Mary Kaye Galles

Mary Kaye Galles, 60, of Anza, California, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Born on August 23, 1964, in Long Beach, California, Mary Kaye was the seventh child of Michael and Bernadine Galles. She grew up in Long Beach and graduated from Jordan High School in 1982. After high school, she pursued her passion for beauty and style by completing cosmetology school and earning her license. In 1986, she moved to Hemet, California, where she made her home for many years before eventually settling in Anza.

Mary Kaye had a vibrant spirit and a heart full of love. She cherished her family deeply and was often the life of every gathering—lighting up the room with her laughter, wit, and generous nature. She had a gift for making others smile and never hesitated to offer a helping hand or a kind word. A true animal lover, she had a soft spot for strays and frequently tried to rescue and care for lost pets. Her warmth extended beyond family to friends and neighbors alike—Mary Kaye never met a stranger.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Bernadine Galles, and siblings Barbara Pearson, Elizabeth Dunn, and Reginald Galles.

Mary Kaye is lovingly remembered by her partner, Mitchell Strain; her children, Christopher Galles, Michael Galles and wife Kaley, and Jessica Russell and husband Chris; her grandchildren, Starr, William, Michael, and Stormy Galles, and Claire and Jack Russell. She is also survived by her siblings John Galles,Tony Galles and wife Alma, and Kimberly Brandstetter, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss her dearly.

Her memory will live on in the joy she brought to others and the love she so freely gave.