"Gloria was a very special person. I worked with Gloria for a number of years. My husband was a spanish education minor and she always had time to visit with him and assist him if needed. Our sympathy to the family and may your memories bring you comfort."
In loving memory of
Gloria Rezazadeh Maltes
September 3, 1929 - May 20, 2013
Gloria Rezazadeh Maltes, age 83, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 at Belmont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Madison Wisconsin. She was born on September 3, 1929 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico the daughter of Ulpiano Maltes and Rosa Maltes Vega. Gloria earned a Bachelors degree in Education from the University of Puerto Rico--Rio Piedras. She then came to the United States and attended Indiana University in Bloomington. She graduated Cum Laude with two Masters--one in Library Science and the other in Linguistics. She also earned a PhD doing her dissertation on the viability of bilingual education--at the time a "cutting edge" concept. For many years, Gloria was a Professor and Librarian at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Gloria was very active in Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary professional society of women educators. Gloria had a passion for promoting cultural diversity and inter-cultural understanding. She was involved in many activities concerning cultural diversity at UW-Platteville being a tireless volunteer for multicultural and international student events. She especially loved working on these activities with her dear friend and cousin through marriage Mahi Tandon. Gloria was honored to be appointed by Governor Thompson to serve on the State Affirmative Action Council. Gloria retired from UW-Platteville in 1995. Gloria was a cheerful, energetic, optimistic person that always looked at the bright side of things. As a Christian, she considered service to others her most important mission. She helped countless, students, coworkers, friends and persons in need financially, tutoring, mentoring and just lending an understanding, nonjudgmental ear. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Gloria is survived by her three birth children; Farshad Maltes of Madison, Farnaz Krafft of West Bend and Faryad Rezazadeh of Chicago. She is also survived by Farhad Rezazadeh of Rockford, IL., her stepson that she accepted into the family as her own son. Gloria has four grandchildren, Arthur, Anna, Zhian and Raiyuan. She is also survived by her ex-husband Reza Rezazadeh and many other loving family and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Belmont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Heartland Hospice for all their love, attention and care given freely to Gloria.
Memorial services will be held at Cress Funeral Home, 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison WI on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 1:30 PM. A visitation will also be held prior from 1:00 PM to service time.
Tributes
"I am sorry to hear of Gloria's passing. I worked with her for many years and enjoyed her intelligence, concern for others and good humor. My sympathy to her family."
"Gloria was a supporter of many groups in Platteville. I know of her generosity over the years to the Rollo Jamison Museum in Platteville. My sympathy to her family."
"Gloria was a dear and very supportive member of Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma in Platteville. She would brighten up our meetings with her lovely warm smile and sincere concern for each of us. My sympathy to her children and all of her other family members."
"I am sorry to learn of Gloria's death. My sympathy to all who loved her. I am a past president of Delta Kappa Gamma. Gloria was a vibrant member of our Society. One of my fond memories was a presentation that she gave on poinsettias to our group. Her extensive knowledge and love for those beautiful flowers was an inspiration to our group. I'm wishing her family and friends strength and peace in the days ahead."
"Gloria was passionate in her educational endeavors as well as fighting for fairness for all. My deepest sympathy to Farnaz, Farshad, Faryad, and all of her other family members. We were both Members of Delta Kappa Gamma as well as librarians. I have fond memories of her in Platteville. "
"I am so sorry to hear of Gloria's passing. She hired me as a student assistant in the IML. I have always remembered how much she cared for others and her never ending positive attitude....and her love of poinsettias from her native Puerto Rico. Peace be with her and her loved ones."