Cristina Maria Garza
Born: January 13th, 1999
Died: October 12th, 2016
Obituary
Obituary for Cristina Maria Garza
Cristina Garza was born January 13, 1999 in Delano, California to parents Tom Garza and Patty (Van Dyke) Garza. Everyone who knew Cristina, described her as a beautiful person, who had many talents and gifts. She had a great sense of humor that radiated though her laughter when she was being funny. Cristina enjoyed making costumes for herself, which she wore to local anime conventions. Her favorite anime was Vampire Knight. Cristina spent many hours reading mangas and watching anime. When Cristina… was not watching or reading anime, she was playing passionate music on her violin. She also enjoyed fishing, swimming and camping when given the opportunity. The Garza family is deeply saddened by the loss of a valuable, loving, important member of their family on October 12, 2016. Her beautiful soul will never be forgotten.
Cristina is survived by her parents, Tom and Patty Garza; Fiancè Edrie Jimenez; brothers, Matthew Garza of Arkansas, Winston Garza of Bakersfield, Nick Garza of Bakersfield, Kenneth Bates of Bakersfield, Jason Bates of Bakersfield; sisters, Stefanie Baker of Bakersfield, Angelina Garza of Wasco, Lisa Bates of Bakersfield; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
A graveside service was officiated by Pastor David Downing Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 2pm at Shafter Memorial Park. A viewing was held Monday, October 24, 2016 from 4-8pm at Peters Funeral Home in Wasco, California.