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Obituary for GALLEGOS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday February 17, 2010

Alfred Gallegos, age 67, a resident of Jarales, NM, peacefully went home to be with our Lord on February 14, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was retired from Piggy Wiggly and Rio Grande Conservancy District where he work for many years. Alfred proudly served our country in the National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ignacio and Stella (Sanchez) Gallegos; two brothers, Fr. Albert Gallegos O.S.M, and Moises and wife, Aureilia; three sisters, Carmen and husband, Bob Flick, Norena "Diana" Baughman and Bernadette Gallegos and his in-laws, Willie Lovato Sr. and wife, Helen. Alfred is survived by his loving wife, Virgie of 42 years; loving daughter, Audra Gallegos-Baca and husband, Anthony; sister, Mary Sue Sanchez of Belen; four brothers, Fr. David D. Gallegos of Fullerton, CA, Ignacio and wife, Alicia of Carteret, NJ, Manuel and wife, Teresa, Nestor and wife, Frances of Belen; and brother-in-law, Willie Lovato Jr. and wife, Dorothy. He is also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, on Thursday, February 18, 2010 beginning with a Visitation at 8:30 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. with Father David Gallegos presiding. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Honorary Urnbearers will be Marc Lovato, Joe Sanchez, Sam Hern, Al Chiwiwi, Danny Tafoya, Preme Padilla, Gilbert Tabet, Ronnie Tabet, Phil Tabet, and Michael Jaramillo. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations are made in Alfred's name to the Vista Care Hospice foundation, 5639 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque, 87109. Sign Alfred's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM. (505) 864-8501


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