Maria B. Gallardo passed from this life on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at her home with her family by her side at the age of 81. Maria was born on December 20, 1942, in Nieves Zacatecas, Mexico to Soledad and Trinidad Botello.

Maria cherished her family and loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.  She was loved by many and missed by all.

Maria is preceded in death by both parents, one son, Julio, and one great-great grandchild, Samuel.

Maria is survived by her daughters, Carmen Villela, Raquel Gallardo, Rosa Munoz, Rosario Escajeda. Maria is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Our Tita was small and mighty!  She was the most resilient, strong, hard working, and very determined person!!!
She had the biggest heart!   She loved all her grandkids with extreme love and care!!!  Her desire was for her family to prosper and excel in life!!!  When one hurt she hurt!  When one was happy she was happy!  When one was sad she was sad!  When one excelled,  she felt as if she excelled with you!  Tita was blessed with one of the most beautiful smile!  One that was so warm and contagious!  She lived a very blessed and full life!  Our mother, our Tita, will be greatly missed by many!