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Manuelita (Minnie) Hernandez, 74 years old, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was called home to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2009, after a long illness. Twenty nine days after her beloved husband, Leo Hernandez was called home. She is survived by seven children, Jennifer Mendoza, husband Rudy, Judith Lopez and husband Rob, John Hernandez and wife Karen, all of Fresno, CA., Mike Hernandez, Priscilla Hernandez, Joey Hernandez, Suzanne Hernandez, all of Albuquerque, NM; two sisters, Estella Maes and Libby Waits, both of Albuquerque; and twelve grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Minnie was born in Ft. Sumner, NM May 3, 1935 to George Gallegos Sr. and Precillana Ortega-Gallegos. Minnie moved to Albuquerque when she was 3 years old, later on when she was 17 she met the love of her life, Leo and they only knew each other for three months and were married for 56 years. Minnie was a very proud American and proud of her Hispanic heritage. She was very active throughout her life and was awarded a metal by President Johnson for her esteemed volunterism and also her part in the human rights movement. Minnie was later invited to the inauguration for President Jimmy Carter. She joined the American G.I. Forum and held many titles throughout her membership, one of which she served as National Secretary which included local state and national queen coordinator and scholarship program. Her volunteer work allowed her to travel throughout the United States, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Minnie was active with Church Women United, Women in Community Service and the Alter Rosary Society at St. Anne's Catholic Church, along with the Job Corp. programs. Our mother was a beautiful Angel walking on earth, a wonderful person inside and out and will be extremely missed by her family and friends. She took much happiness being surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Gallegos Sr. Esiquel and Prescillana Baca; two sisters, Erlinda McGrath and Florinda and Daniel Gonzales and a brother George Gallegos Jr, a brother in law Morris Maes. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Salazar and Sons funeral home. A Rosary will be prayed on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM. On October 1, 2009 a Catholic Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., also at St. Anne's church. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Salazar and Sons Funeral Home, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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