Ismael Gallo Esparza
Obituary
Ismael "El Gallo" Gallo Esparza died on June 16 after a short illness.
Mr. Gallo Esparza was born on May 19, 1955 to his parents Pilar Gallo and Victoria Esparaza de Gallo in Yahualica, Jalisco, Mexico. He worked many years for Sakata Ranchers and Seascape Resort.
Mr. Gallo Esparza is survived by his wife of 12 years, Celia Tapia; his three children, Angelica P. Bonilla-Gallo (Jose Bonilla Jr.), Rosalva "Mona" Gallo and Ismael Gallo, Jr.; his seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; six brothers; and one sister. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was good-spirited, had a great sense of humor and was a real warrior. He will be missed.
Funeral services will be held at Mary Auxiliadora, 2401 E. Lake Ave., on July 9 at 10am. A celebration of life will follow from 1-4pm at the Woman's Club Center, 12 Brennan St. Mehl's was entrusted with the funeral services.
Published in The Pajaronian · July 9, 2021