Ray E. Garza, 80 of Churubusco, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born March 15, 1945, in San Antonio, Texas to Julian Perez and Erma Lee Mitchell. His wife Carol preceded him in death in 2008.

Ray enjoyed fishing, camping with family and hanging out with his dog "Tex". He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed working on things.

Ray is survived by his children, Tamara Carroll, Justin Garza, Ray (Tammy) Garza, Jr., Frank Garza, Howard (Danielle) Garza and Peggy Bagnetto; 17 grandchildren, Dalton Carroll, Kaitlyn Carroll, Shelby Munoz, Maura Coffelt, Dylan Garza, Chase Garza, Brett Garza, Shanna Fry, Josh Landis, Gary Garza, Jr., Sebastian Alexander, Christopher Longoria, Jim Longoria, Frank John Michael Hernandez, James Garza, Lia Rose Garza, Delilah Rasor, Geovhanie Garza, Julian Garza, Richard Garza, Cameron Garza and Shawn Garza; 30 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; five siblings, Roger Garza, Carol Garza, Dorothy Pastercheck, Barbara (Ricardo) Alcoser and Robert Garza. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Carol; daughter Lee Leona and four siblings, Gary Garza, Carl Garza, Jay Garza and Gilbert Garza.

A Celebration of Life will be at 5:00 pm, Friday, June 6, 2025 at the American Legion, Post 157, 115 South Main Street, Churubusco, Indiana 46723.