Sonia Maria Gallardo, age 60, of Pharr, Texas entered Heaven's Gates on Thursday, July 15, 2021 in Edinburg, Texas. Sonia was born November 12, 1960 in San Juan, Texas to the late Jose Gallardo and Petra Gonzales.
Sonia is survived by sons, Moises Moreno (Claudia) and Andres Abel Moreno; fiancée Salvador Granados; siblings, Jose Angel Gallardo (Olvido), Guadalupe Gallardo (Alejandro Martinez), Sacramento Gallardo, Josefina Gallardo, Carmen Gallardo and Jesusa Gallardo; granddaughters AnaJulia, and Ximena; Nieces and Nephews, Madalyn Rae, Judith, Jennifer, Daniel Seth, Jacob, Jeremiah, Johan, Jorge, Cesar, and Eduardo along with numerous extended family and friends.
Sonia was a beloved fiancée, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a woman of great drive and dedication as a single mother she worked hard to ensure her two sons were provided for. For Sonia, no challenge was impossible, and just about any desired result was within her grasp. This same drive guided her through her academics. While attending Bowen High School in Chicago she was in JROTC and later attended the University of Texas Pan American in Edinburg. In the 1980’s Sonia relocated from Chicago to the Rio Grande Valley where she met many wonderful individuals through family, friends and work. Fortunately, she enjoyed her occupations, working for PSJA as an instructional aide and Dillard’s.
Salvador’s sensitivity and love for Sonia’s needs proved to be a wonderful influence and together they celebrated nine amazing years. Sonia was thoughtful and often neglected her own feelings in order to give to others. She was her parent’s caregiver until their passing and many saw and considered her as mother.
Sonia had many hobbies but her favorite pastime times included spending time with her family. She enjoyed dancing and listening to her favorite music, especially songs from Queen, Bukis, Los Camachos, The Beatles and other great 70’s hits. Additional hobbies included cooking amazing Mexican cuisine, baking her infamous Tres Leches Cake.
Simply stated, Sonia had a heart of gold and her unique personality, kindness and generous soul will be greatly missed. Her family and friends will miss her dearly as she leaves with all those who knew her many wonderful memories.
A visitation for Sonia will be held Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at will continue Monday, July 19, 2021 at Funeraria Del Angel Palm Valley in Pharr. A prayer service for Sonia will be held on Sunday at 5:00 PM with Deacon Rudy Sepulveda officiating and her rosary scheduled afterward at 6:00 PM. A chapel service will occur Monday, July 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM with her interment scheduled to follow at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmvalleyfh.com for the Gallardo family.
