Gloria “Grandma” Gallego, peacefully passed away on Aug. 26, 2022, in Odessa, Texas. She was a long-time resident of Alpine, Texas. Gloria was the oldest daughter born on Dec. 18, 1930, to Jesus Portillo and Teresa Cobos. She married Joe Gallego, and they made a home in California, and eventually returned to Alpine.

Praying of the Most Holy Rosary will was held on Aug. 31, 2022, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine, with Mass of Christian

burial on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at 10 a.m. with Father Pablo Matta officiating. Internment willl follow at Holy Angels Cemetery in Alpine.

Gloria was a devoted sister, mother, and grandmother. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, going above and beyond for them. They will all miss her dearly.

Gloria worked hard, and made meaningful relationships throughout the years. She was known as Grandma. People would call her grandma around town, and she always responded happily with kindness and love.

Our mother had a humble spirit, and was always taking care of others. Thank you for all of your prayers and support during this time.

Gloria is survived by daughters Leticia Portillo (Noel Lopez) from El Monte, Calif., Theresa Ramirez (George Ramirez) from Andrews, Texas, and Jennifer Lynn Morris (Johnny Ramirez) from Alpine; son James “Jimmy” Matthew Morris (Linda Morris) from Alpine; granddaughters Regan Seville Armendariz (Alexis Armendariz), Bo Madaline Morris, Mia Morris, and Naida Morris; grandsons Joseph Anthony Morris, George Jeffrey Ramirez, Jared Daniel Ramirez, Samuel Joseph Dutchover, Jr., James Matthew Morris, Jr., and Seth Noel Dutchover; sisters Bertha Garcia from Monahans, Texas, Elma Schodts from Prosper, Texas, and Isabel “Chavela” Portillo from El Paso, Texas; brothers Jose Portillo (Marcella Portillo) from Monahans, Jesus “Chuy” Portillo, and Armando Portillo (Sylvia Portillo) from Monahans; and three great great grandchildren.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Joe Gallego; sister Julia Monclova; and brothers Luis Cobos Portillo, and David Portillo.

Honorary pallbearers will be Sophia Dutchover, Christian Armendariz, and Andres Armendariz.

Pallbearers will be George Jeffrey Ramirez, Jared Ramirez, Sam Dutchover, Jr., Seth Noel Dutchover, James Matthew Morris, Jr., Joseph Anthony Morris, Alexis Armendariz, and Johnny Ramirez.

Online condolences may be left at alpinememorialfuneralhome. com.

Services were entrusted to Alpine Memorial Funeral Home.