Orlando Donavin Garza,18, passed away from this life on January 16 , 2025. He was born on February 24, 2006, in Fort Worth, TX, to Orlando Garza and Tacy (Romo) Garza. He graduated from Frenship High School in May of 2024. He was enrolled in the engineering program at Texas Tech studying computer science.
Orlando spent his spare time being a digital creator. He loved freehand drawing and playing video games. He was an anime enthusiast whose favorites were Death Note, Cyberpunk, and One Punch. He enjoyed reading, competing in Jujitsu, running and spending time with family. Doni was the proud owner of 2 baby turtles.
He is survived by his Parents: Orlando and Tacy Garza; Brother: Gavyn Garza; Grandparents: Diana Romo of Levelland, TX, Raynaldo Garza of Houston, TX, Vicky Garza of Fort Worth, TX; Godparents: Octavio and Victoria Quezada; Aunts and Uncles: Stephanie (Anthony) Castellano, Tabatha Romo, April Garza, Amber Garza, Amy (Joey) Gonzales, Ray Garza Jr (Melissa Garza), Carlos Garza (Maria Garza) along with cousins: Charlie Romo, Jordan Garza, Benito Romo, Kourtney Castellano, Axton Castellano, Zariah Hernandez, Angelina Garza, Carlos Maddox Garza, Analise Garza, Ray Garza III, Rayleigh Garza, Alize Garza, Alexia Garza,
Rylan Baker, Cameron Gonzales, Kanen Hernandez, Kylie Hernandez, Karina Lara, Adalynn Lara, Elias Lara. As well as many great-aunts, uncles, and second cousins.
The family would like to acknowledge the profound impact of Orlando's best friend, Otis Shin of Colorado, who was valued throughout his life.
He is preceded in death by his cousins Destinee Garza and Cody Gonzales and great-uncle Danny Davila.
Visitation was held at Head Duarte Funeral Home on Tuesday January 21st from 5:00-7:30 pm.
Celebration of life services were January, at 11:00 a.m. at Head Duarte Funeral Home.