Gregoria Alaniz Magallan Obituary (2025)

Gregoria Alaniz Magallan, age 84, passed away on March 6, 2025, at Seton Hospital in Kyle,TX. She was born in La Grulla, TX October 25, 1940, a very small town in the deep south part of Texas. She was born to Juana Alaniz, a strong single mother that gave her so much love and it showed with the careless loving heart Gregoria had. She was a woman of simple joys and unwavering devotion, and a devoted wife to Felipe Magallan whom she married on April 26th, 1958, up until his passing in 2007. She never remarried, that was her one and only true love. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years: Felipe Magallan, son: Jose Luis Magallan; daughters: Norma Flores and Becky Flores; sisters: Rebecca Aguirre and Aurora Garza; brothers: Luis Trevino and Ignacio Rodriguez. Gregoria lived a life rooted in love, family, and a deep sense of home. Together they had eight daughters, yes, all girls, with one son being the first born but passed away at 3 months old. Gregoria ensured their home, wherever it was, remained a sanctuary of love and comfort. Gregoria’s life was a tapestry of moments, both tender and vibrant beneath her demure demeanor, she had a spark that surprised those who didn’t know her well. She didn’t have the privilege of getting her 12+ years of schooling, but she was an extremely intelligent woman with great vocabulary knowledge. She took great pride in always looking her best, her makeup was always neatly done, and she never went without her favorite jewelry. She loved shopping, doing her hair and makeup, and, most of all, spending precious time with her daughters, who meant the world to her. She was a devoted member of Jehovah’s Witnesses and found great joy in attending services, assemblies, and Bible studies. Her faith was a guiding light in her life, and she cherished the time she spent with her congregation. Sadly, due to her illness, she was no longer able to attend in person over the past three years, but her love for Jehovah and her faith remained unwavering. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and her greatest fear was forgetting the ones she loved most. With incredible strength, she fought to hold onto those cherished memories for as long as she could. In the last few years, her memory would come and go until, eventually, she no longer recognized her loved ones. Though it broke our hearts, it never diminished the love she had for those around her. Even when words and recollections faded, the warmth of her kindness and the depth of her love remained. She is survived by her sister, Hortencia Magallan, six daughters, Gloria Magallan, Melva Magallan, Marisela De La Cruz (Carlos), Rosie Magallan, Cris Magallan Peralez (Joe), Martha Magallan, twenty-nine grandchildren, fifty-five great grandchildren, and she loved each one of them with everything her heart could give. Her sassy character, funny sense of humor and heart of gold will surely be missed. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025 with a Prayer Service beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Los Angeles Funeral Home … 300 Cheatham St. … San Marcos, Texas. Morning Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. Friday, March 14, 2025 at Los Angeles Funeral Home … 300 Cheatham St. … San Marcos, Texas followed with a Memorial Service at 10:00a.m. Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale, Texas. Serving as Pallbearers: David Limon, Eric Araiza, Joe Daniel Peralez, Bundy Lopez, Derik Vargas and Michael Rojas.