Patterson Cemetery District, Stanislaus County, CA 

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Garza Felipe Jr 860109 p1
Local Youth's Heart May Be Transplanted to Ashlock; The heart of a Patterson youth who died suddenly over the
weekend may be transplanted into 14�year-old Donna Ashlock, it was learned Sunday afternoon. Ashlock was moved to
Presbyterian Hospital in San Francisco Friday to await a donor ( see related story on this page). Felipe Garza, Jr. of
Patterson was pronounced dead Sunday at Presbyterian Hospital.  The 15-year-old youth had complained to his parents of
feeling ill Saturday while at home, and later was rushed to Del Puerto Hospital.  He apparently suffered a blood clot and
was put on a life support system. His liver is to be donated to a Sacramento boy, it was learned, while his kidneys also
will be used in a transplant. A rosary will be recited Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church where Garza was a
member.   A mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, also at the church.  Burial in Patterson District Cemetery will
follow. Survivors include his parents, Felipe and Marie Garza of Patterson; two brothers, John Sanchez and Tony Zepeda,
both of Patterson; two sisters, Sandra and Marjie Garza of Patterson; and a grandfather, Eusibio Maldonado of Modesto.


Garza Felipe Jr 860130 p1
Memorial Resolution for Felipe; Members of the late Felipe Garza Jr.'s family this week were presented with a memorial
resolution from the California Legislature.  It was approved Jan 17 by the joint Rules Committee after being submitted
jointly by Senator Dan McCorquodale and Assemblyman Gary Condit.  The resolution said in part, "�.Felipe, who was
a student at Patterson High School, was a devoted friend to many; his donation of the ultimate gift is a reflection of the
love and concern he felt for others, and his kindness has left an indelible mark on many people�.be it resolved by the
Joint Rules Committee of the Senate and the Assembly that the members express their deepest sympathy at the passing of
Felipe A. Garza Jr., who literally gave his heart to save the life of a critically ill friend�.and extend their deepest
sympathy to his bereaved family and many devoted friends�."  John Lazar, an aide of Condit's, and McCorquodale were
here Monday to make the presentation.  Seated in front are Felipe's parents, Felipe and Maria Garza, and his grandfather,
Eusebio Maldonado of Modesto.  In the back row are brother Tony Garza, sisters Margie and Sandy Garza, and half-
brother John Sanchez, all of Patterson.  Felipe Garza Jr. died suddenly Jan 5 at age 15.  His heart was transplanted to
Donna Ashlock, a 14-year-old Patterson girl.