Marcelo Galvan

What we do in life echoes for eternity.-This is especially true for Marcelo Galvan, Sr., who entered the regions on immortal felicity on July 19, 2012 in Laredo, TX.-Mr. Galvan, also affectionately known by many as "Amigo", was a loving, nurturing, steadfast provider to his wife of 62 years and family.-Throughout his life, he emulated the principles of hard work and integrity for his 5 children; and similarly, doted upon his grandchildren and great-grandchildren granting them their every wish.

A perfectionist to a fault, he was a self-taught master carpenter whose hands meticulously built not only his children's residences, but were instrumental in changing the face of Laredo one home at a time.-Many a patron whose home he transformed, as well as his children, have proclaimed to feeling blessed to "always have a piece of him."

Never short of a light-hearted sense of humor, Mr. Galvan so naturally befriended even total strangers with his usual warm greeting of "Oiga, amigo!"-He always thoroughly enjoyed surrounding himself with family, good friends, and good cheer, as well as, watching lively rounds of boxing.-He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his family and all who shared in his friendship.

He is preceded in death by: parents, Ines and Antonia Galvan; brothers and sisters, Jose Maria Galvan, Dorotea Galvan, Genobeva (Pablo) Hernandez, Dominga (Rosalio) Camacho and Raul Galvan.

He is survived by his wife, Evangelina Lopez-Galvan; children Consuelo "Connie" (Raul) Ventura, Estela (Alfonso P., Jr.) Miranda, Juan Gerardo (Dora Elia) Galvan, Diana Galvan, and Marcelo (Analicia) Galvan, Jr.; siblings Eulogia Galvan-Rodriguez, Olga Galvan-Guzman, and Juan (Socorro) Galvan; grandchildren Raul Ventura, Jr., Estela Marisol Miranda, Monica Elizabeth Barrera, Veronica Galvan, Juan Gerardo Galvan, Jr., Marcelo Galvan III, and Issa Galvan;-9 great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Francisco Pena, M.D. and staff, Joseph P. Camero, M.D., Carlos Llanes, M.D., and the ICU Staff at the Laredo Medical Center, in particular Ivon Acosta, Jan Demasiado, ICU Charge Nurse, Jenny Garcia and House Supervisor, Sonny Garcia.

Pallbearers will be: Oscar Armando Barrera Jr., Juan Gerardo Galvan Sr., Juan Gerardo Galvan Jr., Alfonso P. Miranda Jr., Raul Ventura Sr., and Raul Ventura Jr.