Carmen

Galnares

Carmen Galnares, age 65, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

Carmen was born on August 11, 1956 in Defiance, OH to the late Daniel Rios and Rose Tapia. On October 6, 1979, she married David Galnares Sr., who survives. For more than 20 years, Carmen worked in custodial and food service for Adrian Public Schools until her retirement in 2020. She was a member of Holy Family Parish (St. Joseph Catholic Church) in Adrian, MI. Carmen loved Mexican music and dancing and was devoted to her family and friends. Carmen always had a positive outlook on life with her kind heart and smile.

Carmen is also survived by son, David Galnares Jr., Adrian, MI and daughter, Anica (Jason) Etchey, Sturgis, MI; brothers: Jesse Rios, Fort Wayne, IN; Danny (Pam) Rios Jr., Zephyrhills, FL; Ricky Rios, Paulding, OH; Mike (Sheila) Tapia, Bedford, VA; sisters: Stella Bernal, Fort Wayne, IN; Rose Mary (Rojelio Riojas) Carlisle, Van Wert, OH; two grandsons, Edward and Phineas Etchey.

Carmen is also preceded in death by her sisters: Beatrice Jackson, Ella Sawmiller, and Christina Gonzales.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 25, 2022 at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding with Father Austin Ammanniti officiating. Burial will be at Live Oak Cemetery, Paulding.

Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home.