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Bonifacia Gallegos

Odessa, Texas

June 20, 1930 - November 19, 2024

Bonifacia Gallegos Obituary

Bonifacia Gallegos Arreola, a cherished matriarch and beacon of love, passed away peacefully at her residence on November 19, 2024, in Odessa, Texas, at the age of 94. Born on June 20, 1930, in El Rodeo Durango, Mexico, Bonifacia's life was a testament to the power of family, passion, and tradition.

Bonifacia's early years in Mexico were filled with the rich culture and close-knit community of her hometown. Her journey led her to Odessa, Texas, where she established a warm and welcoming home for her expansive family. Bonifacia was the heart of her family, a role she embraced with every fiber of her being. Her loving nature and passionate spirit were the cornerstones upon which her family was built.

She is survived by her devoted sons Felix (Marina) Martinez, Hector (Anna) Martinez, and Jorge (Estella) Martinez; her loving daughters Olga (David) Chapa, and Elizabeth (Hector) Uribe; her adoring nineteen grandchildren; as well as her cherished nineteen great-grandchildren. Bonifacia was a guiding light to her family, and her legacy will live on through them.

Bonifacia was preceded in death by her parents, Ezaquiel Arreola and Tranquilina Gallegos; her beloved husband, Jose Guadalupe Martinez; her sons Fernando Martinez, Eliazar Martinez, and Mario Vazquez; her daughters Irma Martinez, Yolanda Martinez, and Noemy Bello; and her brother, Juan Arreola. She now reunites with them in eternal peace, leaving behind a family that will forever honor her memory.

A woman of many talents, Bonifacia had a passion for the culinary arts. She found joy in baking cakes and breads, and her chicharrones and tamales were legendary among family and friends. Her cooking was not just about the food; it was an expression of her love and a means of bringing people together. Bonifacia's kitchen was a place of warmth, laughter, and the irresistible aroma of her delicious creations.

Family gatherings were the highlight of Bonifacia's life. She cherished the time spent surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, each moment precious and filled with love. Her voice, often raised in song, was a familiar and comforting melody that resonated within the walls of her home and in the hearts of those she loved.

Bonifacia's love for her family was matched by her passion for life. She approached every day with a sense of purpose and a desire to make the most of the time she had with her loved ones. Her strength and resilience were as evident in her life as the love she so freely gave.

The words that best describe Bonifacia are loving and passionate, but they only scratch the surface of the profound impact she had on those around her. Her life was a beautiful tapestry woven with the threads of care, devotion, and joy that she shared with everyone she met.

Visitation for Bonifacia will begin Noon-6pm, on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Acres West Funeral Chapel. Visitation will continue 9am-6pm, Monday, November 25, 2024 at Acres West Funeral Chapel. A Burial will begin 10am, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at American Heritage Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel and condolences may be sent to the family online at acreswestfuneral.com.

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Bonifacia Gallegos Arreola, una querida matriarca y un faro de amor, falleció pacíficamente en su residencia el 19 de noviembre de 2024, en Odessa, Texas, a la edad de 94 años. Nacida el 20 de junio de 1930, en El Rodeo Durango, México, la vida de Bonifacia fue un testimonio del poder de la familia, la pasión y la tradición.

Los primeros años de Bonifacia en México estuvieron llenos de la rica cultura y la comunidad unida de su ciudad natal. Su viaje la llevó a Odessa, Texas, donde estableció un hogar cálido y acogedor para su extensa familia. Bonifacia era el corazón de su familia, un papel que abrazó con cada fibra de su ser. Su naturaleza amorosa y su espíritu apasionado fueron las piedras angulares sobre las que se construyó su familia.

Le sobreviven sus devotos hijos Félix (Marina) Martínez, Héctor (Anna) Martínez y Jorge (Estella) Martínez; sus adoradas hijas Olga (David) Chapa y Elizabeth (Héctor) Uribe; sus adorados diecinueve nietos; así como sus queridos diecinueve bisnietos. Bonifacia fue una luz guía para su familia, y su legado vivirá a través de ellos.

A Bonifacia le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Ezaquiel Arreola y Tranquilina Gallegos; su amado esposo, José Guadalupe Martínez; sus hijos Fernando Martínez, Eliazar Martínez y Mario Vázquez; sus hijas Irma Martínez, Yolanda Martínez y Noemy Bello; y su hermano, Juan Arreola. Ahora se reúne con ellos en paz eterna, dejando atrás una familia que honrará por siempre su memoria.

Una mujer de muchos talentos, Bonifacia tenía pasión por las artes culinarias. Encontraba alegría en hornear pasteles y panes, y sus chicharrones y tamales eran legendarios entre familiares y amigos. Su cocina no se trataba solo de la comida; era una expresión de su amor y una forma de unir a la gente. La cocina de Bonifacia era un lugar de calidez, risas y el irresistible aroma de sus deliciosas creaciones.

Las reuniones familiares eran lo más destacado de la vida de Bonifacia. Apreciaba el tiempo que pasaba rodeada de sus hijos, nietos y bisnietos, cada momento era precioso y estaba lleno de amor. Su voz, que a menudo se alzaba en una canción, era una melodía familiar y reconfortante que resonaba dentro de las paredes de su casa y en los corazones de sus seres queridos.

El amor de Bonifacia por su familia se correspondía con su pasión por la vida. Abordaba cada día con un sentido de propósito y el deseo de aprovechar al máximo el tiempo que tenía con sus seres queridos. Su fuerza y resiliencia eran tan evidentes en su vida como el amor que tan libremente brindaba.

Las palabras que mejor describen a Bonifacia son amorosa y apasionada, pero solo arañan la superficie del profundo impacto que tuvo en quienes la rodeaban. Su vida fue un hermoso tapiz tejido con hilos de cuidado, devoción y alegría que compartió con todos los que conoció.

El velorio de Bonifacia comenzará de mediodía a 6 p. m., el sábado 23 de noviembre de 2024 en Acres West Funeral Chapel. El velorio continuará de 9 a. m. a 6 p. m., el lunes 25 de noviembre de 2024 en Acres West Funeral Chapel. El entierro comenzará a las 10 a. m., el martes 26 de noviembre de 2024 en American Heritage Cemetery.

Los arreglos están a cargo de Acres West Funeral Chapel y las condolencias se pueden enviar a la familia en línea en acreswestfuneral.com.


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Bonifacia Gallegos Arreola, a cherished matriarch and beacon of love, passed away peacefully at her residence on November 19, 2024, in Odessa, Texas, at the age of 94. Born on June 20, 1930, in El Rodeo Durango, Mexico, Bonifacia's life was a testament to the power of family, passion, and tradition.

Bonifacia's early years in Mexico wer

Events

Visitation

Saturday, November 23, 2024

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Acres West Funeral Chapel and Crematory

8115 West University Blvd Odessa, TX 79764

Visitation

Monday, November 25, 2024

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Acres West Funeral Chapel and Crematory

8115 West University Blvd Odessa, TX 79764

Visitation

Monday, November 25, 2024

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Acres West Funeral Chapel and Crematory

8115 West University Blvd Odessa, TX 79764

Burial

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

10:00 am - 11:00 am

American Heritage Cemetery

4100 FM1788 Midland, TX 79707

Final Resting Place

American Heritage Cemetery

4100 FM1788 Midland, TX 79707

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