Helen Solis Gallegos, of Castroville, Texas, passed away June 5, 2026 at the age of 91. She was born May 15, 1935 in Castroville, Texas, one of seven children born to Jesus and Maria Hernandez Solis.
On February 11, 1956, Helen married Stevan R. Gallegos at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville. Stevan passed away on December 26, 2025, just a few months before their seventieth wedding anniversary. Their marriage was blessed with six children.
Helen was a member of the St. Ann’s Altar Society and the Guadalupana Society at St. Louis Catholic Church.
Survivors include her children, Richard Gallegos (Maritza) of Alexandria, Virginia, Steve Gallegos (Gail) of Sanger, Mickey Gallegos of Castroville, Kenny Gallegos (Melissa) of Castroville, Stefanie Gallegos of San Antonio, and Felicia Larson (Dane) of Round Rock; grandchildren, Breslly Perez, Nicole Jones (Terry), Chris Gallegos, Alicia Gallegos, Aimee Lee (Jerry), Alex Robertson (Ryan), Ken Gallegos, Amanda Griggs (Justan), Megan Gallegos, Gerald Gallegos, Karina Cardenas, Carissa Cardenas, Tyce Larson, and Kolby Larson; ten great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stevan R. Gallegos; brothers, Jessie Solis, Joe Solis, David Solis, Rudy Solis, Sr., and John “Johnny” Solis; and sister, Lucia Reyna.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home, with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Castroville, Texas.
One of Helen and Stevan’s last requests was for them to be buried together at the same time. Their request will be honored and Stevan’s urn will be placed in the casket with Helen. As Stevan was a retired Lt. Col in the United States Air Force, Military Honors will be rendered for him during their joint committal service and burial at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in Helen’s memory to St. Louis Catholic School, Blessed Moye Catholic School, or to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. www.tondre-guinn.com
Helen Solis Gallegos
