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Manuelita Gallegos, 94 years old, from Vallecitos, New Mexico, went home with the Lord on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. She was born to Ambrosio Martinez and Emilia Maestas all residents of Vallecitos. Mane was preceded in death by her husband Crestino Gallegos; and her two sons Eli and Joe Max Gallegos. She is survived by her family Mary Frances and Carlos Santistevan, Walter Gallegos and Yvonne Gonzales, Lorraine and Sam Baca, Mike and Amanda Gallegos, Sally and Skip Skinner, all from Albuquerque; Benny and Linda Gallegos from Oklahoma; Billy and Elizabeth Gallegos from Flagstaff, AZ, and Charlene and Gary Burriss from Virginia. Mane is also survived by her younger sister Carlotta Jaramillo; and was blessed with 22 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and many friends. Manuelita dearly loved all of her children and grandchildren, and like any matriarch, enjoyed cooking and caring for all of them. She brought love and laughter and great inspiration to her entire family and to everyone she met. She will be greatly missed. Public Viewing and Rosary will be held at Risen Savior Catholic Church on Wyoming on Friday, December 12, 2008 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at the Saint John the Baptist- San Juan Catholic Church in San Juan Pueblo (just north of Espanola) on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.; a Reception will follow with the body lying in State for one hour, followed by interment in the Vallecitos cemetery. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Funeral services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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