Burial Date September 13, 2017
Obituaries » Josephine F. Galan
Josephine F Galan, age 87 of Houston Texas was called home to be with our Lord . She passed away at home peacefully September 4, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Baytown Texas on August 13, 1930 to Juan Jose & Anita Flores. Proceeded in death by her parents, and grandson Zachariah J. Gonzalez, one sister and four brothers and her son John Galan along with her loving husband Luis A. Galan Sr. of 53 years of marriage. Josephine is survived by two sons and three daughters: Luis Galan Jr, Steve F Galan, Patricia A. Zdunkawicz (Jim), Laura M. Galan Gonzalez (Benedict), Mary Jane Galan Soto and seven grandchildren: Benedict J. Gonzalez (Abigail) Marina E. Gonzalez Pennock (Ryan) Seth J. Gonzalez, Adrian Soto, Priscilla Soto, Bridget E. Zdunkawicz, Jared A. Zdunkawicz. Great Grand Children: Riley R., Alexander Z, Violet S., and Roman A. Pennock. Along with numerous nieces, nephews and many loving friends. Josephine was a strong woman of faith a pillar of strength for her family. As a young girl, she was a member of Daughters of Mary (Hijas de Maria) was the oldest of 10 siblings. She loved being surrounded by her children and her beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren at family gatherings. Josephine worked and served the Hispanic Community for most of her life, she enjoyed helping others. She was a woman of incredible strength, perseverance and compassion and never gave up on anyone or anything. Services will be held – Visitation Tuesday Sept 12 between 2-8 pm with Rosary at 6:30 pm at Vazquez Funeral Home 1805 Huge Oaks St, Houston Texas 77080, and Wednesday Sept 13th Mass at 10:30 am at St Jerome Catholic Church 8825 Kempwood Dr Houston Texas 77080 following mass services final resting place Forest Park-Lawndale 6900 Lawndale St Houston Texas 77023. Donations also can be made to Zachariah Gonzalez Scholarship at Bishop Chatard High School 5885 Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220