IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Maria Elena

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Gala-Hernandez

March 23, 2026

Obituary

MARIA ELENA GALA-HERNANDEZ

Maria Elena Gala Hernandez, 78, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026.

Mrs. Gala-Hernandez was born in Laredo, Texas and passed away in Joliet, Illinois.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan Manuel and Francisca Gala.
Brothers, Alonzo Gala, Alfredo Gala and Juan Gala.
She is survived by her daughter, Lorena (Philip) Smith.
Brother, Leonard Gala.

Also surviving her are other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Hernandez, Lopez and Sons, Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. on San Bernardo Ave. A Liturgy of the Word will be held at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Committal services and interment will follow at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

PALLBEARERS: John Patrick Gala, Allen Gala, Eduardo Espinoza Jr., Antonio Espinoza, Marcos J. Espinoza and Philip Smith..

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Funeral Services

Visitation

March
28

Hernandez, Lopez and Sons, Northside Chapels

800 Boston St, Laredo, TX 78041

8:00 - 11:30 am

Liturgy of the Word

March
28

Hernandez, Lopez and Sons, Northside Chapels

800 Boston St, Laredo, TX 78041

Starts at 11:30 am

Burial

March
28

Calvary Catholic Cemetery

3600 McPherson Ave, Laredo, TX 78040

Starts at 12:00 pm

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