Maria Altagracia Galeas (née Díaz)
January 25, 1948 - August 7, 2025
Maria Altagracia Galeas (née Díaz) passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, in Newark, Delaware. She was born on January 25, 1948, in San Felipe, El Salvador to the late Cristino Espinal and Fernanda Díaz.
Maria’s life journey took her from her birthplace to the United States, where she spent her later years. Maria met Edgardo Galeas in 1976 while living in Maryland. They were married on April 08, 1978 in Baltimore, MD. Together they raised two children: Richard Galeas, and Jessica Cooke (née Galeas) and created a beautiful life together. Her presence touched the lives of those around her, and her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.
Maria worked as a homemaker and often volunteered in the community. She devoted her life to her family and helping others. She was an inspiration for her children and taught them that with faith and family, anything is possible.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Fernanda Díaz; father, Cristino Espinal; and her brother.
Maria is survived by husband, Edgardo Galeas-López; sister, Enemecia Díaz; son, Richard Albert Galeas; daughter, Jessica Maria Cooke; stepson, Edgar Stewart Galeas; and grandchildren, Nicholas Jacob, Norah Grace, Camila Maria, Emerson James and Michael Anthony. Her grandchildren were her world and she loved spending her time cooking, gardening, decorating, and watching sports with her family. She will be remembered for her kindness and wonderful sense of humor.
May her memory bring comfort and peace to those who mourn her passing. The family has entrusted Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home with the arrangements. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Holy Angels RC Church, 82 Possum Park Rd., Newark, DE, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Maria’s name to the Helen Graham Cancer Center, Christiana Care Office of Philanthropy, 4000 Nexus Drive, Suite W3-300, Wilmington, DE 19803 or online by clicking here.
Leo Velasquez
Marta de Galeas, a wonderful human being, a dedicated Mother and wife, that we all saw.
We in my family, we will always member her, and we feel fortunate to have shared so many beautiful days with her.
God bless Marta.
Our condolences to Egardo her husband with her siblings: Jessica, Richard. From the bottom of our hearts.
From: Leo Velasquez, Anamaria Velasquez and family.
Maria Kearns
Our deepest condolences to the Galeas family. We send our prayers for all.
Hector and Milita Hernandez
Deepest sympathy for the loss of your wife and mother. Our prayers go to you and may her soul rest in peace.
The Lucas Family
Dearest Edgardo and Family. With Our Deepest Sympathy and Heartfelt Condolences, We Stand and Pray With and For You In Your Time of Loss and Grief. May Heaven’s Love, Peace, and Comfort Rest Upon You Throughout Your Healing And Restoration.
Sorrowfully,
Tony Lucas and Family
Dimitri & Isabel Stokas
Our deepest condolences with love and friendship. We will always remember the wonderful time we share with Marta. We are praying for your peace and comfort.
‘Cuando alguien que amas se convierte en recuerdo, el recuerdo se convierte en tesoro”
Joe & Cecilia Till
Our sincerest condolences for your loss. Wishing the Galeas family peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Nestor and Ma Lourdes Cardona
Our most heartfelt condolences to the entire family Galeas. Marta was always a loving person and a dedicated mother. Her and Edgardo have a special place in our hearts. I will never forget they accompanied us on our 1st date and provided us a much appreciated moral support. We share many wonderful memories, good times and a lasting friendship. We will miss her dearly.
Paul & Jan Leccacorvi
Dearest Jess.
We are sorry to hear the passing of your lovely mum.
We send our sincere condolences to you and all your family.
Much love.
Jan & Paolo Leccacorvi xxx
Giuliana
Maria is such a wonderful person and it was such a blessing to have gotten to know her and her husband. She will definitely be missed. Prayers to her husband and her family at this difficult time.