Inez Morales Garcia, born to Paz and Juanita Morales on January 29, 1922 in Cuero, TX passed away on June 24, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reynaldo Garcia, Sr., her parents, brother Caesar Morales, and sister Cruz Bustos. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Inez wanted nothing more than to be surrounded by her loving family and close friends to whom she was completely devoted. She brought joy to many, not only with her love of family and friends, but also with her passion for cooking and hospitality. She realized that joy as well, in working along side her sister, Ginger Hernandez, as co-owner of the El Zarape Café in Bay City, TX for over 60 years. She will be greatly missed by all those she touched.

She is survived by her children, Ray Garcia, Jr. and wife Lisa of Houston, Mundy Garcia of Bay City, Rosario Rodriguez and husband, Rolando Rodriguez, Sr. of Bay City, Regina Garcia of The Woodlands, and Rita Martinez and husband Rodolfo of Bay City in addition to 10 grandchildren, Roland Rodriguez, Jr., Robert Rodriguez, Erica, Michael and Matthew Martinez, Garrett, Cody and Mindy Garcia all of Bay City and Ray and Lauren Garcia of Houston. Inez also leaves behind brothers, Pete Moralez and wife Connie, Frank Morales and wife Elisa, Paz Morales and wife Andrea, and sisters Inocensia Ginger Hernandez and Janie Amador and husband David.

A rosary was recited at 7:00 pm Sunday, June 26, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel. Funeral mass was held 2:00 pm Monday, June 27, 2005 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Gerry Cernoch and Rev. Dan Morales officiating. Burial followed at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Her grandsons had the honor of serving as pallbearers.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.