GALINDO, Carlos Francisco

GALINDO, KELLOGG, OLSON, MILLER, ROURK, SLATTUM, TIGGES

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 3/30/2018 at 16:21:52

Obituary ~ Carlos Francisco Galindo
February 06, 1916 ~ April 29, 2007

The Globe Gazette
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
September 09, 2009

MASON CITY — Carlos Francisco Galindo 91, of 513 Fifth St. S.E., died Sunday (April 29, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. It was Carlos’ wish to have his body donated to the College of Medicine at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, in the Anatomical Program.

There will be no services at this time. Graveside services will be held at a later date in the Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Carlos F. Galindo Memorial Fund.

Carlos was born on Feb. 6, 1916, in Hampton, the son of Leo and Mary “Lucy” (Kellogg) Galindo. He graduated from Rockwell High School in 1936.

He was united in marriage to Nordyce Olson on March 26, 1940, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake.

Carlos worked at the Clear Lake Bakery for four years. Carlos and Nordyce lived in Mason City for 65 years. He worked for Determan Electric for nine years, and, in 1953, he started his own electrical business Galindo Electric. He retired in 1978.

Carlos’ hobbies were woodworking and baking; his greatest love was spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church Mason City.

Survivors include his wife, of 67 years, Nordyce Galindo, of Mason City; children, Brian Galindo, Dallas, Texas, Deanna (Warren) Miller, of Rancho Mirage, Calif., Joseph (Dee Dee) Galindo, of Anoka, Minn., Anthony (Linda) Galindo, of Mason City, Morris (Mary Lou) Galindo, of Mason City, Rita Galindo, of Newport News, Va., Jean (Dr. Michael) Rourk, of Reidsville, N.C., and John (Inge) Galindo, of Cathederal City, Calif.; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Enid Slattum, of Dallas, Texas, and Joyce Galindo, of Little Canada, Minn.; four nieces; and one great-nephew, along with other relatives and friends.

Carlos is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mary Galindo; children, Rose Tigges, and Charles Galindo; one brother, Leo Galindo.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.

www.colonialchapels.com.

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The Globe Gazette
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
September 09, 2009

MASON CITY -- Carlos Francisco Galindo, 91, of 513 Fifth St. S.E., died Sunday, April 29, 2007, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

It was Carlos's wish to have his body donated to the College of Medicine at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, in the Anatomical Program.

Brian T. Galindo, 67, of Dallas, Texas, died April 15, 2008, at his home.

Graveside services will be held for both Carlos and Brian at 11 a.m. Saturday Sept. 12, 2009, at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, near the west gate entrance, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel of St. Joseph's Catholic Church officiating.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, March of 2018