My best friend, I'm in 7th grade now, and every summer doesn't feel the same without her. Sometimes, I look at the silly little doodles she used to draw in my notebooks and the silly little pictures, some days I can hear her laugh and can't help but cry. I cant even listen to the same songs we both listened too. Although I made new friends, no one can replace Ms.Tafoya.
  
I remember when we gave each other nickname, she was the queen of rats , while I was the queen of roaches, silly enough, I got a pet rat and named it after her. 

When I came back to school, friends came around me and told me she passed, I didn't believe it, I thought it was a sick joke, but when it registered that she actually died, i took all of the doodles, the notes, and all of the drawings and keep them in a safe. 

I miss her so much to the point it hurts, she will forever be my best friend, my wonder girl. Me and wynter miss her so badly.

I would trade my life for hers, I wish I could reverse time so I could appreciate more of the time we could have spent together. Giggling and playing games during free time in computer lab, singing cringey songs loudly during p.e, if only I could have been to the service for her.

My best friend,years later ,I still miss you so much.

Galilea was my best friend In kinder and after she moved I never spoke with her again I thought maybe one day I would see her again but that was until one of my friends now had found out she had passed away last year  I wondered how I had never knew all this time I remember one day she gave me her phone number but I never used it I now regret that I just know that one day I will be able to see her once again and I will keep her in my prayers till then 💗🙏🏽

I remember when me and Galilea would call every single day she would put a smile on my face when I talk to her I loved how she would say something like funny and happy I just loved it I wish she could stay here with us but she’s now in the sky waving down at me and her other friends and family I miss her so much bestie❤️

Galilea was my bestie she would make me smile every day and I loved when we would laugh and talk about things and make me shine but after I found out she died I broke into tears I couldn’t stop crying for 1-3 hours I wish that Galilea was still here in my life because she made me feel like myself and made me shine and showed how it is in life like how to be best friends I hope you Rest In Peace up there in heaven and I hope she makes sure to wave to all of her loved ones we all miss you Demon slayer lover❤️ love from Emalee Rae Herrera

Galilea was my best friend when I found out she was dead I couldn’t stop crying she one of my favorite people on this earth

The last fun advanture you had with us! Such a fun day!!! We will never forget this day! We miss you sooo much Gali you have no idea 😭

My beautiful Gali girl our holidays will never be the same without😔 
I promise to always keep your memories alive🩷
We miss you soooo much!!!! 😭

As school goes back in and the news has been shared there will be a lot of sad friends at Victoria Walker. Galilea came to Grace's birthday party and we truly enjoyed spending time with her. Grace will definitely miss seeing her this year. Prayers to her parents and family. 

Prayers for Leeroy and Krystal, Noel and Adriel and extended family and friends. Gali’s light shown bright for all of us to see. May that light continue to shine on through this special family as they navigate this unimaginable loss and move forward with this sweet angels memory. Sending you our love and condolences, The O’Briens

Gali, 
When your mom moved to Baytown so many years ago I was so happy to have family near. I didn’t realize how many blessings she was actually bringing into my life. Becoming part of your family, spending weekends at the house and seeing you grow up are precious memories that bring so much joy to my heart. Even now I can close my eyes and see your smile, your eyes shining bright and your beautiful smile. I still remember the day I walked into your last apartment and your mom cooking in the kitchen saying ‘Gali has started drawing now, you should see’. I find you, you find me and you hold up your journal and WOW! There I see your beautiful drawings-imperfectly perfect with so much promise. I was there when the spark was ignited, when your magic sparkled and started to grow. That magic also included your tough girl boss energy- you were a force to be reckoned with- thanks to your brothers who made sure you learned to defend yourself and never backdown. You used that skill on the soccer field and of course at home. You were a Fierce Sweet Anime Princess-the title of your autobiography I’m sure. And then there’s the day we were talking and you called me ‘Tia’ accidentally, you looked at me and then I just smiled and you smiled and I became your Tia. Being your honorary Tia brought me happiness and I hold that honor close to my heart. I always knew you would make a big difference in this world, I just never knew it would be with the gift of life. The magic that made you YOU lives on in the gift you shared with other families. My wish is that you continue to draw with the colors in heaven, may you run across the fields made of clouds and may the angels listen to the stories you create. With Love, Tia Erika 

Kristal
I am deeply sorry for your loss of your daughter.  Im sending my love and sympathy to you and your family.

Last day of school 05/24/2022
Dear Galilea when I found out you passed is was speachless and then that made me think of all the AMAZING memories we had. Like this one, do you remember when we were all at lunch and we had just got in trouble you were the first one to make us laugh oh! And I don’t know if you noticed but I think you were definitely that girl that is smart,pretty,funny,and really really sweet so I just want you to know we love you.                            :Love Nylah 

A very bright and inspiring student, that I had the opportunity of teaching this past school year. She always had dreams of  becoming an artist. Gone too soon💔

Love, Ms. Gray

I’m so glad I got to your baby girl Kristal! Love y’all!! Y’all are in my prayers 🙏

My baby Gali wasn’t just a cousin to Katalina she was more like a sister! They were inseparable, they loved doing tiktoks together, playing Roblox, and FaceTime each other almost every other day💕 
I love their bond I would see them and it would take me back to me and my sister💕 We love you Gali and we will carry you in our hearts forever💕🙏🏼

I remember when me and Gali would pretend we had water bending powers and splash each other. I will miss our deep conversations we had 😞 Love you Gali ❤️ 

OBITUARY

Galilea Ariadne Tafoya

November 2, 2012 – July 28, 2023

Earthman Baytown Funeral Home

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