Hortencia L. Smoot

Hortencia L. Smoot died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at the age of
73. Terry was a longtime resident of Morgan Hill and loved the home
her second husband,
“Smiley” Gallardo, bought for her. She worked for Rosscare
polishing floors and putting smiles on patient’s faces.
Hortencia L. Smoot

Hortencia L. Smoot died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at the age of 73.

Terry was a longtime resident of Morgan Hill and loved the home her second husband, “Smiley” Gallardo, bought for her. She worked for Rosscare polishing floors and putting smiles on patient’s faces.

Terry also owned and operated Hortencia’s Courtyard Restaurant, which later became Spero’s. Her main job, however, was raising her family while keeping an immaculate home.

Terry was preceded in death by Gallardo and Bob Smoot, her third husband, who owned Ernie’s Bar and Grill.

She leaves behind her daughter Laura Hernandez and her sons Paul Gallardo, Mike and Steve Monges, and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Terry will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Services will be private.