Sylvia Ann (Gallegos) Powell

Sylvia Ann (Gallegos) Powell, 49, died Oct. 21, 2011, at her home in Wasilla.

The family would like for everyone to join them for a celebration of her life at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 2 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church, 1619 S. Flores St., San Antonio, Texas.

Sylvia was born July 7, 1962, to Phillip and Mary (Sifuentes) Gallegos in San Antonio. Sylvia moved to Wasilla in July 2011.

Sylvia is survived by her longtime friend and husband, Kevin C. Powell of Wasilla; sons, Paul Rene Gallegos and Allen Romero, both of San Antonio; daughter, Angela Rose Gallegos of Wasilla; grandmother, Anontio Botello; mother, Mary Valdez of San Antonio; father, Phillip Gallegos (Mona) of San Antonio; brother, Joseph Gallegos (Vicky) of San Antonio; sisters, Lisa Leos (Richard) of San Antonio and JoAnn McColley (Ray) of Snohomish, Wash.; two nieces, five nephews and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family would like to give special thanks for Mujeres Unidas for the laughter and joy that was given to our sisters.

Arrangements were by Valley Funeral Home and Crematory.