Obituary
Dr.
Rosalia C. "Sally" Galvez
(September 4, 1923 - August 4, 2013)
Dr. Rosalia G. “Sally” Galvez,
84, of Huntington, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013, at Cabell Huntington
Hospital. She was born September 4, 1928 in Manila, Philippines, the
daughter of the late Jose and Marciana Ugot Cenon. Her late husband,
attorney, Francisco “Frank”, V. Galvez, Jr., and three sisters and a brother
preceded her in death. Surviving family includes her only son, Francisco C.
“Jimmy” Galvez, III., and daughter-in-law, Jean M. Galvez, and Jean’s
mother, Fumiko Trent; and her only grandson, Collin C. Galvez. Sally was a
member of Beverly Hills United Methodist Church, and participated in the
Leha Circle. She was a retired psychiatrist with Mildred Mitchell-Bateman
Hospital, and Prestera. She graduated medical school at the University of
Santo Thomas, Manila, Philippines, and later served a residency at Ypsilanti
State Hospital associated with University of Michigan. Rosalia was once
employee of the year at the former Huntington State Hospital and a past
president of the PPA- Philippine Psychiatrists of America. She was a great
humanitarian in many ways always helping people in need or helping the poor
in any small way she could help. A memorial service will be held at Beverly
Hills United Methodist Church at a later date. Please make donations in her
name to Beverly Hills United Methodist Church.
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