Kim M. (Moreno) Galarza, 68, of Auburn, a dedicated Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister, passed away surrounded by family Friday, June 13, 2025.
Kim was born in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of William and Eleanor (Sczepaniak) Moreno. She grew up in Chicago, Puerto Rico, and New York and married the “love of her life” Humberto ‘Berto’ Galarza on July 24th 1973 beginning a 52 year marriage in Worcester, Massachusetts before settling in Auburn in 1987.
Kim attended QCC graduating with a degree in Radiologic Technology. She was licensed in both Radiography and Mammography and was a member of the ARRT, ASRT, and MSRT. She was an Imaging Student Coordinator at Quinsigamond College and taught many of whom still work in the field currently. Kim went on to work at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates as a Supervisor. She was awarded several Diamond Awards over the years and lead her team through several mergers, retiring in 2017.
Kim was known at work for her neat and ironed uniforms. She was always the first to celebrate everyone’s special occasions. Her rice, frosting, and upside down pineapple cake were crowd favorites. She hosted many parties over the years, and every year the Christmas tree had a new theme. Kim loved to buy new scrub tops and would give away bags of them to students. She redecorated the X-ray department and her home weekly.
Kim is survived by her Love, Humberto; a son, Humberto ‘Bobby’ Galarza, Jr. of Tipton, Iowa; a daughter and best friend Antoinette ‘Tootsie’ Tracy of Worcester; A sister, Antoinette ‘Toni’ Berry of Worcester; three brothers, Michael, Gary, and Richard ‘Poochie’ Moreno of Iowa; grandchildren she adored, Alexander, Dakota, Austin, Amber, William, Cloe, and Brayden; a great grandson, Syrie; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A brother, William Moreno Jr, passed away in 2008.
A selfless woman with high standards, a huge heart, and giant smile, who loved to give of herself. She was generous with her time and wisdom, cherished her family, loved to cook, make and decorate cakes, shop, and spend time at the beach. The greatest moments in Kim’s life were those spent with her family.
Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours Tuesday, June 17th from 4 pm to 7 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME and CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Her funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 18th at 11 am in the funeral home. Burial will follow in All Faiths Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to help with funeral cost can be made to the KG Memorial Fund...
