Maria Elena Gala-Hernandez Obituary
The passing of Maria Elena Gala-Hernandez in Joliet, Illinois, born in Laredo, Texas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 23, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Maria Elena Gala-Hernandez or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Maria is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Maria's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Juan Manuel and Francisca Gala; and her brothers, Alonzo Gala, Alfredo Gala and Juan Gala.
She is survived by: her daughter Lorena Smith (Philip); and her brother Leonard Gala. She is also survived by other relatives and many friends.
