Irene M. Gallardo, who resided in Poteau, Oklahoma, died Friday, June 18, 2021, at her home. She was born December 23, 1946, in Merced, California, to the late Louis Gallardo and Esperanza B. Martinez Gallardo. She was 74 years old.

Irene was a retired CNA, a home-health care provider, and member of Apostolic Tabernacle in Merced, California.

She is survived by three daughters, Cecilia Sanchez, Becky Bass, and Tina Davis; two sisters, Betty Payton and Linda Gallardo; a brother, Louis Gallardo; seven grandchildren, Savannah Blakey, Nathan Schindler, Devon Niven, Rudy Niven, John Sanchez, Harley Harper, and Roxanne Gonzales; and five great-grandchildren, Aryanna Montano, Evan Torres, Marissa Torres, Aurora Serena, and Aroianna Serena.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR  72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202

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