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Alfred Galvan Obituary
A Mass of Christian Burial for Alfred T. Galvan, 80 of Vacaville will be Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1791 Marshall Road in Vacaville. A viewing will be this evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home, 524 Elmira Road in Vacaville.
Mr. Galvan passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on the morning of Oct. 21. He was born in Guadalupe de los Reyes, Sinaloa, Mexico on Sept. 2, 1930, to Filomeno and Loreto Galvan.
Vacaville has been his home for the last 60 years. He was a supervisor with Basic Vegetable in Vacaville, working there for over 30 years until his retirement.
Mr. Galvan was devoted to his family. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother.
He is survived by his daughter, Rose Galvan; sons, Jesse (Dana) and Gabriel; their mother, Minnie; brothers, Roberto and Jesus; sisters, Aurora, Socorro and Elena; grandchildren, Natasha, Kayla, Jesse Jr. and Matt; he is also survived by one great grandson, Elijah and a host of extended family and friends.
Mr. Galvan was preceded in death by his son Alfred Jr., daughter, Yolanda, brother, Emilio and sister, Caritina.
Arrangements are by Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home, 446-3233, www.vacahillschapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lori Felsch
October 30, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss,, i was a little girl when i met your family,, i use to play with yolanda at your house,, we lived on Marshall rd around the corner,, hopefully you remember us,, The Felsch Family,, Lori Felsch and brother David Felsch,, Your Family will be in my prayers
Lori Felsch (Lopez)
Mary Myers
October 27, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Mr Galvan being very nice to me. I grew up across the street from the Galvans on Trinity Drive many years ago. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. (Mary Morris)
Roy & LaVerne Pendergrass
October 26, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Shirley Williams
October 26, 2010
Tia Minnie & Family,
Although we can't be there with you, our thoughts, prayers and love go out to each and every one of you. May the Lord comfort you in this time of grief. Tio Alfred will surely be missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.
All our love,
Shirley & Ernie Williams, The Badials
Vaca Hills Chapel
October 25, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
October 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I remember your Dad to be a wonderful sensitive man who always wanted the best for his family. God Bless you all. Cheryl Hayden (Cheryl Russell)
joe grannen
October 25, 2010
I enjoyed working with Al for many years at Basic. He was a delightful man, seldom without his smile, and always willing to help out. May God bless him!
Joe Grannen
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