Birth date: May 12, 1936 Death date: Jun 22, 2024
Henry Ladislao Gallardo, 88, a retired Air Force veteran passed away peacefully on June 22nd, 2024. A dedicated serviceman, Henry devoted over 20 years to his country, demonstrating unwavering commitment and valor. Henry's legacy Read Obituary
Henry Gallardo was one of my dad’s close friends. My dad was Eusebio “Chevo” Lara and was Henry’s golfing buddy. Henry was so often going out of his way for my dad and for my mom and for me. His generosity was extraordinary. He is a model for me to live by and may his soul rest in peace. I know Henry is teeing it up somewhere with his buddies. We will miss him immensely. En paz descanse.
My colodence to the family. I will miss Henry very much. He was very special too me he would always welcome me with a hug an kiss.
He will always be remembered 💓
I will miss my Uncle Henry ...I remember living with him in San Antonio tx...he was no nonsense, I was only 11 yrs old but I have good memories of my uncle Henry, may he rest in God's love..
My best memory of Henry was when we would talk about the Padres. Our families have known each other for many years. Henry, you will be greatly missed! Thank you for your service sir!!
The absolute best childhood memory I have of my Grampa is the time he & my Gramma took me to Disneyland [just the three of us] as a special 9th birthday gift! I don’t think they expected me to, but I insisted they rode the roller coasters with me. Grampa accompanied me on the Matterhorn (Splash Mountain), & at one point mid-ride he hollered, “DON’T TELL YOUR GRAMMA I WAS YELLING LIKE THIIIIIIIIIIS!!” 💜 To this day, the thought of my super tough Grampa letting his guard down to be vulnerable with me on a Disneyland ride warms my soul & makes me smile.
My Grampa was an exemplary man who filled every void in the lives of his grandkids who needed it. He was a lifeline of sorts for me, an unwavering source of [at times, very tough] love . My Grampa showed me how to be a supportive family member, regardless of personal feelings towards any situation. He was always so unapologetically himself- a stern yet nurturing man, & I loved that about him whole heartedly. My Grampa was everything that I strive to be now as a devoted Mom to Gavino & partner to my husband, just like he was for my Mom [his daughter] & my Gramma. To say I feel blessed that our God put this man in my life would be an understatement, I could never express in words how much my Grampa meant to me. May he rest physically, but his legacy live on forever in our hearts. I will always love you, Grampa!!
Uncle Henry you were, and always will be the patriarch of this family. You will forever be loved, remembered and missed.
With so much love, Chris
