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Obituary for GALLEGOS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Saturday July 27, 2013

GALLEGOS, JAMES Age 76, passed away Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013 and he went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 29, 1936. James was a veteran Marine, a member of the American Legion Post 13 and a lifetime member of DAV. James is survived by his children: Jacqueline Britton of NV, Mark Gallegos of Albuquerque, Victoria Lapioli of Albuquerque, Randy Gallegos of MN; his brothers Jerry Gallegos and David Gallegos; sister Janette Roybal; and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary and Jacinto Gallegos, and his youngest beloved son, Conrad Gallegos. His children would like to take this opportunity to thank and express their deep gratitude and appreciation to those caregivers involved with the care and comfort they provided him and to his many friends for their continued friendship and support during his life and final days. As were James wishes, cremation has taken place and no memorial services will be held. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace, in the arms of the Lord, forever.