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Gladys Magdalena Chacon, 59, of Reisterstown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. Born on February 4, 1966, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, she was the daughter of the late Jose Gandia and Maria Garcia. She was the beloved wife of the late Gustavo Chacon.
Gladys enjoyed karaoke, singing, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family. She was very joyful and will be missed by all who knew her.
Surviving her are her children: Alicia Diamond, Maggie Chacon, Samantha Chacon, and Gustavo Chacon, and brothers: David, Hector, Jose, and Alejandro.
She was predeceased by her daughter: Rachael Chacon, and sisters: Maria Teresa and Maria Consuelo.
The family will receive visitors for a memorial gathering on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6-9 pm at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 11605 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills, MD. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 23, at 11 am, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 65 Sacred Heart Lane, Glyndon, MD 21071.
Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gladys’ memory may be made to https://gofund.me/b601828d6
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
11605 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117

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