George Urita Galindo

George U. Galindo died peacefully in his daughter Teresa’s home in Pflugerville, TX. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, 8 children, 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters. He never forgot the farm in Esperanza, Texas, where he was born and raised. He spoke of his farm life with joy and a bit of longing. He loved to hear his sisters sing as they washed dishes in the evenings. He told stories of community, mischief, and hardship on the farm that shaped who he became. Shortly after high school, George joined the United States Air Force. Military life took his family to live in Panama, Portugal, across California and Florida. While in the military, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in sociology and a Master’s degree in public administration. He achieved the non-commissioned rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Early in his military career, he completed a tour of duty in Iceland and Thailand during the Vietnam War. While stationed in Panama with his family he traveled throughout Latin America in service to his country. George Galindo and his wife, Eloisa Aguilar, raised eight children on military bases. There was ocean fishing, boating, swimming, pottery, ballet, soccer, and piano lessons. In Panama he and his family interacted with people from all corners of the world. George grew vegetables and mowed the lawn until he couldn’t. He laughed often and could tell a good joke. He ran five miles a day then walked when he couldn’t. He loved Westerns (he named one of his kids after John Wayne). If asked what he did for a living he’d say ‘I was a cowboy.' His children grew up to be world travelers curious about the lives and cultures around them. They became a nurse, a med tech, a lawyer, teachers, musicians, artists, gardeners, and people who serve their country and community. They became people who laugh, are committed to their families, and love unconditionally. Lastly, George loved his wife. Together they traveled throughout South America, Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. During his last year with her, he asked her, “Do you want to go to Portugal?” George U. Galindo will be buried in a private ceremony at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

George Urita Galindo

May 6, 2023