Panfila "Pat" Galvan
June 1, 1929 ~ March 3, 2021
Panfila "Pat" Galvan, 91, Retired Spanish Teacher, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Graveside Service will be at 2:30 pm, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Calvary Cemetery. Preceded in death by her parents, Severiano and Donaciana Galvan; sisters, Felisa Galvan, Sr. Ignatius Galvan; brother, Lino Galvan. Survived by her brothers, Gayle (Terry) Galvan of Falls Church, VA, John Galvan, Lawrence Galvan; sisters, Magdalena Cox, Mary Ellen Lakomski. A memorial has been established with: Botanica, 701 Amidon St., Wichita, KS 67203. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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Panfila was passionate about her teaching and about life; my condolences to her family, friends and students she impacted. John Morton
I was a student of Ms. Galvan from 1990-1992. She has thought me so much…. Not just Spanish but she has thought me to be kind and be a classy human being. She always looked beautiful every day she came in to class. I admired that about her. She is one of the reasons why I am the strong woman I am today. She loved her students as if they were her own children. One of the BEST teachers in my lifetime. Words are not enough to show how much I adored her. Prayers for the entire Galvan family. May she Rest In Peace.
Ms. Galvan had a profound influence on me as I sought to learn Spanish. Thanks to her, I became fluent and was a professional interpreter for a while! She has an amazing legacy and will be missed.