Linda M. Perez Galindo

Hello everyone and thank you for reading this obituary. Here, is a brief testimony of the life of our dearly loved, Linda Galindo. Please feel free to add your own sentiments about Linda and how she inspired or touched your life. We welcome you to share your loving thoughts so that everyone can read and understand the many stories Linda was a part of during her wonderful life.

Linda was born in Houston, Texas on Monday, September 6, 1954. She left this world at the young age of 58. She was the daughter of the late, Jesse F. “Sonny” Perez, and the late Constance G. Perez, both of Houston, Texas. She is survived by her maternal sisters, Irene Thurman and family, Becky and Domingo Ramos, Sylvia Vera and family, and brother, Benny G. Carrizal and family. She is survived by 8 paternal brothers & sisters: Robert Perez and family, Christine Hargis and family, Faith Edwards and family, Floria Perez, Jesse Perez and family, Anthony Perez and family, Angela Perez and family, and Mark Perez.

She also had 3 sons: Sal Alvarado III and family, and twins, Mark Alvarado and family and Sergio Alvarado and family. She had 11 grandchildren and many “adopted” nieces, nephews and grandchildren that came into their home frequently to enjoy the beautiful and generous person that she was. And last, but certainly not least, she is survived by her amazing husband, Hector Galindo, who was by her side at every monumental and every simple moment for their last 9 years together.

To speak about Linda is an absolute honor and privilege. To KNOW her was equally the same. Can I truly express to all of you the miracles that came from her life? I will try my best because I feel it is VITAL to understand at least an inkling, if that is all that is taken by my words, to the example of a woman that she turned out to be.

Growing up, Linda was a princess. It was no secret that she had a renowned presence wherever she went. This held true to her last day on earth. As a teenager she had 3 children and headed down a spiraling path that was difficult for even the best of moms in later age and of status. In later years, she experienced tremendous negativity, hardships and failure. But even through all of her misgivings and loss, Linda somehow found enough hope to try again. She found hope to be forgiven. Did she make mistakes? Yes, many. Did she regret decisions or actions that she made that affected herself and others? Absolutely. No doubt. She spoke openly about them, and in time, she asked for forgiveness and also forgave; which ultimately gave her peace and rest now in Heaven.

When she found the Lord… when she gave her mind and heart to a different purpose, her life drastically changed. She began to pour out blessings and understand that she was a type of messenger. She completely believed that she was meant to be an example of love and ultimate forgiveness. A few weeks ago as we sat in her home, eating our normal Sunday meal together, she said, “Katrina, I want to leave this world knowing that I did my part to be an example. I thought for such a long time, that I was this horrible person. I didn’t understand life like I should have back then. I didn’t appreciate life like I should have. But through everything I have been through. Through everything I have put people through, I finally understand. I have tried my best for the last several years to resolve important things, and that is all I can do. I know I can leave this world unafraid of where I’m going. I have no regrets on the peace and love I have come to know. I hope whenever anyone asks you who I was or what my place in this world was, that you are able to tell them my story of lows and highs and that God CAN and does make a difference in your life. Please share my story so that I know I might be an inspiration to someone, to even 1 person in need of knowing how faith… and hope… and forgiveness can actually change a person’s life.

When we look back on Linda’s life and how many great memories involved so many of us here, I know we can agree that food, music, dancing, parties, laughter and shopping were almost always the topic of conversation… or it was actually what we were doing! As a tradition for the last several years, we made it a point to visit on Sunday afternoon. 2 o’clock. We broke bread together, watched movies together and enjoyed the simplicity of a lazy day. This was her joy. Hector grilling or cooking. She & Hector debating about who’s cooking was better ☺ Beatrice and Sal cracking jokes and making us laugh yet always finding the right words to help ease any situation we were facing at the time. The kids running around, filling the air with laughter and bickering and singing. This was her joy. This had grown to be her life and because she CHOSE to draw the line in the sand and be someone she and we could be proud of and that we undoubtedly adored. From the moment she dedicated her life to the Lord, and also met our precious Hector, her loving and ever-devoted husband, we all benefitted in such a way that was better… and different… and wonderful.

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Ecclesiastes says that there is a time for everything. A season for every activity under the heavens. There is:

A time to plant and a time to uproot.

Linda planted seeds of hope in herself and as a result, that hope poured over into the hearts of those near and dear to her. No matter what the outcome, she was relentless about being hopeful.

A time to weep and a time to laugh.

Linda was never afraid to shed tears when she spoke of her children and grandchildren. She was so proud of them all until the very end. She cried tears of joy at the thought of leaving this world knowing she had seen and embraced her sons, grandchildren, and husband whole-heartedly one last time.

A time for war and a time for peace.

Linda battled with unfortunate circumstances in her earlier years. She fought what was average and strived for excitement without consequence. But peace called her name and the battle was done. She fought even harder to win her war for true happiness in faith.

A time to be born and a time to die.

Linda came into this world not of her own choice but left this world of her own will. Somehow her last breath was her own. She didn’t need us deciding her time.

A time to mourn and a time to dance.

Linda has experienced sorrow, death, and even disgrace. But she left that life years ago to dance in this new one… and she danced it with glory and passion that was noticed and respected by the masses.

So, I leave this moment in time with an expressed thought and Bucket List item that I can now check off of Linda’s list. I now say, “Linda, you were an example of the type of person we are proud to know and love because of the tireless efforts you put forth in generosity, faith, love and persistent pursuit of forgiveness. Even through your abundant confidence and sunny disposition, you sometimes doubted that you could be this type of person, because of your passed and because of your regrets. But Linda, you rose above. You conquered your short-comings and in the end, you faced cancer, life, family, friends… everything head on, in heels and shades… and you left this world in peace. It is done. Although you are no longer with us, you can certainly celebrate in Heaven, the victory of having had a life that people will talk about for years to come, in a positive way. Your story of overcoming will be told.