We will miss them in 2022 – Atencion San Miguel | English Version

By Carola Rico

Last year was complicated and with enormous human losses, among them people who marked the history of San Miguel de Allende in some way and were well-known locally.

We dedicate this space to the memory of all those who have passed, and note some who have left a notable mark on our San Miguel community.

Don Santiago Gallardo Muñiz: Founder of the only local shoe manufacturing store and most recognized shoe retail store, San Miguel Shoes. He died on January 7, 2021 due to complications from Covid. A few weeks later, on the 26 of the same month, his wife, Martha López de Gallardo, also lost the battle. She, together with her husband, ran this unique shoe factory and store. It achieved high sales and employed dozens of Sanmiguelenses in the factory.

Martha López de Gallardo and Santiago Gallardo Muñiz

Francisco Javier Zavala Ortiz: Native of San Miguel, he died on February 7, 2021 of Covid. Hewas the well-known presenter and owner of XESQ Radio San Miguel. After the death of his father, theillustrious José Manuel Zavala Zavala (PPKBZON) in 2006, Francisco took over and remained at the fore-

front of the local radio station.