 GALLEGOS, LEROY FRED was born and raised in Las Vegas, NM. He's preceded in death by his parents Isidro and Manuelita Gallegos; his brothers, Ben and Arthur Gallegos. Leroy is survived by his loving wife, Frances Gallegos, they had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary; his two daughter, whom he adored, Anita Lee Gallegos her husband Greg Griego, Christine Marie Denzer, her husband David Denzer. He was an awesome husband and father. Sisters, Annie and Inez, and numerous nephews and nieces. Leroy proudly served his country in the Marine Corp., stationed in the Far East. He was employed by the Boeing Aircraft Co. in Seattle, WA. Leroy retired from the City of Albuquerque. He loved fishing and fished the waters of Washington State, Alaska, Colorado, New Mexico, Cabo San Lucas. Leroy looked forward to his annual fishing trip with his daughters. He and his wife enjoyed traveling through nine countries, Asia, South America, the South Pacific, across the Panama Canal, the Grand Mediterranean, 19 countries in Europe. Leroy enjoyed western movies, collected all of John Wayne and Clint Eastwood movies. He was a member of the Manzano Mesa Woodcarvers. Leroy played for the Master's 65+ softball league with the Bears. He was a third degree Knight of Columbus, with Father Hammer Council 10697, a member of our Lady of Assumption Church. Leroy will be missed greatly by all of those who knew and loved him. A Rosary will be recited at 10 o'clock am at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 811 Guaymas on the corner of Lomas and Tennessee NE, on Wednesday, July, 2014 with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow. Private burial will take place in Las Vegas, NM. Pallbearers, Roman Padilla, Carmen Gonzales, Edker Matthews, Fred Mirabal, Troy Wingo, Ralph Manchego; Honorary Bearers, Senior Softball League and Manzano Mesa Woodcarvers. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
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