Diane drove the PLT Special Ed bus for 20+ years, leaving an imprint of her heart with each child and a lasting impression with everyone else. Diane is survived by her loving husband, Rosendo Joseph Garza, Jr., her devoted son Nathan Anthony Garza, and her cherished grandson Elyzum Joseph Garza. “For the last eight years, I had my mom to myself; now she returns as a mother to my brother Nicholas Joseph Garza, who preceded her in death on December 17, 2015, and whom she missed deeply every single day.”
Born on April 3rd, 1959, Diane, from the very beginning, brought joy and laughter into the world. Her love echoed like music in our hearts, her smile, like a shooting star, connected her world with ours, while her ability to find beauty beyond our flaws was a gift she shared with open arms. Her journey was one of boundless love and enduring strength. As we gather together in this time of hardship, let’s remember that her light continues to shine brightly in our memories and alongside the love we share with one another.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17 from 5-7 p.m. at the McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave, Rock Falls, IL. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, 600 Avenue B, Sterling, IL. If you can’t make it to the service, there will be a luncheon at 11 a.m. located at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 13 W. 7th St, Sterling.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
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Will miss you my friend ♥️ with your special heart n Soul RIP with your son 💙 till we meet again 🙏♥️🙏
Our condolences and prayers to the Garza Family . Her laugh and smile will be missed.
So sorry for your loss…. She was one of my favorite people Always laughing and full of fun 🙏🙏❤️
Deepest sympathy to Diane’s family.