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Obituary for GALLEGOS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday December 26, 2003

Luisa (Louise) Garcia Gallegos, born August 21, 1910, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2003, 11 weeks after her beloved husband of 71 years, Paul G. Gallegos. She was preceded in death by her son, Paul Martin "Buddy" Gallegos; his wife, Geri; and their daughter, Christy Ann. Louise is the last of her seven siblings. Louise is survived by her daughter, Patsy Bevan-Carper; grandsons, Rory Bevan and wife, Jamie, Charles Carper, Gregory Gallegos and girlfriend, Kelly Callahan; granddaughters, Sydney "Dede" McCrary and husband, Dwight, Catherine McEachren and husband, John; great- grandchildren, Sarah McCrary-Contreras and husband, Fernando, Austin McCrary, Sydney Caitlyn McCrary, Danielle Carper Seales and husband, Stephon, Jonathan Carper, Matthew Carper, and Marcus Paul Gallegos; great-great- granddaughter, Aleena Danae Seales; also special friend, Lupe Griego. As patriarch and matriarch of both of their families, they are deeply loved and will be greatly missed by several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. A celebration of Life for Louise and Paul will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2003 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Direct Funeral Services Chapel. In lieu of flowers, make contributions to Menual School, attention Alumni Office, 301 Menual NE, ABQ, NM 87107. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW ABQ, NM 87107.