Elizabeth Gallegos

Elizabeth Gallegos Martinez, 58, passed away peacefully at home in Chicago, Illinois, on January 10, 2026, after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer.

Elizabeth was born on May 28, 1967, in Mexico to Ruben and Marina Martinez. She built a life rooted in love for her family and a strong work ethic. For 20 years, she was a dedicated employee at JPMorgan, where she showed up every day with commitment—and the strong belief that she ran the place (and honestly, she probably did). Her coworkers became like a second family to her.

Family was everything to Elizabeth. She loved her grandchildren more than anything, and they were her greatest joy. She enjoyed watching football, basketball, and just about any sport. Her loyalty to the Chicago Bears—through every high and low—will always be remembered.

She also found joy in betting on just about anything and had a quick wit that kept everyone laughing. Her strength, resilience, and unconditional love will live on in all of us.

Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Jose Luis Gallegos; her daughters, Lisette Martinez Gallegos (Noe) and Brandy Gallegos (Philip); her seven beloved grandchildren: Jade Lizbeth Guevara, Elisha Martinez, Dinah Shalom Martinez, Daniela Jireh Martinez, Gabriela Martinez, Richard Ruben Rizza, and Sonny Ezra Rizza; and her siblings, Gloria Gallegos, Elena Martinez, Adelina Martinez, Raul Martinez, Eva Martinez, and Joel Martinez.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruben and Marina Martinez, and her younger brother, Ruben Martinez.

The family is deeply grateful for the love, prayers, and support during this difficult time. For donations or inquiries, please contact Brandy Gallegos at (773) 499-5418.

May she rest in eternal peace, going with God, guided by His loving hand and welcomed into His everlasting light.

With love,

The Gallegos and Martinez Family

Elizabeth Gallegos Martínez, de 58 años, falleció en paz en su hogar en Chicago, Illinois, el 10 de enero de 2026, después de una corta pero valiente batalla contra el cáncer.Nació el 28 de mayo de 1967 en México, hija de Rubén y Marina Martínez. Durante 20 años trabajó con dedicación en JPMorgan, donde llegaba todos los días con compromiso y con la firme creencia de que ella mandaba el lugar (y, sinceramente, probablemente así era). Sus compañeros de trabajo se convirtieron en su segunda familia.La familia siempre fue lo más importante para Elizabeth. Amaba profundamente a sus nietos, quienes eran su mayor alegría. Disfrutaba ver fútbol americano y casi cualquier deporte. Su lealtad a los Chicago Bears siempre será recordada. También encontraba diversión en apostar en casi cualquier cosa y tenía un sentido del humor rápido que siempre sacaba sonrisas.Le sobreviven su esposo de 35 anos, José Luis Gallegos; sus hijas, Lisette Martínez Gallegos (Noe) y Brandy Gallegos (Philip); sus siete nietos: Jade Lizbeth Guevara, Elisha Martínez, Dinah Shalom Martínez, Daniela Jireh Martínez, Gabriela Martínez, Richard Rubén Rizza y Sonny Ezra Rizza; y sus hermanos, Gloria Gallegos, Elena Martínez, Adelina Martínez, Raúl Martínez, Eva Martínez y Joel Martínez.

Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Rubén y Marina Martínez, y su hermano menor, Rubén Martínez.Que descanse en paz eterna, yendo con Dios, guiada por Su mano amorosa y recibida en Su luz eterna.Con amor,La familia Gallegos y Martínez