Mother of 5, whose husband suddenly died, sobs after surprises from Secret Santa & David Archuleta

We will be surprising deserving people and families every day from now until Christmas with gifts unique to their circumstances.

Maila Galo's husband, Ben Galo, was killed unexpectedly on Aug. 20 in a construction accident. The couple had been married for nearly 20 years and now Maila is left alone to raise and provide for their five children. The family then had to move in with Maila's brother's family to help make ends meet in the absence of Ben's salary.

With the move, the children started new schools the day after their dad's funeral and there are now 19 people living in that one home. Just days ago, Malia's oldest son left for a Latter-day Saints mission in Omaha, Nebraska. He opened his mission call a few days before his dad's accident and will now be gone for two years. This is a major expense and another big adjustment for this single mom.

Maila is collecting very little from Ben's accident insurance and tries to live so humbly as she cares for her children ages 16, 14, 12, and 7.

Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News elves to surprise Maila at her brother's home and, along the way, the crew picked up American Idol star David Archuleta so he could bring the spirit of Christmas through music.

Watch the video above to see the surprise!

#SecretSanta #EastIdahoNews #DavidArchuleta

[isisemkeb]

I cried for this mother. I cried for the lost of her hubby, partner, friend, lover. Thx Secret Santa. You have chosen such a deserving family.

[jonsiek]

I honestly want to know how Nate Eaton the reporter keeps it together every video. My eyes water every video.

[carmendiaz]

Hi it’s me Carmen M Diaz I want to thank everyone for there love ❤️ and support it makes me so special that people really care from the bottom of my hearts 🥰 with love 💕 the Diaz Family ❤️💕😍🥰💐🌷🌹♥️💞💗

[annelizebuitendach]

Wow, what a beautiful rendition of "O Holy Night". It brought calmness into that room. Bless this family.

[andykey]

"You don't have to say anything, you just need to know that there are people who love you and care about you..." 😭😭😭

[Indiasplace]

David Archuletta is a sweet heart! He hugged her and didn’t pull away like a lot strangers tend to do. He’s a beautiful soul. Hope this family is doing good these days

[jthor]

To say I cried would be a lie.
I bawled like a baby out of sorrow for this family’s loss and for the beauty of David’s voice.
God bless all good people. ❤️

[jc-diaz]

When he started singing ... I just couldn’t help my tears 😢. 🙌🏻

[brucee]

This one got me because the woman is genuinely kind, welcoming & touched - and David has such a beautiful voice. And you can tell what good people the host and team are when he thanks David for helping him with the donuts; you can't script that

[PamH]

Omg - that many people in one house and it’s so clean. I could never do that!

[ChristineJonah]

I cried at this one for sure. God bless her and her family.

[melgirl]

The secret Santa host is literally the best person for the job. He is so genuine! God bless this woman and her family! Thank you secret Santa you made me so happy!

[cherylanne]

Who ever secret Santa is what an awesome blessing for the families

[AishaAisha-ebhh]

David has a beautiful voice, God bless Secret Santa and this mum.

[grand_vacation]

Holy CRAP David Archuleta literally hasn't aged since 2009 American Idol!! Woah!

[fire]

She’s so sweet and humble . Thank you secret Santa for helping those in need

[thisorthat]

She is so overwhelmed. David's voice is beautiful. Loved this!

[gracie_]

I am still crying. I thought my family and I were having a hard time this year oh wow I feel so horrible. This lady lost her husband after 20 years of marriage. She looks like a loving caring person. She deserves this gift. God Bless her and her children.
Merry Christmas!!

[reMARKably_me]

Her husband is definitely watching over her.

[jefferee]

O Holy Night is my favorite as well. Its difficult to fathom how God gave his Son for us who are unworthy