Emilio Gallardo Morales, 55, of Lebanon passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026.
He was born on November 16th, 1970, in Córdoba, Mexico, to his parents, Emilio Gallardo Martinez and Carmela Morales Mesa.

He grew up helping his parents farm coffee, corn, rice and sugarcane. As a young man, he immigrated to the United States and eventually settled in Oregon. He taught himself English and studied hard to obtain his citizenship. He married Trena Olson and became a father to her young daughter, Shaina. They later had two more daughters, Nicolina and Shiana.

Emilio was known as a hardworking man who took great pride in providing for his family. He dedicated nearly 30 years of employment to Weyerhaeuser.

In his free time, he kept himself busy with bowling league, landscaping his beautiful two-acre property and many woodworking projects. His family’s home is filled with his one-of-a-kind handmade creations.

Emilio was also a goofball who loved to joke around. Without fail, you could catch him hiding extra cards on family game night. He truly was the life of the party, hosting family events with good food, good laughs and piñatas. Good luck hitting the piñata though! Emilio would send it flying high in the air, and dragging low on the ground! Nothing made him happier than making everyone laugh. Beyond that, he was incredibly kind-hearted. He was generous in nature and always offered a helping hand. In short, he was a true friend and family man to all, and will be missed by everyone around him.

He is survived by his wife, Trena Gallardo; his daughters, Nicolina Gibbs and Shiana Gallardo; his grandchildren, Miguel, Sofia, Amelia, Carmen, Corbyn and Freyja; and his mother and siblings Raul, Juan Carlos, Leticia and Bulmaro. He was preceded in death by his father, his father-in-law Gordon and his stepdaughter Shaina.

The Rosary will be 10:30 AM on June 27th, 2026 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Sweet Home, with the funeral to follow at 11 AM. A celebration of life will be held at 11 AM on August 1st, 2026 at the Sweet Home Elks Lodge. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com