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Galdino Villasenor

April 18, 1949 ~ June 6, 2025 (age 76) 76 Years Old
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Galdino Villasenor Life Story

Celebrando la Vida de Galdino Villaseñor

Galdino Villaseñor nació el 18 de abril de 1949 en San Luis, México, donde su vida comenzó rodeada de tradiciones, trabajo duro y fuertes valores familiares. De joven, emigró a California, donde trabajó largas jornadas en los campos agrícolas, enviando dinero a sus padres y hermana. Ese sentido de responsabilidad y sacrificio silencioso marcó toda su vida.
Con el tiempo, Galdino llegó a Texas, donde continuó trabajando en un almacén y como carpintero, siempre haciendo lo necesario para mantener a su familia y construir un futuro mejor.

Una Vida en Compañerismo

A finales de sus treinta, el destino unió a Galdino con Mirthala Diana Moore, cuando un amigo le presentó a su cuñada. Lo que comenzó como una presentación sencilla se convirtió en un amor profundo y duradero. Galdino y Mirthala estuvieron casados durante 36 hermosos años y juntos criaron a sus dos hijos: Galdino Villaseñor, Jr. y Arturo Villaseñor.

Más que esposos, fueron compañeros en todo. Si Mirthala era contratada para actuar como payasita en una fiesta infantil, Galdino estaba allí para cargar los equipos, calmar a los niños nerviosos y ayudar con la limpieza. Si ella cocinaba tamales o mole, él era su ayudante en la cocina, pelando, preparando y probando.

Un recuerdo muy querido de la familia es el día que el sombrero de payaso de Mirthala salió volando por el viento en Northwest Highway. Galdino corrió tras él, esquivando carros mientras el sombrero seguía volando más lejos. Cada vez que se acercaba, el viento lo alejaba nuevamente. Esa imagen aún provoca risas entre lágrimas.

Un Hombre de Fe Silenciosa y Canto

Aunque Galdino era un hombre reservado, su fe fue creciendo con los años. Cuando podía asistir a la iglesia, sorprendía a muchos al proclamar en voz alta: "¡Gloria a Dios!", un grito valiente de gozo para alguien tan callado.

En los últimos cinco años de su vida, la música cristiana de alabanza y los cantos de mariachi cristiano le ofrecieron consuelo y conexión espiritual, especialmente mientras su salud disminuía.
Pero sus momentos más sinceros sucedían en casa. Cada noche, su esposa lo escuchaba orar en voz baja en la oscuridad. Recitaba el Salmo 4:8: "En paz me acostaré y asimismo dormiré, porque solo tú, Señor, me haces vivir confiado." Luego pedía a Dios bendiciones para su esposa, sus hijos y sus nietos.

Su salud le impidió asistir a la iglesia en sus últimos años, pero su relación con Dios solo se fortaleció en el silencio.

Amor en los Detalles

Galdino era humilde y frugal; muchas veces necesitaba un pequeño empujón para gastar en sí mismo o en la familia. Fue su esposa quien lo convenció de comprar una casa. Una vez que lo hicieron, él mismo se encargó de todas las reparaciones para ahorrar dinero. A veces, las puertas abrían al revés o los arreglos no eran convencionales, pero siempre estaban hechos con amor.
No demostraba su amor con palabras grandes o gestos exagerados. Lo demostraba trabajando duro, arreglando lo roto, cargando equipo de payasita, y estando siempre al lado de su esposa.
Un Día de las Madres, no había hecho nada especial. Su esposa no se molestó, pero le recordó lo importante que era que sus hijos aprendieran cómo tratar a una futura esposa. De inmediato, llevó a los niños a comprar un pastel. Ese día había estado limpiando nopales, así que decoró el pastel con trozos de nopal. No era elegante, pero la hizo reír. Ese momento simple se volvió uno de sus recuerdos más queridos.

Un Legado de Familia

En sus últimos días, Galdino seguía luchando por quedarse, aunque su cuerpo ya estaba débil. Aunque los gemelos nacieron mientras aún vivía, estaba demasiado enfermo para conocerlos. Pero sabía que estaban aquí, y crecerán escuchando las historias del "Buelo" amoroso que oraba por ellos cada noche y los amó con todo su corazón.
Galdino deja atrás a su esposa amada, Mirthala Diana Moore; sus hijos: Mario Villaseñor, Galdino Villaseñor, Jr., y Arturo Villaseñor con su esposa Alahir; y sus nietos: Alyzah Villaseñor, Arturo Villaseñor, Jr., y los gemelos Avian y Arian Villaseñor.

También le sobreviven sus hermanos: Candelaria, Luis, David, Raúl, Rafa, Ofelia, Anatolia, Magnolia y Antonia Villaseñor. Fue precedido en muerte por sus padres y por sus hermanos Benjamín, Agustín y Margarita Villaseñor, quienes hoy lo reciben en el descanso eterno.

