned this compassion through watching here father. I know he will be missed by many.
Our most sincere condolences for your lost sister Garza and family. May the good Lord continue his blessings upon all the family. Bro.Fernando Rios Amaya and family.
Our most Sincere Condolences to my Sister in law her mother Brother and sisters in our prayers in these difficult moments Blessings ❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
Our most heartfelt condolences to the family of pastor Juan Garza 🕊️ With love and remembrance we share in your sorrow 🙏🏼
My most sincere condolences to the family. 🙏 JR Sanchez
You will be missed.
Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.