Esperanza "Hope" Galvan

Esperanza “Hope” Galvan, faithful servant of the Lord, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Born June 12, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas to Jesus and Maria Sosa (Nee: Ruiz). As a young child, Esperanza migrated to the north with her parents and siblings. Esperanza was a graduate of Washington Park High School in Racine, Wisconsin. She retired from Racine Unified School District.

Esperanza was very talented, especially in music and art. She started her collection of drawings at the age of thirteen years old. She played the guitar, piano, accordion and tambourine and was a dedicated member of Cristo Rey choir for over twenty years, eventually becoming a choir director. She had a deep love for music and dancing, which remained a joyful part of her life.

On November 23, 1968, Esperanza married the love of her life, Roberto G. Galvan at St. Rose Catholic Church in Racine, Wisconsin and shared a deep bond built on mutual respect and love. As a wife, Esperanza was the heart of her family. Together they raised four children with unconditional love, teaching them the profound value of a deep and lasting relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Her guidance and faith will forever be cherished. As a mother, she was a constant source of support, encouragement, and love. As a grandmother, she was a pillar of warmth and wisdom, always ready with a gentle word or a shared story, leaving behind a legacy of memories that will be cherished forever. There was never a day she did not pray for the salvation of her family.

Esperanza is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Roberto G. Galvan, her children, Rachel (Mark) Rodriguez, Robert Galvan Jr., Rueben Galvan, Angela (Thaddeus) Zelek, Fifteen grandchildren, Kelly, Matthew, Maggie, Tony, Marissa, Dezaray, Yecenia (Alec), Maria, Gerardo, Joseph, Jasmin, Genavy, Anhelica, Noah and Aiden, ten great grandchildren, Aven, Carter, Lileani, Luna, Angel, Thaddeus, Lennox, Eva, Julian and Grace. Brothers, Jesse (Yolanda) Sosa, Enrique (Lupe) Sosa, sisters Maria Louisa Gonzalez, Guadalupe Anchondo, Esther (Orlando) Vela, Virginia Sosa (Raymundo Garcia). Brother-in-laws, Raul (Socorro) Galvan, Manuel (Mary) Galvan, Leo (Jane) Galvan, Richardo (Olivia) Galvan, Juan Galvan, sister-in-laws, Mary Martinez, Angela (Roberto) Guardiola, Dolores (Enrique) Garcia. Special friends Blanca Tapia and Leticia Rivera. And many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Esperanza was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Maria, brothers Jose and Adolfo, sisters Venita and Juanita.

Esperanza’s grace and love will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to have known her. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Secoria, Karly, Elisa and Heidi from Hospice Alliance, for their compassion and care during our mother’s final days. We also wish to express our deepest appreciation to Tia Virginia Sosa, whose love and dedication not only comforted our mother but also provided immense support to our family.

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Esperanza’s life will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, February 6, 2025, at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Ave., with Rev. Craig Richter officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends are welcome to meet with the family for Visitation, Wednesday, February 5th, from 3:00 until 6:00 pm at St. Lucy Catholic Church, and Thursday at 10:00 am until time of Mass at the church.