08/10/2026
GALLEGO, Eva Madrid, 92, long-time resident of Tucson, passed away August 5, 2026. She was born in Naco, Mexico, the daughter of Maximiano and Francisca Madrid. She had resided in Tucson for 74 years.
Eva was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who dedicated her life to her family and her faith. She was a woman of strength, compassion, and love. Her family will remember her for her kindness, warmth, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. Her greatest joy was her family, and she took great pride in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Eva was the beloved wife of the late Jesus P. Gallego, Sr., with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. She is survived by her sons, Antonio (Anna), Daniel, and Jesus II (Doris), all of Tucson; and daughters, Elizabeth Vega (Tony) of Tucson, Esther Saenz (Luis) of Vail, and Elena Ferreira (Sam) of Kailua-Kona, HI. She was proud of her 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jesus P. Gallego, Sr., and two daughters, Leonor Gallego Quintana and Eva Gallego.
Eva’s family will forever cherish the memories of her love, strength, and devotion. Her presence will be deeply missed, but the love she gave to her family and the legacy she leaves behind will live on through the generations.
A Funeral Service will be held at 9:00am, on Monday, August 17, 2026 at Evergreen Mortuary. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery Friends may...
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