Atala Mimi Galan

Atala Mimi Galan was called to find her eternal refuge with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Paxvilla Hospice in McAllen, Texas. Atala was a long-time resident of Mission, Texas. She was born to Mr. Juan Vonhatten and Oralia Olga Garcia on January 21, 1929 in Brownsville, Texas. She joins her first born Fernando J. Galan who preceded her in death in 2002 along with many other family members. Atala Mimi Galan is survived by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 65 years, Fernando E. Galan, her children, David (Diana) Galan, Sally (Mike) Tobin and Sonya (Matthew) Wolf. She was blessed with seven grandchildren, David Ian Galan, Christopher Galan, Texas Galan, Laura (O’Dan) Sanchez, Jay De La Cruz, Abigail Wolf and Charlotte Wolf. Her first great grandchild will be born July 2017. Her loving sibling, Mrs. Matilde Corral. Atala M. Galan was a loving, patient, kind spirited, person whom dedicated her life to taking care of her children and serving as a devoted wife, aunt, sister, sister-in-law, cousin, niece and a friend to many. She cared for all she met and gave all she could. She was a life-long, dedicated United Methodist with unwavering faith, constantly demonstrated to all around her. Her life path brought her to a disease that eventually took hold of her - Alzheimer’s. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to First United Methodist Church of Mission (her final church home), Paxvilla (a loving and comforting Hospice Hospital that came to her and the family’s aid on her last days) and the Alzheimer’s Association (in the hopes that others will not have to suffer in the future). On behalf of the Galan family we would like to offer a special thank you to the following people for being at our loved ones bedside: Dr. Luis Arango, Dr. Daniel Contreras, Dr. Pablo Olmeda, Dr. Abdias Etienne, The entire staff at Paxvilla Hospice especially the Nurses and CNA’s, to Mrs. Patricia Hernandez, Mrs. Erika Castillo, Mrs. Mata her providers, and also the organization of: A Place for Mom. Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Psalm 23:6 Surely you goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. The Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a memorial service at 7:00 pm at Virgil Wilson Memorial Chapel in Mission, Texas. Interment will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas. You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.virgilwilsonmortuary.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Virgil Wilson Mortuary of Mission.

Atala Mimi Galan

January 21, 1929 - April 23, 2017