Karen L. Galvez
May 28, 1948 ~ June 19, 2020
Born in:
Pueblo, CO
Resided in:
Pueblo, CO
Karen Lynn Galvez died on June 19, 2020, in Pueblo due to complications following a recent illness. She was 72. Karen was born on May 28,1948, in Pueblo, to her parents, Linda and Delfino Galvez. Karen was raised in Walsenburg graduating from Walsenburg High. She was a caring and diligent woman, who got her first job at the age of 13 caring for a neighborhood elderly woman. When Karen was 16, she began working for Head Start. She eventually became a caregiver for the elderly around Walsenburg. When Karen moved to Pueblo, she became a custodian at various institutions including the Colorado State Hospital, Pueblo Community College and various small businesses. She took great pride in her custodial skills and the buildings for which she was responsible. She was most known for her outgoing personality and loving care of those in her family and her community. Karen is survived by her son, Michael; her sister, Marcella; brothers, Phillip, Paul (Patricia), David (Susan), Edward (Kathryn), Leo (Mary), and Barbara/Bea; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Donald. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2020, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. Online condolences, www.MontgmerySteward.com
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Memorial Service: July 3, 2020 11:00 am
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com
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Still nearly impossible to believe you’re really gone. Losing you was like losing a sister. I’d say you were my sister from a different mother. We’d complete each other’s sentences, always laughing sometimes until we cried. Working on projects, always going, going, going. Side by side through the easy and the tough times. We tend to take for granted those we care about will always be with us. How are we supposed to survive when suddenly they’re gone? I still haven’t figured that out. I know you’re with our mom’s now. Probably laughing and telling stories, but I still miss you. Will always miss you.
It was a pleasure knowing and working with Karen. We were a good team when we worked together in Headstart. I learned so much from her and have always been appreciative of that. I have many good memories of Karen. I’ll cherish those memories, as I’m sure, all of you will cherish your memories.
May you all be granted peace and light at this time of loss.
Dear Galvez family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your family is very special to us and your Mom was like another grandmother to our kids. Rest in peace, Karen.
Rich and Linda Jensen