In Loving Memory

Ofelia Galvan

11/12/1927 — 8/8/2020

Clayton-Thompson

A Life Remembered

Obituary

Ofelia DeLaCruz Galvan, 92, of Groves passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at her home.

She was born on November 12, 1927 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, Catarino DeLaCruz and Maximina Estrado DeLaCruz. Ofelia was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a devoted homemaker in raising her family along with her husband, Edward. Ofelia was a longtime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where she was active in the Altar Society, Damas Guadalupanas and the Senior Club. She received the Love Award from the Diocese of Beaumont.

Ofelia was preceded in death by her parents; her three brothers, Ben, Pete and Art DeLaCruz; her five sisters, Micaela Martinez, Basilla Lopez, Simona Barbosa, Geneva Ramirez and Lucy Reyna; her husband, Edward Galvan; her two son-in-laws, Richard Daniel and Mark Tomlinson along with her grandson, Freddie Gloria III.

She is survived by her four daughters, Linda Gloria and her husband, Fred of Port Neches, Yolanda Gorman and her husband, Barry of Groves, Blanca Daniel of Groves, Carol Tomlinson of Groves along with 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Minerva Ortiz of Port Arthur as well as numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM with a rosary to be prayed at 6:30 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Clayton Thompson.

Due to the Covid-19 crisis we are currently in, all visitors to the funeral home and the church are required to wear face mask or coverings and practice social distancing as mandated by the State and County officials.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Heart to Heart Hospice especially Mary Cunningham and Denise Gilmore, RN and also to Judy Trejo and their cousins, Tammy Ortiz and Renee Galvan for their loving care of Ofelia.

Service Details

Gatherings in remembrance

Visitation

Thursday, August 13, 2020 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619

Prayer Service

Thursday, August 13, 2020 · 6:30 PM

Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619

Mass

Friday, August 14, 2020 · 10:30 AM

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Sgt Lucien Adams Drive, Port Arthur, 77642

Burial

Friday, August 14, 2020 · 11:30 AM

Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3900 Twin City Highway, Groves, 77619

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Monica Hodges August 16, 2020

To the daughters & families of Ms. Galvan: My heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your mom. May God fill your hearts with peace & love. May the memories of your mom live through you always. With my love.

Linda Arriola Keller August 14, 2020

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and healing. Today we lost my brother, Rudolph (one of the twins). How sad we lose touch with extended family.

Dora Flores August 14, 2020

My condolences to the family. Her spunky spirit will be missed. God bless you girls, her sons-in- law and her grandchildren in your time of grief.

Melissa Miller/ Oralia Menchaca August 13, 2020

Linda and family, Oralia and I are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Ofelia was a long time friend to my mom. Mom send her condolences and wishes she could attend the services. I (Missy) remembers Ofelia as a cute, petite lil woman that had a big heart. Smiling and caring herself as a strong person with great pride. She will be missed but know she is at peace celebrating with Our Lord and his precious angels.

Cheryl Mcgarrahan August 13, 2020

Linda & Yolanda, my condolences in the loss of your mom. You had her a really long time. May she Rest In Peace with your dad, li’l Freddy, and all of her other family who have left this life that we know.

Pam Barbosa August 12, 2020

You always had.a.smile and kind heart we will miss you alot. LOVE YOU ALWAYS!

Frank Aurora Granados August 12, 2020

To my cousins Linda, Yolanda, Blanca and Carol our condolences and prayers to all your families during this difficult time. We all have such beautiful bless me oof our Tia Ofelia and her girls. Jesus has gain another beautiful angel in heaven with golden wings. Thank you Tia for giving and showering us with so much love and always had your open doors to your home for all of my Aranda family. It was always so much fun visiting you and hearing all those wonderful stories of all the family. Tia had such a great memory with dates , years and names. If we didn’t know the answer we always called Tia Ofelia and she knew the answers. Tia Ofelia we all going to miss you sooooo much but never forgotten. You were our one and only special precious Tia Ofelia Galvan who we all will cherish your beautiful memo forever. Rest In Peace with all your angels. Love you your niece Aurora and The Pope!

Pauline Aranda August 11, 2020

My dear Cousins, we offer our condolences and pray that the Lord will provide the comfort, support and all the love to help you through this. She is definitely with our Lord. I also want to say that the way y'all thought of my Mom as a Special Mom, I also thought of your mom as my Special Mom and she will be deeply missed.

Debbie D Vela August 11, 2020

Linda, Yolanda, Blanca and Carol, May all of your fond memories help heal your broken heart. Your mom was the best of moms. I will remember her fondly when I was a cheld. Lynette and I are so sorry we will not able to at will mourn in person but will be with you in spirit. Because of COVID , we are unable to attend. Please stay safe during these difficult and trying times.

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