Su legado vive en cada comida compartida, cada oración silenciosa, cada pastel con nopal, cada puerta al revés, y cada historia contada en familia. Trabajó con entrega, amó profundamente, y su presencia jamás será olvidada.


Celebrating the Life of Galdino Villasenor

Galdino Villasenor was born on April 18, 1949, in San Luis, Mexico, where his life began surrounded by tradition, hard work, and strong family values. As a young man, he migrated to California, where he worked long days in the fields, sending money home to support his parents and sister. That sense of responsibility and quiet sacrifice would define the rest of his life.

Eventually, Galdino made his way to Texas, where he continued working in a warehouse and as a skilled carpenter-always doing whatever it took to provide for his family and build a better future.

A Life Built in Partnership

In his late thirties, fate brought Galdino together with Mirthala Diana Moore, when a friend introduced him to his sister-in-law. What started as a simple introduction turned into a deep, lifelong love. Galdino and Mirthala were married for 36 beautiful years, raising two sons: Galdino Villasenor, Jr. and Arturo Villasenor.

More than husband and wife, they were partners in everything. If Mirthala was hired to dress as a clown for a child's birthday party, Galdino was there to carry supplies, calm nervous kids, and help with cleanup. If she was in the kitchen cooking tamales or mole, Galdino was right by her side, peeling, prepping, and taste-testing.

One fond memory the family loves to tell is the time Mirthala's clown hat blew off on a windy day along Northwest Highway. Without hesitation, Galdino darted after it-dodging cars as the hat danced farther down the road. Every time he came close, the wind would catch it again. That image of him chasing that hat, determined and slightly frustrated, still brings laughter through tears.

A Man of Quiet Faith and Song

Though Galdino was a reserved man, his faith grew steadily deeper over the years. When he was able to attend church, he would often surprise others by loudly proclaiming, "Praise God!" from the pews-a bold outburst of joy from someone who otherwise lived quietly.

In the last five years of his life, Christian praise music and mariachi worship songs became especially meaningful to him. These songs brought him comfort and connection as his health declined.
But his most sincere moments came at home. Each night, his wife would hear him praying softly in the dark. He would recite Psalm 4:8: "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety." Then, he would ask God to bless his wife, his sons, and his grandchildren.
His health eventually made it hard to attend services, but his relationship with the Lord only grew deeper in the stillness.

Love in the Details

Galdino was humble and frugal-often needing a little encouragement to spend on anything for himself or the family. It was his wife who had to talk him into buying a home. Once they did, he took pride in fixing everything himself to save money. Sometimes that meant the doors opened backward or the repairs weren't quite conventional-but they were always done with love.
He didn't show love through big words or grand gestures. He showed it through acts of service-working long hours, fixing what was broken, carrying clown gear, and standing beside his wife no matter what.

One Mother's Day, Galdino hadn't done anything special. His wife didn't mind for herself, but she gently reminded him how important it was that their sons grow up knowing how to honor a future wife. Without hesitation, he took the boys and went out to buy a cake. That day he had been preparing cacti, so-naturally-he decorated the cake with cactus pieces. It wasn't fancy, but it made her laugh. That silly, thoughtful moment became one of her most treasured memories.

A Legacy of Family

In his final days, Galdino was still fighting to stay, even as his body grew weak. Though the twins were born while he was alive, he was too ill to meet them. But he knew they were here-and they will grow up hearing stories of the loving "Buelo" who prayed for them each night and loved them with all his heart.
Galdino is survived by his devoted wife, Mirthala Diana Moore, and his children: Mario Villasenor, Galdino Villasenor, Jr., and Arturo Villasenor and his wife Alahir. He is lovingly remembered by his grandchildren: Alyzah Villasenor, Arturo Villasenor, Jr., and the twins Avian and Arian Villasenor.

He is also survived by his siblings: Candelaria, Luis, David, Raul, Rafa, Ofelia, Anatolia, Magnolia, and Antonia Villasenor. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Benjamin, Agustin, and Margarita Villasenor, who now welcome him into eternal rest.

His legacy lives on in every meal shared, every quiet prayer, every cactus-topped cake, every backward-hinged door, and every story told around the table. He worked hard, he loved deeply, and his presence will never be forgotten.


Services

Funeral Service
Friday
June 13, 2025

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Hughes Family Tribute Center
9700 Webb Chapel Rd
Dallas, TX 75220

Committal Service
Friday
June 13, 2025

12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Calvary Hill Cemetery

Reception
Friday
June 13, 2025

12:30 PM
Hughes Family Tribute Center
9700 Webb Chapel Rd
Dallas, TX 75220

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