Pedro "Pete" F. Galvan, 84, of Wauchula, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. He was born in Texas on Oct. 14, 1926 and came to Wauchula from Texas in 1969. Mr. Galvan was employed as a crew leader and was a World War II veteran serving in the U. S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Maria Galvan and one daughter, Marie Taylor (Ureste).
Survivors include his wife, Delfina Galvan; six sons, David Galvan, Gilbert Galvan (Susie), Joe Galvan (Florinda), Robert Galvan (Angel), Chris Galvan (Hopie), and James Galvan; seven daughters, Elva Whidden (Joel), Celia Johnson (Blaine), Linda Ashworth, Elma Joiner, Nora DelaTorre (Gaime), Elida Elisondo (Ruben), and Nola Galvan; one brother, Antonio Galvan; one sister, Gregoria Limon; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 28th at 3:00 p.m. at Robarts Garden Chapel with Pastor Joshua Goodwin officating. Visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. Interment is in Wauchula Cemetery.