Raul "Blackie" Galvan
April 24, 2016
Raul Ruben “Blackie” Galvan, 68, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016.
He was born September 7, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa to Crespin and Amilia (Valadez) Galvan. He was self-employed as a mechanic and loved model cars, painting, and his family.
Blackie is survived by his children, Cindy Galvan, Lisa Lechuga, Brenda (Ricky) Ceniceros, Crissy Fernandez, Christopher Bear, and Crystal (Joseph) Gaynor, 19 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Gloria Rios, Linda Cross, Richard Galvan, Carmela Carroll, and Jerry Galvan.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Chris, Gregory, Albert, Raymond, and Lloyd.
Services will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines with visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 7:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Blackie.
Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Todd & Cornella(Palmer) Miller
04/27/2016
Our condolences go out to the entire Galvan family. Death is not the end of life, but a part of life. Although Blackie is gone he shall remain in our thoughts for decades to come. When my family spoke of the bottoms, the Galvans was always mentioned. So we pray for you all that the Lord shall ease the pain an sorrow from your hearts. An rejoice for Blackie as he reunites with his LOVED ones that has gone before him. The Palmers Zip & Edna Gerald, Raymond, Cornella, Bobby and Sandy.
Carol Norelius
04/27/2016
I will miss you my friend good memories I'll hold dear to my heart till we meet again
Prayers and hugs to the Family and anyone who loved Blackie
Robin (Kelsey) Spratt
04/27/2016
I grew up knowing Blackie and his daughters Lisa, Cindy and Chrissy. My Dad Kenny Kelsey was sharing with my children some memories of him and Blackie. I never knew what his first name was because us kids only knew him by blackie. I remember in high school being friends with Lisa and spending lots of time with them. I'm sorry for all the families loss. My prayers to all of you.
DAN RICHARDSON
04/27/2016
MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE GALVAN FAMILY. BLACKIE I MET YOU THROUGH RAYMOND MUNIZ AND YOLANDA SJULLIE AND FRANZIENE AND FOR A BRIEF TIME YOU WERE MARRIED TO MY SISTER PENNY, MAY YOU R I P AND FLY AND SOAR HIGH WITH THE EAGLES AND ANGELS. GOD BLESS!!
Angel,Debbie & Bob
04/26/2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Galvin family.Blackie you will be missed greatly by many,you had the biggest heart always helping someone.Your memories will live on forever in our hearts,we have many of them.Deb will continue to shop the Goodwills knowing your spirit will be by her side.When you get home tell Butch we love him and miss him greatly as we do you.
Amanda Pittman
04/26/2016
My thoughts Prayers go out to the family. To my buddy Blackie: Fly high with the Angels my friend.
Carol (Van Sickle) Southwick
04/26/2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the Galvan famiy R.I.P BLACKIE, You were a good hearted person who helped many with car repairs , I will never forget the time you gave my mama a car because she had 6 of us kids and no transportation she was forever grateful for your kind gesture and how you repaired it free of charge for many years later! FLY HIGH BROTHER AND HUG MY MAMA FOR ME!!
Myrna Hill
04/26/2016
You was a very good friend known you all my life, learning things about cars and such, laughing with Bobby Sams, Greg Wright and many others.
My Dad Marion Finch thought alot of you and so do I
I will miss your smile and wisdom.
R.I.P Blackie
My prayers go out to your family.
Cardines Family
04/26/2016
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY.RIP.
Sheryl Wright
04/25/2016
Blackie, known you for a long time I remember all the time you and tow joe spent together with towing cars and working on cars We have a lot of good time memories, you will be missed say hello to tow joe for me.
thoughts and prayers to your family
Brenda Galvan
04/25/2016
Love you dad!!
your weda!
Carl G Hannon
04/25/2016
you will be miss my friend .my prayers with your family
Joel Miller
04/25/2016
you are a great friend of mine you will be missed you helped me a lot your friend joel miller
mr and misses DANNY GARRISON
04/25/2016
OUR PRAYER AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Michael Auch
04/25/2016
Blackie, you will be missed, from the Auch family to yours, RIP.
Many, many memories.