Port Isabel, TX - Cosme G. Garza Sr., 96 of Port Isabel, TX passed away Sunday, September 23, 2007 at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Harlingen. Cosme was born in Port Isabel to Francisco & Juana Garza on September 27, 1910. Mr. Garza was a lifetime resident and one of first pioneers of Port Isabel. He was a proud member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. He was a past member of the Knights of Columbus and worked as a shrimper for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Juana Garza, his 2 sons Frankie Garza and Juan J. Garza, one grandchild and one great-grandchild. In addition, he is also preceded in death his 3 brothers Rogelio, Juan and Francisco Garza. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Alicia C. Garza of Port Isabel; 2 daughters, Juanita G. Gonzales (and the late Roberto Gonzales) and Mary A. Aby (Perry) both of Port Isabel; 4 Sons, Cosme Garza Jr. (and the late Amparo Garza) of Port Isabel, Michael Garza of Harlingen, Roberto A. Garza (Estella) of Laguna Vista and Rodolfo Garza (Irma) of Port Isabel; One Sister Genoveva G. Vela of Port Isabel; 16 Grandchildren, 29 Great Grandchildren, 17 Great-Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held today September 25, 2007 from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito and will continue from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 705 S. Longoria St., in Port Isabel. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday September 26, 2007 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel. Interment will follow to Port Isabel City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Gonzales, Jr., Frank Aby, Henry Garza, Pete Vela, Michael Garza and Robert Vela Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Frank Marchan, Sr. Aurelio Moreno, Jr. and Jimmy Ochoa. Words of comfort may be sent to the family of Cosme G. Garza, Sr. at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors,395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas 399-1331