Carolina is survived by her children, daughters Josie ( Abel ) Cruz of Edna, Lupe Lovely of Ganado, and son Joe ( Kristi ) Garza of Ganado and one step grandchild Marsha ( Bruce ) David of Oklahoma. She is survived by two brothers John ( Olga ) Valdez, of Victoria, Jimmy ( Josie ) Valdez of Victoria, and her sister Lupe Hernandez of Laporte, Texas.

Carolina is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Tanis Garza Sr, son Tanis “Tiney” Garza Jr, and a daughter Frances Garza. Her brothers Lupe Valdez, Mike Valdez, Santos Valdez, and Willie Valdez. Step Grandson Dustin Elledge.

There will be a visitation on Friday, January 10, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado, with the recitation of the rosary starting at 9:30 a.m. The funeral mass will begin at 10 a.m. with father Greg Korenek officiating.

Interment will follow at Edna Latin America Cemetery, service entrusted to the Toddish Family of Ganado and Slavik Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Abel Cruz, David Martinez, David Valdez, Joe John Valdez, John Valdez, Mike Salas, Patrick Valdez, and Ruben Mejia.

Honorary Pallbearers are Emma and Liam Garza, Patrick Hernandez, Dillon David, Dakota White, and Joe Rodriguez.