Raul Garza

Weslaco: Raul Garza Sr., 62, passed away at his home in Weslaco on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021. Raul was born on July 30, 1958, to David Garza Sr. and Irene Andaverde in Mercedes, Texas. Raul grew up in Weslaco and joined the US Navy immediately after high school. Raul was brilliant and quickly worked his way to U.S. Navy, Machinist Mate, 3rd Class Petty Officer. After being honorably discharged, Raul returned to Weslaco, where he met his soulmate, Juanita Escamilla, on a blind date. They were married on May 12, 1978, and spent the rest of their lives together. Raul was driven and goal-oriented. He always seemed to be working on his next achievement and wasn't satisfied with being average. Raul joined the Weslaco Fire Department as a firefighter and worked his way up the ladder once again. Raul was promoted to arson investigator and then became Weslaco's first Fire Marshal ever. When Fire Marshal's position opened up, one requirement was for Raul to become a Police Officer, so Raul attended the police...