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Obituary for GALLEGOS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday November 10, 2013

GALLEGOS, LUCILLE EVELYN Lucille E. Gallegos went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ when she passed away peacefully at her home in Corrales, New Mexico on Saturday November 1, 2013. Born on November 24, 1920 in Holman, New Mexico she was 92 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents Jose Candido and Lucrecia Ortiz, siblings Gilbert, Carlos, Pete, Andy and Priscilla. Her youngest sibling, Lillian Sumabat, resides in South Carolina. Lucille's husband of 62 years, Feliberto Gallegos, daughter Olivia Juarez and son Anthony Gallegos also preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter Yolanda Sanchez, son Phillip Gallegos and wife Judy; grandchildren Michael, Joshua, David, Ashley, Paige, Justin, Cameron, Andrea, Julianna, Alisha; and six great-grandchildren. Lucille met the love of her life, Feliberto, in Springer, New Mexico and together they had many adventures. After WWII they began their business life together in Taos, New Mexico eventually moving to Albuquerque and finally to their home in Corrales. Lucille tended to the bookkeeping duties of the family business while raising two daughters and two wild boys. Lucille loved to be outside tending to her rose bushes and watering her yard. The family would like to give a special thanks to Lucille's close neighbors, her very special caregivers at Zia Hospice and her furry friend Xena. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM. A reception will be held immediately following the services at the Church. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920