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Maria Elena
Gala-Hernandez
March 23, 2026
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.
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..
Hernandez, Lopez and Sons, Northside Chapels
8:00 - 11:30 am
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