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Linda Garza

November 22, 1952 — July 2, 2025

Linda was born on 11/22/1952 in St.Paul Minnesota to Donald and Mildred Smith. She grew up in Saint Paul and later built a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family.

She will be remembered for her kind heart, warm smile, and the way she made everyone feel welcome and loved. Her home was always open, and her arms were always ready for a hug.

She is survived by her Sons, Foster Nixon, Paul Jackson, and Michael Smith, Daughter Laura Smith, 16 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren, Brother Alan Smith, Sisters Sandy Hernandez, and Sheila Cave, and many countless other family members and friends whose lives she touched. She was preceded in death by her Son Roger Garza, Grandson Tyrell Johnson, Father Donald Smith, Mother Mildred Smith and Sisters Laura Smith & Shirlene Austin.

A visitation will be held on 7/11/2025 at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw 671 Snelling Ave S, Saint Paul, MN. Viewing for 11am to 1pm A funeral service will follow at 1pm to 2:30, with burial at TBD.

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.




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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Friday, July 11, 2025

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Central time)

Simple Traditions Funerals & Cremations

671 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul, MN 55116

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Memorial Service

Friday, July 11, 2025

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Central time)

Simple Traditions by Bradshaw - Highland

671 Snelling Avenue S, Saint Paul, MN 55116

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Funeral Service

Friday, July 11, 2025

Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)

Simple Traditions Funerals & Cremations

671 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul, MN 55116

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Graveside Service

Friday, July 11, 2025

2:30 - 3:00 pm (Central time)

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